Description

The aim of the QUALIFI Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work is to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to support individuals carrying out an emergency first aid role in the workplace. NB: This qualification must be renewed every three years.

This qualification develops the learner’s knowledge, understanding and skills in delivering first aid in the workplace and will support their role in the workplace. This qualification looks to address the requirements for First Aid at Work as outlined in the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.

This qualification is valid for 3 years

Criteria:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of the first aider
• Be able to assess an emergency situation safely
• Be able to provide first aid for a casualty who is unresponsive and breathing normally
• Be able to provide first aid for a casualty who is suffering a seizure
• Be able to provide first aid for a casualty who is unresponsive and not breathing normally
• Be able to place AED pads correctly
• Be able to perform basic life support (CPR)
• Understand how to provide first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
• Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
• Be able to manage a casualty with a minor injury
• Be able to recognise a casualty who is choking
• Be able to conduct a secondary survey
• Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with injuries to bones, muscles and joints
• Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries
• Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries
• Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds
• Explain the factors that affect the severity of burns and scalds
• Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with an eye injury
• Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning
• Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis
• Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness

Information:

• Registration for Level 3 First Aid at Work
• First Aid Registration
• Online Theory
• 1 Day Practical
• 2 x Invigilated Exams