Course Content

• Role and responsibilities of first aider

• Incident and casualty assessment

• CPR and AED

• Unresponsive casualty not breathing normally

• Unconscious casualty breathing normally

• Recovery position

• Management of a seizure

• Choking casualty

• Shock

• External bleeding

• Fractures

• Head, neck and back injuries

• Eyes, ears and nose conditions

• Chronic medical conditions or sudden illness

• Body temperature

• Electric shock

• Burns and scalds

• Poisonous substances

• Allergic reaction and anaphylaxis

• Minor injuries

• plus more..

LEVEL 3 AWARD IN FIRST AID AT WORK (RQF)

The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. This includes carrying out a risk assessment, appointing a suitable amount of first aiders and providing appropriate first aid training.

Duration

3 days (18 hours GLH)

Certification

Ofqual Regulated Qualification valid for three years

Cost

At your venue from…
1-6 people - £900+vat
7-12 people -£1500+vat
13+ - £enquire

See course dates for open course costs

Intended Audience

The QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification, specifically designed for those who are appointed to act as a first aider in their workplace. It is also ideal for people who have a specific responsibility to provide first aid in voluntary and community activities.

Courses Dates