First Aid
We deliver Qualsafe Level 3 Awards in First Aid and First Aid requalifying courses delivered at our premises or if required, at your place of work.
QA Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
Qualification Overview
This qualification is based on the HSE training standard for delivery of First Aid at Work courses for the purposes of the Health & Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981.
Aim of Qualification
The aim of the qualification is to enable learners to attain the knowledge and competence needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations. Learners should be able to demonstrate the practical administration of safe, prompt, effective first aid in emergency situations with an understanding of the role of the first aider.
Intended Audience
The qualification is designed for people who have a specific responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, to provide First Aid when dealing with an emergency situation.
Course Content
- The Role of the First Aider
- Incident and Casualty Assessment
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Recovery Position & Management of Seizure
- Choking
- External Bleeding & Hypovolaemic Shock
- Minor Injuries & Eye Injuries
- Chest Injuries
- Burns & Scalds (minor & severe)
- Written Assessments
A Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work is issued on successful completion of the course. This is valid for 3 years.
QA Level 3 Award in First Aid At Work
Qualification Overview
This qualification is based on the HSE training standard for delivery of First Aid at Work courses for the purposes of the Health & Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981.
Aim of Qualification
The aim of the qualification is to enable learners to attain the knowledge and competence needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations. Learners should be able to demonstrate the practical administration of safe, prompt, effective first aid in emergency situations with an understanding of the role of the first aider.
Intended Audience
The qualification is designed for people who have a specific responsibility at work or in voluntary and community activities, to provide first aid when dealing with an emergency situation
Course Content
Day 1
- The role of the First Aider
- Incident and Casualty Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Recovery Position & Management of Seizure
- Choking
- External Bleeding & Hypovolaemic Shock
- Minor Injuries
- Written Assessments & Course Evaluations
Day 2
- Respiratory System
- Hypoxia
- Chest Injuries
- Asthma & Hyperventilation
- Circulatory System
- Woulds & Bleeding Extras
- Eye Injuries
- Shock
- Anaphylaxis
- Angina & Heart Attack
- Stroke “Brain Attack”
- Burns & Scalds
- Poisons
Day 3
- CPR Recap/Practise
- Skeletal System
- Fractures/Dislocations
- Sprains & Strains
- Spinal Injuries
- Head Injuries
- Secondary Survey
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- Written Assessments
A Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work is issued on successful completion of the course. This is valid for 3 years.
QA Level 3 Award in First Aid At Work Requalifying 2 Day Course
* Learners should have a valid Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work with an expiry date of no more than 28 days from 1st day of requalifying course
Qualification Overview
This qualification is based on the HSE training standard for delivery of First Aid at Work courses for the purposes of the Health & Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981.
Aim of Qualification
The aim of the qualification is to enable learners to attain the knowledge and competence needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations. Learners should be able to demonstrate the practical administration of safe, prompt, effective first aid in emergency situations with an understanding of the role of the first aider.
- Intended Audience
- The qualification is designed for people who have a specific responsibility at work or in voluntary and community activities, to provide First Aid when dealing with an emergency situation
Course Content
Day 1
- The Role of the First Aider
- Incident and Casualty Assessment
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Recovery Position & Management of Seizure
- Choking
- External Bleeding & Hypovolaemic Shock
- Minor Injuries & Eye Injuries
- Chest Injuries
- Burns & Scalds (minor & severe)
- Written Assessments
Day 2
- Poisons
- Asthma
- Chest Injuries
- Anaphylaxis
- Angina & Heart Attack
- Stroke “Brain Attack”
- Fractures/Dislocations/Sprains & Strains
- Spinal Injuries
- Head Injuries
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- Written Assessments & Course feedback
A Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work is issued on successful completion of the course. This is valid for 3 years.
