EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK 6 HOUR LEVEL 3 (VTQ) - EFAW

Course Overview

Our Emergency First Aid at Work 6 hour level 3 (VTQ) - FAW courses are designed to equip individuals with the essential skills and knowledge needed to respond effectively in emergency situations. Whether you are a business owner looking to ensure the safety of your employees or an individual interested in enhancing your first aid abilities, our courses are tailored to meet your needs.

 

Our Emergency First Aid at Work 6 hour level 3 (VTQ) - FAW) is ideal for businesses with a relatively low number of employees on-site, especially in low-risk environments. This qualification covers all the core competencies outlined by the HSE, making it an acceptable workplace first aid certification. Completing this course qualifies you to be an appointed first aider in the workplace. It meets HSE workplace first aid requirements and aligns with the UK Resuscitation Council 2021 guidelines.

 

Our Emergency First Aid at Work 6 hour level 3 (VTQ) - FAW cover a comprehensive range of topics, including CPR, wound management, and handling medical emergencies. With a focus on practical skills and real-world scenarios, participants will gain the confidence to act swiftly and effectively when faced with an emergency situation.

Occupations that use this Course
  • Offices
  • Service industries
  • Self-employed
  • Factories
  • Manufacturing
  • Construction and Building
  • Distribution
  • Forestry (see also our FAW Forestry course)
  • High-risk businesses
  • Agriculture
  • Sports
  • Outdoor Pursuits and Exploring 

Course Curriculum

1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider

  • 1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider
  • 1.2 Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others
  • 1.3 Identify the need for consent to provide first aid

2. Be able to assess an incident

  • 2.1 Conduct a scene survey
  • 2.2 Conduct a primary survey of a casualty
  • 2.3 Summon appropriate assistance when necessary

3. Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty

  • 3.1 Identify when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • 3.2 Demonstrate CPR using a manikin (including the use of an AED device)
  • 3.3 Justify when to place a casualty into the recovery position
  • 3.4 Demonstrate how to place a casualty into the recovery position
  • 3.5 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure

4. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking

  • 4.1 Identify when choking is: - mild-severe
  • 4.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is choking

5. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding

  • 5.1 Identify the severity of external bleeding
  • 5.2 Demonstrate control of external bleeding

6. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock

  • 6.1 Recognise a casualty who is suffering from shock
  • 6.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock

7. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries

  • 7.1 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with: - small cuts - grazes - bruises - small splinters
  • 7.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds

EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK 6 HOUR LEVEL 3 (VTQ) - EFAW

£105.00

EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK 6 HOUR LEVEL 3 (VTQ) - EFAW

£105.00

Course Date: 13th October 2024

Time: 10am

Location: C360 Group, 26 Fore Street PL14 3JB

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