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First Aid At Work (RQF)
It is a requirement of the Health & Safety law that employers provide a safe and healthy environment to work in. First Aid regulations 1981 requires employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment and personal to ensure employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work this level 3 qualification (level 6 in Scotland) will provide you with suitable, highly trained personnel. This comprehensive three-day course covers a wide range of first aid emergencies, enabling all participants to deal with emergency situations with confidence in a prompt, safe and effective way. In addition, this course will include any protocol changes that may have arises since their last training course.
What is the duration of the course? A minimum of 18 hours spread over at least three days. Ideally, the course should be run over three consecutive days, but we have the flexibility to accommodate your specific needs if you so desire providing it is completed within 10 weeks of starting the course and the training sessions last for a minimum of two hours.
What is the Syllabus of the course? A range of subjects are covered including: - 1. Legalities, responsibilities, and reporting 2. Control of bleeding 3. Poisoning 4. Asthma 5. Dealing with an unresponsive casualty 6. Shock (including Anaphylaxis) 7. Bandaging 8. Diabetes 9. Fractures and spinal injuries 10. Heart attacks 11. Choking 12. Stroke 13. Resuscitation and AED awareness 14. Head injuries 15. Eye injuries 16. Burns 17. Assessment of the situation 18. Sprains and strains 19. Chest injuries 20. Epilepsy
What is the requirement of the course? Summative practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor each day, along with written assessment.
What qualification will I receive? A three-year level 3 Award in First Aid at work (level 6 in Scotland) will be issued to the learner, subject to a successful assessment.
