First Aid at Work Level 3 (FAW)

Consisting of 18 hours of instructor led tuition, this FAW course is delivered over a minimum of 3 days, with emphasis on practical application of first aid skills throughout.

The course is delivered in accordance with the Approved Code of Practice L74 for qualifying First Aid personnel in the workplace.

Course Content

• The ability to act safely and effectively when an accident or emergency occurs
• The treatment and priorities of care for an unconscious patient
• The recognition of cardiac arrest and delivery of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) including an overview of AEDs
• The ability to safely and promptly treat a patient who is bleeding
• The ability to recognise and treat a patient in shock
• The keeping of simple records following an accident at work
• Students will also learn to provide care for patients who have:
• Suffered a burn or scald
• Injured bones, muscles or joints
• Been poisoned by ingestion or inhalation of a substance or gas
• Suffered an injury to the eye
• Signs & symptoms of a major illness e.g. heart attack

Assessment

This course has a formal assessment process which includes a written assessment of the learner’s first aid knowledge as well as practical assessments which demonstrate the learner’s ability to perform first aid in a range of situations, safely and effectively.

Certification

Successful candidates will receive a Certificate in First Aid at Work valid for 3 years. The HSE recommend that all workplace first aiders receive annual refresher training in first aid techniques whilst holding this qualification.

Please contact the office to check further availability or to discuss a bespoke workplace training course on 01326 211311.