The QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (QCF) qualification is specifically designed for individuals who wish to act as a first aider in their workplace. Successful candidates will learn how to manage a range of injuries and illnesses that could occur at work and will be equipped with the essential skills needed to give emergency first aid.
What's more, as a regulated qualification, employers can book this course for their employees an drest assured that they have fulfilled their legal responsibilities for providing quality first aid training, without having to undertake any lengthy due diligence checks introduced in the recent HSE changes.
What's covered:
The roles & responsibilities of a first aider
Assessing an incident
Managing an unresponsive casualty
CPR, AED and defibrillator use
Recovery position
Heart attack
Stroke
Choking
Epilepsy
Asthma
Diabetes
Anaphylaxis
Shock
Head and spinal injuries
Chest injuries
Wounds and bleeding
Fractures
Sprains, strains and dislocations
Minor injuries
Burns and scalds
Poisoning
Eye injuries
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