QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)

Who is this course for?

This one day course is ideal for those that need to increase their skills and knowledge of First Aid to act as a support to the lead first aider or depending on the nature of your business your First Aid needs assessments may have identified the need for an Emergency First Aider as the minimum requirement.

This course equips Participants with the skills to take charge and deal with an emergency effectively with the emphasis on preventing situations from becoming worse and maintaining life until help arrives

Is your Workplace Prepared?

Did you know that an estimated 555,000 workers in Britain sustained an injury at work in 2017/18?

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. However, having the correct first aid provision in the workplace is not just a legal requirement, it is incredibly important for the safety of all members of staff!

The QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) qualification is designed for individuals who wish to act as an emergency first aider in their workplace. Upon successful completion of this qualification, candidates will be equipped with the essential skills needed to give safe, prompt and effective first aid in emergency situations.

What’s more, 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.

What’s Covered?

• The role and responsibilities of a first aider

• Assessing an incident

• Managing an unresponsive casualty

• CPR and defibrillation

• Recovery Position

• Heart Attack

• Stroke

• Choking

• Seizures

• Shock

• Wounds and bleeding

• Minor Injuries

• Cuts, grazes and burns

• Minor burns and scalds