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Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
Welcome to the FAQ Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)! This qualification has been designed with the aim of equipping learners with the necessary skills, knowledge, and understanding to fulfill the role of a first-aider in the workplace.
Course Overview
Throughout this program, you will gain comprehensive insights into various aspects of first aid, enabling you to effectively respond to emergencies and provide appropriate care. You will develop a solid understanding of essential first aid techniques and procedures, allowing you to confidently handle injuries, illnesses, and other medical incidents that may occur in the workplace.
By completing this award, you will be well-prepared to assume the crucial role of a first aider, ensuring the safety and well-being of your colleagues and others in your workplace. Join us on this valuable learning journey and acquire the skills to make a positive impact in emergency situations.
Component 1
Emergency First Aid in the Workplace
The purpose of this component is to evaluate the learner’s knowledge and practical competencies in dealing with various workplace first aid scenarios. The assessment covers a range of critical aspects, including understanding their role and responsibilities as a first aider, ensuring scene safety, and providing appropriate first aid for specific situations.
Learning outcome - you will:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider
- Be able to assess an emergency situation safely
- Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty
- Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking
- Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries
Component 2
Recognition and Management of Illness and Injury in the Workplace
The purpose of this component is to assess the learner’s knowledge and practical competencies in handling a variety of workplace first aid situations. The assessment focuses on the learner’s ability to provide effective first aid for specific scenarios, including burns, scalds, eye injuries, anaphylaxis, suspected poisoning, major illness, as well as suspected bone, muscle, joint, head, spinal, or chest injuries.
Learning outcome - you will:
- Be able to conduct a secondary survey
- Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints
- Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with an eye injury
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected poisoning
- Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
Entry Requirements
Learners must be 16 years of age or older on the first day of teaching.
No prior qualifications or specific skills, knowledge, or understanding are required for enrolling in this course. We welcome learners from all backgrounds and experience levels. Whether you’re starting from scratch or already have some knowledge in the field, this qualification is open to all individuals eager to enhance their understanding of patient care services and ambulance driving.
We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to participate and excel in this course, regardless of their previous educational or professional background. So, don’t hesitate to sign up and embark on this rewarding learning journey!
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
Pricing
Course Duration:
22 Hours
Course Description:
The FAQ Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) has a clear objective: to equip learners with the essential skills, knowledge, and understanding needed to effectively fulfill the role of a first aider in the workplace. This qualification comprehensively covers all the necessary first aid skills required to manage various emergency situations.
Course cost:
POA
