QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) - Level 3
Overview
An estimated 565,000 workers sustained an injury at work in 2021/2022*. So how are you keeping your workforce safe?
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.
During this one-day course, you will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds, catastrophic bleeding and minor injuries.
This course is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for those who have a specific responsibility at work, to provide first aid in a range of emergency first aid situations. It is also ideal for people who have a specific responsibility to provide basic first aid in voluntary and community activities.
*Labour force survey.
Start dates and fees
Upcoming Dates
- Monday 18 November 2024
- Tuesday 17 December 2024
- Monday 27 January 2025
- Monday 24 February 2025
- Monday 31 March 2025
- Wednesday 7 May 2025
- Monday 2 June 2025
- Monday 30 June 2025
Fees
Bespoke courses can be arranged for employers/organisations upon request. Please call 01623 413602.
What will I study?
- The roles and responsibilities of an emergency first aider
- Assessing an incident
- Managing an unresponsive casualty
- CPR and defibrillation
- Recovery position
- Choking
- Seizures
- Shock
- Wounds and bleeding
- Minor injuries including, cuts, grazes, bruises, minor burns and scalds
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications are required to take this course.
How long is the course?
1 day - 9am-5pm
Career opportunities
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