Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
Duration: 1-day course
Regulation: Ofqual regulated
Certificate Validity: 3 years
Course Overview
Be Prepared for Emergency First Aid Situations at Work
The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. Having the correct first aid provision in the workplace is not just a legal requirement—it is essential for protecting the health and safety of everyone at work.
The Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) is designed for individuals who wish to become an emergency first aider in the workplace. This practical, one-day course provides learners with the knowledge and confidence to respond quickly and effectively to a range of emergency first aid situations.
Upon successful completion, candidates will have the essential skills needed to provide safe, prompt and effective emergency first aid until professional medical assistance arrives.
As a regulated qualification, employers can book this course with confidence, knowing they are meeting their legal responsibilities for providing recognised, high-quality first aid training without the need for lengthy due diligence checks.
What's Covered?
Topics Include:
The roles and responsibilities of an emergency first aider
Assessing an incident
Managing an unresponsive casualty
CPR and use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Recovery position
Choking
Seizures
Shock
Wounds and bleeding
Minor injuries, including:
Cuts, grazes and bruises
Minor burns and scalds
Note: The Emergency First Aid at Work course content aligns with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) syllabus.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
Appointed workplace emergency first aiders.
Employees working in low-risk environments.
Small businesses needing to meet first aid requirements.
Anyone looking to gain practical lifesaving skills and confidence in responding to emergencies.
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We Offer:
Individual bookings
Group and workplace training
On-site courses at your premises
Flexible dates to suit your business
Competitive group rates
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