Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
The purpose of the Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) is for the learner to attain knowledge and practical competencies required to deal with a range of workplace first aid situations.
It provides learners with the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge, and understanding to enable them to provide appropriate care and manage life threatening conditions, minor illness and injuries.
Learners will have the knowledge and skills required to provide emergency first aid in an occupational setting in a prompt, safe and effective manner to meet the requirements of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) First Aid Regulations.
Description:
The objectives of the qualification include supporting a role in the workplace and giving learners personal growth and engagement in learning. The qualification is usually delivered as a one-day programme of training and assessment for learners in work, or preparing to work, to allow them to be first aiders in the workplace (in low-risk environments).
If used for the purpose of meeting HSE requirements, this qualification is valid for three years, after which learners will need to repeat the qualification. It is recommended that learners refresh their knowledge annually.
Course Content:
Day 1 – Emergency First Aid in the workplace
1. Understand the role and responsibilities of the first aider
1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider.
1.2 Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others.
1.3 Identify the need for consent to provide first aid.
2. Be able to assess an emergency situation safely
2.1 Conduct a scene survey.
2.2 Conduct a primary survey on an infant and a child.
2.3 Summon appropriate assistance when necessary.
3. Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty
3.1 Identify when to administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
3.2 Demonstrate adult CPR using a manikin.
3.3 Identify when to place a casualty into the recovery position.
3.4 Demonstrate how to place a casualty into the recovery position.
3.5 Demonstrate continual monitoring of breathing whilst the casualty is in the recovery position.
3.6 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure.
4. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking
4.1 Identify when a casualty is choking.
4.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is choking.
5. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
5.1 Identify whether external bleeding is life-threatening.
5.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty with external bleeding.
6. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock
6.1 Recognise when a casualty is suffering from shock.
6.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock.
7. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty minor injuries
7.1 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with:
• Small cuts
• Grazes
• Bruises
• Small splinters
• Nose bleeds
7.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds.
Who is this course for?
- This is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification, 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 low-risk environments.