Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work

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

Qualification number: 610/0759/6

This qualification is specifically for those individuals who are to become an emergency first-aider in the workplace. This one-day qualification meets the requirements of both the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.

This is the minimum qualification required for SIA Door Supervisors.

Assessment: Practical demonstration and multiple-choice exam

Duration: 1 day

Instructor: Jill Robertson

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Skills prerequisites:

• Be able to communicate and command effectively in written and spoken English

Required equipment:

• Casual clothing (Jeans, t-shirt, polo, comfortable footwear)

Topics covered:

• The roles and responsibilities of a first-aider
• Assessing an emergency situation safely
• CPR and AED
• Administering first aid to a choking casualty
• Dealing with shock, burns, scalds, bleeds and minor injuries