Overview
During this 1 day course, learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
What topics are covered in an Emergency First Aid at Work course?
This course provides basic life saving first aid skills and knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations, covering:
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Adult resuscitation (CPR)
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Burns and scalds
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Choking adult
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Communication and casualty care
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Defibrillator prompts and how to respond (theory based)
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Defibrillator pad placement (theory based)
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Minor and severe bleeding
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Role of the first aider (including knowledge of health and safety regulations)
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Seizures
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Shock
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Unresponsive adult
Assessment Methods
Practical assessments – observed by the Trainer throughout the course, with the results of each learning outcome recorded on the practical assessment paperwork.
There are 4 mandatory and 1 optional practical assessment for this qualification:
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CPR and safe use of an AED
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Choking casualty
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Unconscious casualty
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Wounds, bleeding and shock
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Catastrophic bleeding (optional)
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Theory assessment/multiple choice question paper – there is 1 paper for each Learner and Learners should answer all the questions under ‘examination’ conditions, The maximum time allowed is 25 minutes. The minimum mark is 11 out of 15 in order to be considered for an overall ‘Pass'
Certification
Successful learners will receive a personalised Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) e-Certificate immediately after their results have been submitted, subject to a Centre’s Direct Claims Status and any required actions. Printed certificates are available at an additional cost.