FAA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)

Course Details

Qualification title: FAA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
Code: 603/2080/1
Unit 1 title: Emergency First Aid in the Workplace
Unit code: Y/615/8504

All learners will have the skills and knowledge to provide the organisation with Emergency First Aider’s that can provide treatment to their casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner.

Duration

A minimum of six contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities.

Syllabus

A range of subjects are covered including:

• Responsibilities and reporting
• Resuscitation and AED awareness
• Burns
• Assessment of the situation
• Anatomy
• Choking
• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
• Minor injuries
• Epilepsy
• Basic hygiene in First Aid
• Bleeding control
• Shock

Certification

Practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor, and a three-year qualification will be issued to those who satisfy the criteria. In addition, the HSE strongly recommend that all students undergo an annual refresher programme of three hours.