Course Description
The Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work is an accredited QNUK qualification designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to handle emergency situations, provide effective first aid and ensures that workplaces have trained individuals capable of handling health emergencies, thereby promoting a safer working environment.
Suitability
This qualification is suitable for individuals designated as first aiders in their place of work or those looking to gain comprehensive first aid knowledge.
Benefits
Competence - our training approach is based around 'describe, demonstrate, do...then do again under stress'. By gradually ramping up the pressure in a safe learning environment, we increase candidate bandwidth, knowledge retention, skills and competence to effectively deal with life threatening situations for real.
Confidence - our training is engaging, immersive and hands on to actually equip learners with the confidence required to alleviate suffering and save lives.
Compliance - our training ensures organisations meet their legal requirements for the provision of first aid in the workplace.
Duration
This is a three day course. We usually operate between 08.30 - 16.30 but can be flexible around client needs.
Entry Requirements
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Learners should be a minimum of 14 years to undertake this qualification.
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Learners between 14-16 years can undertake the qualification, however they should not be relied upon by employers to be a sole emergency first aider.
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Learners must have sufficient command of the English language to understand and undertake the recommended assessment methods for this qualification.
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Learners must demonstrate first aid procedures as part of their assessment, including providing CPR to a casualty on the floor. Therefore, learners must be physically capable of performing CPR on the floor.
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There are no other pre-requisites for this qualification.
Course Syllabus
The training typically covers a wide range of topics including assessing a casualty, managing an unresponsive casualty, performing CPR, treating wounds and bleeding, handling shock, and dealing with various medical conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, and seizures.
Unit 1 – Emergency First Aid in the Workplace
Role and responsibilities of a first aider
Assess an emergency incident
Manage an unresponsive casualty
Recovery position and CPR
AED awareness (Defibrillator)
Choking casualty
Wounds, bleeds and shock
Cuts, grazes, burns, scalds, splinters
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Unit 2 – Recognition and Management of Illness and Injury in the Workplace
Casualty history
Secondary survey
Injuries to bones, muscles, and joints
Suspected head, spinal and chest injuries
Burns, scalds and eye injuries
Casualty with sudden poisoning
Management of anaphylaxis
Heart attack, stroke, seizures, asthma, diabetes
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Assessment Method
Practical demonstration
The practical assessment of the learners is conducted throughout the course. On-going assessment will involve learners demonstrating practical first aid skills across a number of areas.
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Multiple-choice question paper
Candidates are assessed by the completion of a single multiple-choice question paper.
40 multiple-choice questions
The pass mark is 28 correct answers (70%)
Time limit of 60 minutes
Example Questions
1. At what point should an ambulance be called for a casualty who is having a seizure?
A. Immediately in call cases
B. If the seizure lasts longer than normal
C. Only if the casualty has never had a seizure before
D. Only if the casualty is a child
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2. Which ONE of the following is a treatment for a casualty suffering from shock?
A. Allow a drink of warm sweet tea
B. Allow sips of a suitable sports drink
C. Give nothing to eat or drink
D. Provide small amounts of water
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What's included
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Expert emergency service instructors
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Qualification fees
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Necessary equipment
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Realistic scenarios
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Three-year certification
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Reminder service
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Speedy response to any questions or queries