Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)

This qualification is based on the HSE training standard for delivery of First Aid at Work courses for the purposes of the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981.

Aim of Qualification

The aim of the qualification is to enable learners to attain the knowledge and competencies needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations. Learners should be able to demonstrate the practical administration of safe, prompt, effective first aid in emergency situations with an understanding of the role of the first aider.

Course Content

• The role of the First Aider
• Preventing cross-infection
• Recording incidents and actions
• Use of available equipment
• Emergency Procedure
• Unconscious casualty
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Choking
• Asthma
• Bleeding and Shock
• Minor Injuries
• Fractures, Strains and Sprains
• Spinal Injury
• Chest Injuries
• Burns and Scalds
• Eye Injuries
• Poisoning
• Anaphylactic Shock
• Heart Attack
• Stroke
• Epilepsy
• Diabetes

Assessment Method

1. Practical Assessment completed throughout the course
2. 2 Multiple Choice Question Written Assessments

Course Duration

18 hours(3 days)

Credit value

Awarding Body

Qualsafe Awards

On successful completion an accredited certificate is awarded valid for 3 years

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See also

Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work
Level 3 First Aid at Work Annual Refresher
Level 3 First Aid at Work Re-qualification