First Aid
Level 3 First Aid at Work (3 Days)
Comprehensive three-day workplace first aid qualification for medium to high risk environments, fully compliant with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Course price
Safe Haven Training
£264.00 inc. VAT
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- Duration
- 3 days
- Accreditation
- FAIB accredited
- Location
- Surrey, Blackburn, Bristol, Liverpool, Telford, Stoke on Trent, Redditch, Derby, Manchester, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Oldbury, Peterborough, Leeds, Ealing, Gloucester, Nottingham, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Birmingham, Leicester, Ellesmere Port, Swindon, Coventry, Sheffield, Stafford, Macclesfield, Cannock, Maidstone, Portsmouth, Tunbridge Wells, Crewe, Tamworth, Greenwich, Colchester, Northampton, Worcester, Norwich, Cheltenham, York, Warrington, Glasgow, Hemel Hempstead, Willenhall, Middlesborough, Southampton
- Provider
- Safe Haven Training
Course overview
Who this course is for
Designed for appointed first aiders in medium to high risk workplaces such as construction, manufacturing, warehouses, large offices and hospitality, as well as anyone who needs a thorough, full First Aid at Work qualification.
Assessment
Assessment is through practical observation of first aid skills and written multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
Before you attend
- Minimum age 14 years - No prior first aid knowledge required - Physically able to take part in practical first aid activities - Comfortable clothing recommended - A smartphone or tablet is required to scan QR codes for the test
Certificate
On successful completion of the three-day course and assessments, delegates receive a nationally recognised Level 3 First Aid at Work certificate, valid for 3 years and accepted across the UK as evidence of full workplace first aider training.
Modules
Emergency Response - First aider roles and responsibilities: Clarifies the legal duties and responsibilities of a workplace first aider, including acting safely and within the scope of training. - Assessing incidents safely: Shows how to approach and assess an incident scene, identify hazards and protect yourself and others before giving first aid. - Calling for help and managing the scene: Explains when and how to call emergency services, what information to provide and how to manage the scene while waiting for help. - Primary and secondary survey (DR ABC): Covers structured checks of airway, breathing and circulation, plus secondary assessment to identify further injuries or illness. - Recording and reporting incidents: Shows how to record and report workplace incidents correctly in line with company procedures and legal requirements. CPR & AED - Adult CPR: Practise high-quality adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation in line with current Resuscitation Council guidelines. - Using an AED: Gain hands-on experience using an Automated External Defibrillator to support a casualty in cardiac arrest. - Managing resuscitation difficulties: Learn how to deal with common challenges during CPR and make safe decisions under pressure. Recovery Position - Placing a casualty in the recovery position: Practise placing an unresponsive but breathing casualty into the recovery position safely and effectively. - Ongoing monitoring: Understand how to monitor breathing and responsiveness and when to change position or escalate for further help. - Scenario-based practice: Apply recovery-position skills in realistic scenarios to build confidence in real-world situations. Wound Care & Bleeding - Managing life-threatening bleeding: Learn techniques to control severe external bleeding and reduce the risk of shock. - Bandaging and dressings: Develop practical skills in applying a range of bandages and dressings to support and protect injuries. - Burns, scalds and minor injuries: Covers treatment of burns, scalds, splinters, bruises and minor wounds using appropriate first aid methods. - Scenario-based wound care: Use realistic scenarios to practise assessing and treating a variety of wounds and bleeding emergencies. Medical Emergencies - Circulatory and neurological emergencies: Recognise and respond to heart attacks, strokes, shock, fainting and seizures in the workplace. - Breathing and allergy-related conditions: Covers asthma attacks, anaphylaxis and other breathing difficulties, including when to use medication and when to call 999. - Illnesses such as diabetes, meningitis and sepsis: Helps you spot key warning signs and provide appropriate first aid support while waiting for advanced care. - Responding to complex medical conditions: Brings together learning to handle more complex or combined medical emergencies confidently. Airway & Breathing Problems, Burns & Scalds - Airway and breathing emergencies: Explores choking, drowning and other airway or breathing problems and how to respond effectively. - Respiratory system issues: Builds understanding of how breathing problems develop and how first aid can support a casualty while awaiting advanced help. - Practical choking drills: Use manikins and choking vests to practise back blows, abdominal thrusts and other techniques safely. - Chemical and electrical burns: Shows how to recognise different types of burns, assess severity and provide the correct first aid treatment.
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