QA Level 3 First Aid at Work
Course
In Ystradgynlais
Description
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Type
Intensive workshop
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Level
Intermediate
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Location
Ystradgynlais (Wales)
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Class hours
8h
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Duration
3 Days
Did you know that an estimated 629,000 workers in Britain had an accident at work in 2013/14?
The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work.
This includes carrying out a risk assessment, appointing a suitable amount of first aiders and providing appropriate first aid training. However, having the correct first aid provision in the workplace is not just a legal requirement, it is incredibly important for the safety of all members of staff!
The QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) 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.
Whats more, as a regulated qualification, employers can book this course for their employees and rest assured that they have fulfilled their legal responsibilities for providing quality first aid training, without having to undertake any lengthy due diligence checks introduced in the recent HSE changes.
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About this course
The role and responsibilities of a first aider
Assessing an incident
Managing an unresponsive casualty
CPR & AED
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
Workplace First Aid Personnel
* No formal qualification needed, but previous knowledge of First Aid would be beneficial.
* Selected candidates must be reliable and likely to remain calm in an emergency situation. In addition, they should be able to cope with a rather intensive course of study. The course contains valuable practical sessions which candidates should be physically able to participate in.
* Candidates normal duties at work must allow them to respond to an emergency situation.
QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
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Subjects
- First Aid
- Regulations
- CPR First Aid
- Managment of workplace injury and illness
- Accident reporting
- Use of AED
- Recovery Position
- First aid kits
- Management of Anaphylaxis
- Slings
Teachers and trainers (5)
Gareth James Llewellyn
Director
Gareth has had many years of experience in the Medical Sector and Health & Safety Industry, working many years ago as Emergency Rescue in many Coalmines around Wales. He moved on to train First Aid, before starting his own company in 1992. We have evolved ever since, also transporting patients and training other Health & Safety courses. His knowledge and experience is a boon to the company, and feedback from his students always reflects upon his informal and friendly approach to training. He continues as Director of the company today, and still trains whenever he has the opportunity.
James Parfit
Ambulance Technician / Trainer
James Dean Llewellyn
Training Officer
Dean joined the company in 2000 as an ambulance technician, and has been training for the company since 2002. His friendly and knowledgeable approach to training is often commented upon by his students, as is his hands-on attitude towards delivery. Dean continues to thrive within the company, and now oversees the majority of our internal staff training and EMT skills updates, including the administering of Medical Gasses and the use of AEDs.
Liz McSloy
Learning and Development Practitioner
Peter Fleming
Trainer / Advisor
Course programme
Did you know that an estimated 629,000 workers in Britain had an accident at work in 2013/14?
The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work.
This includes carrying out a risk assessment, appointing a suitable amount of first aiders and providing appropriate first aid training. However, having the correct first aid provision in the workplace is not just a legal requirement, it is incredibly important for the safety of all members of staff!
The QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) 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.
Whats more, as a regulated qualification, employers can book this course for their employees and rest assured that they have fulfilled their legal responsibilities for providing quality first aid training, without having to undertake any lengthy due diligence checks introduced in the recent HSE changes.
Topics- The role and responsibilities of a first aider
- Assessing an incident
- Managing an unresponsive casualty
- CPR & AED
- 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
3 Years
AssessmentDemonstration of aquired skills in the form of ongoing practical assessments Completeion of one or more multiple choice question papers to evidence that the learner has understood the underpinning knowledge elements of the course.
PrerequisitesThe learner should be aware that successful acheivement of this award will require participation in various practical excersises such as CPR and must demonstrate these skills at floor level.
This courses is taught through the medium of the English Language. Please contact us to enquire about reasonable adjustments to assessment if you don't speak English as your first language..
Teaching StyleClassroom Based with a variety of theory and practical lessons.
Awarding OrganisationQualsafe Awards
Duration (in days)3Additional information
QA Level 3 First Aid at Work