FAA Level 3 Award - First Aid at Work (RQF)3 day course
Alternatively, the ‘blended’ option; 1 day online and 2 days in-person.
Fully compliant with the Health & Safety Executive code of practice. Valid for 3 years.
Where a workplace first aid risk assessment identifies a need for a First Aider in the Workplace, this three-day qualification will give the participants a qualification to the highest level of First Aid, meeting the statutory requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.
This comprehensive three-day course covers a wide range of first aid emergencies, enabling all participants to deal with emergency situations with confidence in a prompt, safe and effective way. In addition, this course will include any protocol changes that may have arisen since their last training course.
It is a requirement of the Health & Safety law that employers provide a safe and healthy environment to work in. If your assessment of first aid needs highlights the need for qualified first aiders, then this level 3 qualification will provide you with suitable, highly trained personnel.
This comprehensive three-day course covers a wide range of first aid emergencies, enabling all participants to deal with emergency situations with confidence in a prompt, safe and effective way. In addition, this course will include any protocol changes that may have arisen since their last training course. All legalities, responsibilities and reporting are covered and updated.
Course content
A range of subjects are covered including:
• Control of bleeding
• Poisoning
• Asthma
• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
• Shock (including Anaphylaxis)
• Bandaging
• Diabetes
• Fractures and spinal injuries
• Heart attacks
• Choking
• Stroke
• Resuscitation and AED awareness
• Head injuries
• Eye injuries
• Burns
• Assessment of the situation
• Sprains and strains
• Chest injuries
• Epilepsy
Assessment
Practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor, and a three-year qualification will be issued to those who satisfy the criteria.
Please note, as part of this qualification, attendees will be observed performing CPR on a manikin.
It is important to understand that this task must be carried out on the floor, requiring attendees to kneel.
Should this pose any challenges for participants wishing to complete the 3-day FAAW Level 3 please contact us for further information.
We are here to assist you and address any concerns you may have.
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a L3 First Aid at Work certificate, fully regulated and valid for three years.
All courses come with E-certificates and paper certificates.
Duration
3 Day course. 18 hrs contact time, excluding breaks.
Alternatively, 6 hrs online and 2 days in-person.
We are able to accommodate up to 12 learners on this course, more upon request.
Location
Courses can be delivered in-house, at a location of your choice, or a venue arranged by us.
Included
Costs of books, handouts, bandages, manikin face-shields, lungs, and other resources are included in course fee.
Additional
We are also able to provide essential regulatory workplace policies, Health and Safety Executive compliance documents and can conduct a full workplace review outlining recommendations for First Aid provision, if required.
Cost
From £285 per person.
Based on group size and location.
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