First Aid at Work

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This is a 3-day (18 hour) Ofqual regulated course. The days should preferably be consecutive, but this is not mandatory, however it must be completed within 10 weeks. First Aid at Work is suited to companies who have a larger workforce and businesses/individuals whose risk assessment has identified the need for more complex first aid training. This comprehensive course covers a wide range of first aid emergencies, enabling all participants to deal with emergency situations with confidence in a prompt, safe and effective way. In addition, this course will include any protocol changes that may have arisen since their last training course. 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 includes: - Legalities, responsibilities and reporting - Control of bleeding - Poisoning - Asthma - Dealing with an unresponsive casualty - Shock (inc. anaphylaxis) - Bandaging - Diabetes - Fractures & spinal injuries - Heart attacks - Choking - Stroke - Resuscitation & AED awareness - Head injuries - Eye injuries - Burns - Assessment of the situation - Sprains & strains - Chest injuries - Epilepsy Assessment & certification Practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor each day, along with a written assessment. A three-year Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work certificate will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. No external assessors are required. The qualification is valid for 3 years from the date of certification. Numbers: A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 14 years of age. A student cannot assume a responsibility in the workplace until they reach the age of 16, and then it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that the student is suitable for that role. *We have both Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance and both hold enhanced DBS certificates.

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