Emergency First Aid at Work

2019 Emergency First Aid at Work Course dates:

Cost

£75 inc VAT, per candidate.

Overview

The 1st4sport Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (QCF) is awarded by 1st4sport Qualifications.

The 1st4sport Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (QCF) is regulated at Level 3 on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and has been developed in line with the ‘First Aid at Work: The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 Approved Code of Practice and Guidance’ to ensure it meets Health and Safety Executive requirements in the workplace.

Who is the qualification for?

The qualification is designed for those who need to be able to undertake Emergency First Aid in a work environment as a first line First Aider.

What does the qualification cover?

It allows learners to learn, develop and demonstrate the skills required for Emergency First Aid specifically:

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.

The qualification is valid for 3 years at which time candidates should undertake a requalification programme.

Assessment Strategy

Assessment will consist of one or more of the following:

demonstrate competence in conducting a scene survey and primary survey
demonstrate competence in first aid procedures for the management of a casualty who:
is unresponsive and breathing normally (recovery position)
is unresponsive and not breathing normally (cardiopulmonary resuscitation [CPR])
is choking
has external bleeding
is in shock
has minor injuries
complete a series of written tasks to demonstrate knowledge and understanding.