First Aid at Work (QCF ) 3 days or 18 hours
The QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (QCF) qualification is specifically designed for individuals who wish to act as a first aider in their workplace. Successful candidates will learn how to manage a range of injuries and illnesses that could occur at work and will be equipped with the essential skills needed to give emergency first aid. In accordance with HSE Guidelines all learners will be taught and assessed how to safely use an Automated External Defibrillator(AED)
Whats Covered
The role and responsibilities of a first aider as as follows
- Assessing an incident
- Managing an unresponsive casualty
- CPR
- Recovery Position
- Heart Attack
- Stroke
- Choking
- Epilepsy
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Anaphylaxis Shock
- Head and spinal injuries
- Chest injuries
- Wounds and bleeding
- Fractures Sprains, strains and dislocations
- Minor injuries
- Burns and scalds
- Poisoning Eye injuries
Assessment: Is by 2 multi choice papers and practical exercises
Tea/Coffee/Water/Biscuits are provided on all our courses