First Aid at Work

Course overview

The QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (QCF) qualification is specifically designed for individuals who wish to act as a first aider in their workplace.

Successful candidates will learn how to manage a range of injuries and illnesses that could occur at work and will be equipped with the essential skills needed to give emergency first aid.

As a regulated qualification, employers can book this course for their employees and rest assured that they have fulfilled their legal responsibilities for providing quality first aid training, without having to undertake any lengthy due diligence checks introduced in the recent HSE changes.

What will I study?

Modules offered may vary.

Modules include:

• The Role and Responsibilities of a First Aider

• Assessing an Incident

• Managing an Unresponsive Casualty

• CPR

• Recovery Position

• Heart Attack

• Stroke

• Choking

• Epilepsy

• Asthma

• Diabetes

• Anaphylaxis

• Shock

• Head and Spinal Injuries

• Chest Injuries

• Wounds and bleeding

• Fractures

• Sprains, Strains and Dislocations

• Minor Injuries

• Burns and Scalds

• Poisoning

• Eye Injuries

What are the entry requirements?

There are no entry requirements for this course.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed through practical and multiple choice exams.