RQF Level 3 Award Qualification title: FAA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work

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Where an organisation’s risk assessment of First Aid needs identifies that there is a requirement for Emergency First Aid at Work practitioners,  then this national Award in Emergency First Aid at Work satisfies the requirements of the regulatory body for First Aid - the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). All learners will have the skills and knowledge to provide the organisation with Emergency First Aider’s that can provide treatment to their casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner.

Duration

1-day course; Minimum of 6 hours.

Number of candidates

A maximum of 12 candidates are allowed per instructor.

Syllabus

A range of subjects are covered including:

• Responsibilities and reporting 

• Resuscitation and AED awareness 

• Burns 

• Assessment of the situation 

• Anatomy 

• Choking 

• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty 

• Minor injuries 

• Epilepsy 

• Basic hygiene in First Aid 

• Bleeding control 

• Shock

Certification

A three-year qualification will be issued to those who satisfy the criteria.