Learn key aspects of First Aid and gain an accredited qualification valid for 3 years from the date of completion.
Attendees will be expected to complete some learning in their own time, which then blends with the topics and skills completed face to face.
Our First Aid at Work Level 3 – Blended 2 day course will cover key aspects of First Aid such as: the primary survey (D R A B C), scene survey. You will learn Levels of Response, Emergency life-saving procedures including resuscitation, use of a Defibrillator, dealing with vomit during resuscitation, maintaining hygiene during delivery of first aid to a casualty. You will learn about assessment and treatment of an unconscious breathing casualty including ‘top to toe’ assessment and the recovery position, Seizures, Choking recognition and treatment, Blood loss, recognition of catastrophic bleeding and treatment of shock as a consequence of blood loss, minor injuries. You will also learn accident recording and reporting.
What you'll learn.
- What the role of a First Aider at Work entails
- Understand the need to deliver high quality first aid to a casualty who has experienced an accident
- Be aware of the need to deliver first aid to the casualty in a professional manner following the information gleaned from the course
- Recognise signs and symptoms of a life-threatening situation and the need to look after yourself first.
- Gain knowledge of current best practice regarding delivery of first aid.
Who is First Aid at Work Level 3 - Blended for?
Someone willing to take on the additional responsibility of helping their employer to comply so far as is reasonably practicable with Section 2, of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 which outlines the general duties of employers to their employees regarding Health, Safety and Welfare at work.
Specifically, employers must ensure as far as reasonably, the health, safety and welfare of their employees while at work.
What are the learning outcomes?
By the end of the course, you will be able to…
- State first aid needs in the workplace.
- Describe the role and responsibilities of the first aider at work.
- Recognise signs and symptoms of illness and injuries.
- Be able to administer first aid to casualties.
- Demonstrate safe practice in first aid.
- Develop knowledge, skills, and strategies to enable staff to assist their employer to meet legal requirements and also to keep people safe.
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