Level 3 First Aid at Work

On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to provide First Aid at Work and administer first aid to a casualty with:

• Injuries to bones, muscles and joints, including suspected spinal injuries.
• Chest injuries.
• Burns and scalds.
• Eye injuries.
• Sudden poisoning.
• Anaphylactic shock.
• Recognise the presence of major illness and provide appropriate first aid (including heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes).

Candidates will also be required to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of First Aid at Work.

• The importance of personal hygiene in first aid procedures.
• The legal framework for first aid provision at work.
• The use of first aid equipment provided in the workplace.

The qualification is assessed as set out below:

Continual assessment by the tutor on the treatment of wounds, injuries to bones, muscles and joints, including suspected spinal injuries.
Demonstrating the ability to carry out CPR on an adult manikin.

Demonstrating the ability to carry out first aid for an unconscious casualty.

Demonstrating the ability to carry out first aid for a workplace emergency situation.

Completion of a Theory Examination Paper to the satisfaction of the course tutor.