The Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work is a comprehensive course designed to equip workplaces with the necessary skills to respond effectively to a range of emergencies. This qualification is suitable for employees looking to meet legal first aid requirements at work and make their workplace safer for everyone.
Why Adventure Safe Runs This Course
Although Adventure Safe specializes in outdoor safety training, we understand that emergencies don’t only occur in adventurous or outdoor environments. Workplaces can present equally unpredictable hazards, and having the ability to provide life-saving care in these situations is just as crucial. Our expertise in outdoor first aid uniquely positions us to deliver this course with an emphasis on practical skills, situational awareness, and adaptability, ensuring that participants are fully equipped to handle emergencies in any setting.
Key Details
- Duration: 18 hours
- Certification: Accredited Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (valid for three years).
- Assessment: Practical and written assessments to ensure confidence in handling real-life situations.
- Who Should Attend: Ideal for individuals or teams in office-based, industrial, or outdoor settings requiring recognized First Aid certification.
Why This Course?
- Learn life-saving skills tailored to workplace emergencies.
- Gain confidence in identifying and responding to injury or illness at work.
- Receive training from experienced first aid professionals.
- Certification recognized and valued across industries.
Course Content
The course syllabus includes:
- Role and Responsibilities of a First Aider
- Understanding legal requirements and workplace safety responsibilities.
- Incident Assessment
- Conducting a scene survey and assessing casualties.
- CPR and Defibrillation
- Practical training using a manikin, including automated external defibrillator (AED) usage.
- Unresponsive Casualties
- Techniques for handling unresponsive casualties, including the recovery position.
- Treatment of Injuries
- Managing external bleeding, burns, scalds, fractures, and minor injuries.
- Medical Conditions
- Identifying and responding to asthma, heart attacks, seizures, and anaphylaxis.
- Shock Management
- Recognizing and effectively managing shock to prevent further complications.