First Aid at Work (3 day course)

Who is this course for?

This qualification is designed for those who want to attend our most thorough first aid course, This course is best suited to individuals who work in higher-risk environments such as factories, construction sites, warehouse or where large numbers of staff or members of the public will be present. This qualification can be taken by anyone over the age of 16.

What does the course cover?

• The roles and responsibilities of a first aider
• Assessing an emergency situation safely
• Management of an unresponsive casualty
• CPR including AED
• Managing a choking casualty
• Poisons
• Head Injuries
• Management and Treatment of wounds, shock, burns, scalds and other minor injuries
• Management of Medical Emergencies, Asthma, stroke, high & low blood sugar, hot and cold injuries, bone, joint and muscle injuries, chest pain and stroke.

Timings

This course is 3 x 8 hour days  

Assessment

This course is assessed by the tutor throughout the course with a number of practical assessments taking place over the 3 days and a multiple choice assessment paper at the end of the course to confirm understanding of the content of the course.

Certification

Successful learners will receive a Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work Qualification which is valid for 3 years.