Emergency First Aid at Work

Course Contents

This course runs for six hours and thirty minutes, between 09:30 – 16:30 and can serve a maximum of 8-12 people.

• Responsibilities and reporting

• Resuscitation and AED awareness

• Burns

• Assessment of the situation

• Anatomy

• Choking

• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty

• Minor injuries

• Epilepsy

• Basic hygiene in First Aid

• Bleeding control

• Shock

Prerequisites

This qualification is available to those over 16 years. No previous first aid knowledge is required, although it is recommended that learners have a minimum of Level one literacy and numeracy or equivalent.

About the Qualification

A Level Three Qualification in Emergency First Aid at Work will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. This national award in Emergency First Aid at Work satisfies the requirements of the regulatory body for First Aid – the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Re-qualification is necessary after three years.

Learning Outcomes

All learners will have the skills and knowledge to provide their organisation with Emergency First Aider’s that can provide treatment to their casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner. The individual will have successfully learnt the course content which is designed to meet current UK legislation.

Locations

• The Junction Sports & Leisure Centre, Station Approach, Broadstone BH18 8AX

• Townsend Youth Centre, 191 Jewell Road, Bournemouth BH8 0LT

Attendees should remember to bring one form of photographic ID e.g. passport, driving licence, or two forms of non-photographic ID e.g. birth certificate, utility bill.

Assessment

Learners are assessed throughout the day through their interaction and participation in the activities.