First aid at work level 3 Course

Accreditation – RQF Level 3

The first aid at work level 3 course is available as a three day program or two day refresher course equipping you the delegate with the skills to deal with major and minor emergencies in the workplace.

RQF First Aid at Work (3 Day Initial)
RQF First Aid at Work (2 Day Requalification) – Dates on request

You will gain the confidence to prioritise casualties and administer the relevant treatment.

Course Content

• Health and safety regulations
• Risk assessment
• Contents of the first aid box
• Dealing with emergency situations
• Casualty communication
• The initial assessment
• Assessing for danger
• Response checks
• Calling for help (999/112)
• Management of the airway
• Checking for breathing

Secondary assessment – dealing with an unconscious casualty

• Body checks
• Recovery position
• Cardiac conditions
• Cardio pulmonary resuscitation
• The chain of survival
• Safe use of an AED (defib)
• Choking protocols
• Resuscitation for children and babies

Dealing with a casualty who has:

• Sustained a bleed
• Been burnt or scalded
• Shock
• Broken bones, fractures and dislocations
• Soft tissue injuries, sprains, strains
• Eye injuries

Head and neck injuries

• Concussion
• Compression
• Skull fracture
• Spinal fracture

Miscellaneous conditions

• Asthma
• Anaphylactic shock
• Diabetes
• Poisoning

Assessment

Candidates are assessed on their practicals skills throughout the course and complete multiple choice question papers.

Download first aid at work level 3 course information.

RQF First Aid at Work (3 Day Initial)

RQF First Aid at Work (Requalification) – Dates on request