QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (FAW) (RQF)
This qualification is specifically designed for those who are appointed to act as a first aider in their workplace. It is also ideal for people who have a specific responsibility to provide first aid in voluntary and community activities.
Description
The QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) is a regulated and nationally
recognised qualification, specifically designed for those who are appointed to act as a first aider in their workplace as laid down in accordance with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (NI) 1982 (as amended).
During this 3 day course leaners will develop the skills to take on the role of the first aider in the workplace and deal with a range of first aid situations. These include assessing an incident, managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, heart attacks, choking, head and spinal injuries, fractures, anaphylaxis and more.
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Course Duration
3 Days
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider
- Be able to access an emergency situation safely
- Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is:
-Unresponsive
-Choking
-Externally bleeding - Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is suffering from:
-Shock
-Minor Injuries
-Suspected major illness
-Suspected injuries to bones, muscles or joints
-Potential head or spinal injuries
-Suspected chest injuries
-Suspected poisoning - Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with:
-Burns & scalds
-Eye Injury
-Anaphylaxis - Be able to conduct a secondary survey
Price
£200
Suitable for
Appointed first aiders in the community or workplace