Level 3 Emergency First Aid At Work

Overview

This one-day Emergency First Aid at Work course provides life-saving first aid skills. You will be able to prove that you have completed suitable First Aid Training that meets Health and Safety (First Aid) 1981 Regulations to be a First Aider in a low risk work environment. 
This course is delivered by Staffordshire First Aid Training, part of Safe Haven Training Ltd who are an approved university supplier.

Course Overview

This course will cover:

• Roles and responsibilities of a first aider
• Assessing an incident
• Managing an unresponsive casualty
• CPR
• Recovery Position
• Use of AED (Defibrillator)
• Choking
• Seizures
• Shock
• Wounds and bleeding
• Minor injuries
• Cuts, grazes, and bruises
• Minor burns and scalds

Course Aims

Skills Gained

• Primary assessment of a casualty and the scene for safety.
• CPR techniques for adults, including chest compressions and rescue breaths.
• Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
• Placing a casualty in the Recovery Position.
• Managing choking incidents using back blows and abdominal thrusts.
• Responding to seizures, including safe positioning and monitoring.
• Controlling bleeding and dressing wounds effectively
• Treating burns and scalds, including cooling and covering techniques.
• Managing shock, including reassurance and positioning.
• Treating minor injuries such as cuts, grazes, bruises, and splinters.
• Communicating effectively with emergency services.

Knowledge Gained

• Understanding the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and legal responsibilities of a First Aider.
• Awareness of workplace hazards and how to assess risks during an incident.
• Knowledge of incident reporting procedures, including RIDDOR requirements.
• Recognition of life-threatening conditions and when to seek emergency medical help.
• Familiarity with the contents and maintenance of a first aid kit.

Benefits

The learner will leave the session with:

• Enhanced Employability
• Confidence in emergency situations
• Improved awareness to help avoid situations requiring first aid
• Employers promote a culture of safety
• Legal compliance for employers

Award

On completion of this course, learners will receive a Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work certificate, that meets the Health and Safety (First Aid) 1981 Regulations to be a First Aider in a low-risk work environment.

Funding

The Stoke-on-Trent Higher Skills Accelerator is fully funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in partnership with Stoke-on-Trent Council and offered free of charge to each participating organisation.