RQF Level 3 Award in
First Aid at Work
This 2 day first aid at Work qualification is a competency based course, which will train delegates in both theoretical and practical aspects of First Aid to the standards required by the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
This 2 Day First Aid at Work training course is recommended for all industry sectors were a nominated first aider(s) is required in the workplace. On completion of the course the delegates will be able to carry out their duties as the nominated first aider – this level 3 Award (RQF) qualification is valid for 3 years.
Duration:
This First Aid at Work course is delivered over a 18 hour period (normally 6 e-learning hours and 2 x 6 hour days) Ideally, the course should be run over 2 consecutive days. We can deliver the course over 2 days within a 10 week period to meet your business needs if required.
Course aims:
This course provides essential training for all types of business in both high and low-risk sectors. This course provides a recognised qualification for the delegate as well as equipping them with vital first aid skills
Course content:
This training module will provide delegates with the appropriate knowledge and skills needed to deal with a wide variety of emergency first aid situations in a confident manner. The course syllabus will the following topics:
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Role and responsibilities of the first aider
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Incident and casualty assessment
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
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Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
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Unconscious casualty
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Management of a seizure
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Choking
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Shock
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Bleeding
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Minor injuries
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Accident report form
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Respiratory system
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Hypoxia
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Chest injuries
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Asthma and hyperventilation
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Circulatory system
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Wounds and Bleeding
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Eye injuries
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Fainting
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Fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains
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Head and spinal injuries
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Secondary survey
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Epilepsy and diabetes
Course Costs:
£155 inc VAT per delegate.
Group rates can be negotiated