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First Aid at Work - 3 Day Full Qualification Course

Our Level 3 First Aid at Work course will help to improve your knowledge and understanding of first aid requirements of the workplace. During this 3 day first aid training course, you will learn about cross infection, basic safety equipment use, incident management and how to report emergencies in line with your business regulations. You will also be shown how to appropriately treat someone who is bleeding, choking or suffering from shock. Our experienced trainers will explain the best way to deal with life threatening conditions such as seizures, unconsciousness or a non-breathing casualty. In addition, you will be shown how to handle a situation where the casualty is having a heart attack, anaphylaxis, asthma and cardiac arrest. All students will be assessed by the expert trainers throughout the duration of the course and they will also be given a theoretical and practical knowledge of the subject.

It is recommended that employers conduct a new risk assessment regularly so that they select the most appropriate course and number of first aiders for their business. This involves consideration of a number of factors including hazards and risks in your workplace, number of employees, accident history, lone workers and distribution of workforce.

Who Should Attend:

This course is essential for anyone looking to gain an understanding of first aid in the workplace. The Level 3 First Aid at Work is an essential certification for anyone looking to become the designated first aider in their company. This course is accredited by FAIB but can be accredited by Qualsafe awards for a small extra fee depending on your needs.

Objectives:

- Describe their role as the first aider and what their duties will be in the workplace. They will also be able to reference the available medical equipment and when these will need to be used
- Explain how they should report emergencies in line with their employer’s safety regulations
- Demonstrate how to administer medical treatment for a range of situations, including asthma, choking, bleeds, shock, unconsciousness and seizures
- Understand the importance of basic hygiene in first aid procedures
- Treat patients who have injured their bones, require CPR, had a bang to their head, suffering an anaphylactic shock or breathing problems
- Demonstrate effective casualty care, management and movement
- Explain how you can quickly and effectively treat someone who’s been crushed, exposed to smoke inhalation, poisoned, burned or has abdominal pain/injury

Duration:

3 days