Description
First Aid at Work (Requalification)
Course Specification:
Qualification accreditation number: 603/2453/3
Description: This qualification is aimed at those looking to undertake the role of a first aider in the workplace, as outlined in the Health and Safety (First-aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.
First aid at work requalification course is the course for you if your first aid at work qualification is coming up for renewal in the near future if you let your first aid qualification expire then you have a maximum of 30 days from the date of expiry or you have to do the 3 days first aid at work course again.
During the current COVID19 pandemic we have implemented a number of new measures to ensure that the training we conduct is in line with governmental guidelines. You can learn more here.
This 2 day (12-hour tutor guided learning) first aid at work requalification course is an intensive course that covers all areas covered on the 3-day first aid at work course but delivered at a much faster pace because you already have the knowledge and skills but you just need to revisit those skills and update them up to current guidelines.
You will revisit how to safely manage an unconscious casualty and how to give essential lifesaving resuscitation to a casualty who has stopped breathing and how to safely and competently use an AED too. Also, you will be recapping on this first aid at work re-qualifier course how to safely treat a casualty who has a head, neck, or spinal injury, also how to treat a casualty who is choking, suffering from anaphylactic shock, having an asthma attack, or having a convulsive seizure.
Also learning how best to provide assistance and treatment of minor burns, scalds, bleeds, wounds, broken bones, ligament injuries, poisoning, eye injuries, and lots more on this 2 days (12 guided learning hours) first aid at work re-qualifier course.
First aid at work course is Ofqual approved and accredited by Qualifications Network and meets all current HSE and UK Resuscitation Council guidelines.
First Aid aid at Work requalification course syllabus includes
Understand the role and responsibilities of a First Aider in reference to:
- Preventing cross-infection
- Importance of recording incidents and actions
- Using available equipment
Assessing the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency
Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who:
- is unresponsive but breathing normally
- is unresponsive but NOT breathing normally
- is wounded and bleeding
- has external bleeding
- is suffering from medical shock
- is having a heart attack
- is having a stroke
- has bites or stings
- has had an electric shock
- has injuries to eyes, bones, muscles, and joints
- has chest injury
- has splinter(s), cuts, graizes, or bruising
- has minor burns or scalds
- is having a seizure
- has sudden poisoning
- is suffering from anaphylactic shock
- has diabetes
- has asthma
- is suffering the effects of extreme heat or cold
Course Duration
12 guided learning hours (2 days).
Course Tests:
Practical observations during your training days and a final multi-choice question paper at the end of your course.
Course Qualification:
Candidates who successfully pass all the practical elements of the course and pass the final multi-choice paper will be awarded an Ofqual approved
QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)
This is valid for 3 years from the date of the course, you will receive an A4 size certificate and also a wallet/purse size plastic qualification card.
Pre-requisites:
This qualification is aimed at those over 16 who are able to undertake the responsibilities associated with being a workplace emergency first aider. Candidates between 14-16 years can undertake the qualification, however, they should not be relied upon by employers to be a sole first aider.
It is recommended that candidates have a minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
Attendees will be required to demonstrate first aid procedures as they would in a real work environment. This includes providing CPR to a casualty who is on the floor, therefore be physically capable of doing so.
Geographical Coverage:
This qualification is available to candidates in England.
The Qualification can be delivered in other countries however candidates should be aware that the content was developed in accordance with current UK practice.
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