Course details
Course Overview
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 (level 6 in Scotland) will provide you with suitable, highly trained personnel.
This course 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.
Course Content:
Course Content Day 1 – Unit 1
Introduction
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What is First Aid ?
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Legislation
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Responsibilities
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Action in an Emergency
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Primary Survey
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Secondary Assessment
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The respiratory system
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Resuscitation and AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
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Disorders of respiration
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Disorders of circulation
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Wounds and bleeding
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Seizures
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Minor burns and scalds
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Foreign objects
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Practical assessments
Course Content Day 2 & 3 – Unit 2
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Bones, joints and muscle injuries
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Head and spinal injuries
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Chest and abdominal injuries
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Specialised burn injuries
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Eyes injuries
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Poisoning
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Anaphylaxis
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Major Illnesses
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Practical and written assessments
Assessment
Continuous practical assessment is carried out by the instructor throughout the day, including a written assessment for unit 2.
Certificates
This qualification lasts for 3 years after which the delegates will need to sit the FAW Re-Qual course. A certificate and card will be issued subject to successful assessment for each delegate. However, it is recommended that during the 3-year period, the delegates attend annual refresher courses.
Pre-Requisites
Must be a minimum of 14 years of age. There are no formal entry requirements however delegates do need to be physically able to demonstrate CPR techniques & Primary / Secondary Assessments on the floor.