This course is an QUALSAFE Level 3 Qualification, and upon completion, students will have access to support and advice from the Forefront with regard to all matters first aid.

The qualification lasts for 3 years, and due to recent changes in legislation, candidates must attend a refresher course BEFORE the expiry of their current qualification. There is no longer a 28 day transition period.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone who, in their line of work, is responsible for, or maybe required to carry out first aid within the workplace.

This course covers aspects including:

• Introduction – The First Aider
• What is First Aid
• First Aid in the Workplace
• Responsibilities of the First Aider
• Primary Survey
• Secondary Assessment
• Breathing and Circulation
• Principles of Resuscitation
• Disorders of Respiration
• Disorders of Circulation
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Wounds and Bleeding
• Disorders of Consciousness
• Foreign Objects
• Burns and Scalds
• Bones, Joints and Muscle Injuries
• Poisoning
• Incident Training
• Effects of Heat and Cold
• Bites and Stings

Assessment

• Ongoing Assessment by the instructor of candidates practical skills
• Two multiple-choice questionnaires

Accreditation

QUALSAFE – Level 3 – QCF OFQUAL Regulated

This course is designed to give students with a previous First Aid at Work Qualification the opportunity to revalidate their qualification, without having to resit a full 3-day course. It updates delegate’s knowledge and informs of any changes or new policies and procedures regarding First Aid.

There is no longer a 28 day transition period for revalidating your certificate. Re-qualification must be carried out BEFORE expiry of your previous qualification.

This course covers aspects including:

• Introduction – The First Aider
• First aid in the workplace
• Responsibilities of the first aider
• Primary survey
• Secondary assessment
• Breathing and circulation
• Principles of resuscitation
• Disorders or respiration
• Disorders of consciousness
• Foreign objects
• Burns and scolds
• Bones, joints and muscle injuries
• Poisoning
• Incident training

Assessment

• Ongoing assessment by the instructor of candidates practical skills
• Successful completion of two multiple choice question papers.

Accreditation

QUALSAFE – Level 3 – QCF OFQUAL Regulated

(Only available if reinforcing a previous 3-day qualification)

Essential Information

• Course Duration – 2 Days
• Qualification Gained – Level 3 Accredited – OFQUAL Regulated
• Length of Qualification – 3 Years
• Accredited By – QUALSAFE
• Exam Information: Ongoing assessment by the instructor Multiple choice examination
• Cost: £115 per person plus VAT

The Emergency First Aid at Work qualification is a recognised Qualsafe Qualification and is valid for a three year period. Upon the expiry, the same course must be taken again to maintain the Qualification.

Aspects of the Course:

• What is first aid
• The aims of first aid
• Legislation
• First aid kits
• Casualty communication
• Consent
• Responsibilities of the first aider
• The primary survey
• The recovery position
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Choking
• Shock
• Seizures
• Burns and scalds

Assesments:

• Ongoing assessment by the instructor of the candidate’s practical skills
• Successful completion of a twenty question multiple choice paper (pass mark – 15)

Recomendations:

Should you work in a high-risk working environment we would strongly recommend the Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work qualification.

Credits

• Qualification Gained – Level 3 Accredited – OFQUAL Regulated