Awarding Organisation:
RLSS UK
Entry Requirements:
Candidates must be a minimum of 16-years-old at the time of taking the First Aid at Work assessment, and no prior first aid knowledge is required.
Training:
18 hours; normally three days.
About this Qualification
The RLSS UK Qualifications Level 3 First Aid at Work course covers a wide range of CPR and first aid skills, equipping the first aider to apply first aid to specific injuries and illnesses.
This three-day First Aid at Work course covers a range of CPR and first aid skills, providing the skills to ensure a safe working environment.
The First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification is Ofqual, CCEA and Qualification Wales accredited and valid for three years, making it suitable for all industries and enabling you to meet HSE requirements.
The First Aid at Work face-to-face course is 18 hours and can be delivered over three consecutive days or split into smaller sessions and delivered over a 10-week period from the start of the course. A blended learning version of the course is also available.
The First Aid at Work (FAW) course comprises practical work and theoretical classroom work, as well as a practical and multiple-choice theory assessment of CPR and first aid.
----------------------
RLSS UK’s First Aid at Work qualification offers candidates the following continual professional development (CPD) and university application points:
CPD = 10 CIMPSA Points
UCAS = 8 points
Course Content
A range of subjects are covered within the First Aid at Work course, including:
Understanding the role and responsibilities of a first aider
How to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
How to manage a casualty who is in shock
How to assess an incident
How to recognise and assist a casualty who is choking
How to manage a casualty with a minor injury
How to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
How to manage a casualty with external bleeding
How to conduct a secondary survey
How to administer first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds
How to provide first aid to a casualty with a suspected major illness
How to administer first aid to a casualty with injuries to bones, muscles, and joints
How to administer first aid to a casualty with an eye injury
How to administer first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries
How to administer first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning
How to administer first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries
How to administer first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis
Assessment
The RLSS UK First Aid at Work qualification is trainer assessed throughout the course.
The First Aid at Work course assessment determines a learner’s ability to act safely, promptly, and effectively when an emergency occurs in the workplace and to deal with a casualty.
All assessment criteria must be achieved to pass a First Aid at Work course.
What to Bring
Suggested joining instructions: comfortable clothing, notebook and pen. Confirm any additional equipment in your booking confirmation.