QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work

Service Description

This course is for employees intending to act as First Aiders in their place of work. It is a three day course and is recommended by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for organisations with higher risk activities (e.g. manufacturing or construction) or those with lower risks (e.g. shops, offices or schools) with more than 50 employees or where an assessment identifies particular needs. The course includes: • All tuition and use of training equipment • Training video film • Course manual per person • Handouts and training pack • Course registration with the awarding body • Examination fee & Certificate • Reminder for re-qualification training Outline programme The qualification covers the following topics: • Acting safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) • Treating an unconscious casualty (including seizure) • Choking • Wounds, Bleeding and Shock • Minor injuries • Avoiding cross infection • Recording incidents • Fractures, Sprains and Strains, Dislocations • Spinal injuries and chest injuries • Burns and scalds • Eye injuries • Poisoning • Recognition and treatment of Anaphylaxis, Heart Attack, Stroke, Epilepsy, Asthma, Diabetes Who should attend? This course is designed for employees intending to act as a First Aider at Work and ends with an assessment. Candidates are required to be reasonably fit and able to remain calm in an emergency. Qualification information: Successful candidates will receive the First Aid at Work e-certificate which is valid for 3 years. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) strongly recommend that First Aiders attend an annual skills update session (3 hours). Where and when the course will be held? The courses are held at your premises on a convenient date for your staff or at our premises in Essex. The start time of the course is 9.30am and finishes at 5.00pm, however, the times can be arranged to suit your organisation, such as schools times. Delegates are required to attend the whole course and if candidates arrive late they may have missed some of the syllabus and be unable to take the assessment.