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First Aid at Work (FAW) (RQF Level 3) (3 day course)

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First Aid at Work (FAW) (RQF Level 3) (3 day course)

Who is this qualification for?

Tuesday, 10th October 2023 @ 9:00 am Thursday, 12th October 2023 @ 4:00 pm

This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to become first-aiders in the workplace. This qualification meets the requirements for training emergency first-aiders in those organisations that have identified that staff need to be trained to this level within their first-aid needs assessment.

How long will it take?

To complete this qualification learners should expect to undertake 24 hours of learning, with a minimum contact time, excluding breaks of 18 hours over 3 days.

Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will:

  • understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider
  • be able to assess an incident
  • be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
  • be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
  • be able to recognise and assist a casualty who is choking
  • be able to manage a casualty with external bleeding
  • be able to manage a casualty who is in shock
  • be able to manage a casualty with a minor injury
  • be able to conduct a secondary survey
  • be able to administer first aid to a casualty with injuries to bones, muscles and joints
  • be able to administer first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries
  • be able to administer first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries.
  • be able to administer first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds.
  • be able to administer first aid to a casualty with an eye injury
  • be able to administer first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning
  • be able to administer first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis
  • be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness.

Assessment method

This qualification is assessed by a practical demonstration and written/oral questioning.

A maximum of 12 candidates per trainer/course ensures that quality is guaranteed.

Candidates will receive a First Aid at Work handbook and certification via our awarding body, Highfield Qualifications, valid for 3 years.

£190
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Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6PQ United Kingdom
01270 619 584
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