Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF).
Who is this qualification for?
The qualification is aimed at learners who wish to become first-aiders in the workplace. This qualification meets the requirements for training first-aiders in those organisations that have identified that staff need to be trained to this level within their first-aid needs assessment.
How long will it take?
3 Days.
To complete this qualification learners should expect to undertake 22 hours of learning, typically over three days, with a minimum contact time of 18 hours.
Topics covered
The qualification covers knowledge such as the roles and responsibilities of the first aider, how to assess an incident and recognising signs and symptoms of injury and illness. The qualification also covers first aid skills in CPR and use of an AED and assisting a casualty who is suffering from major injury and illness such as chest injuries, spinal injuries, anaphylaxis and correct use of auto-injectors.
Group bookings minimum of 6
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)
Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
WHO REQUIRES THIS QUALIFICATION? This qualification is specifically for those individuals who are to become an emergency first-aider in the workplace. This one-day qualification meets the requirements of both the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.
Learning Outcomes
Unit 1: Emergency First Aid in the Workplace
1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider
2. Be able to assess an emergency situation safely
3. Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty
4. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking
5. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
6. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
7. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries
Unit 2: Recognition and Management of Illness and Injury in the Workplace
1. Be able to conduct a secondary survey
2. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints
3. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries
4. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries
5. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds
6. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with an eye injury
7. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected poisoning
8. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis
9. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness