First Aid

Emergency First Aid at Work

The Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work qualification is suitable for people aged 16+ who might need to provide first aid to someone who is injured or becomes ill while at work. For organisations whose first aid needs assessment has identified a requirement for someone to hold a current emergency first aid at work qualification this course meets those requirements. 

As part of this course you will cover:

  • Unresponsive and not breathing, including how to use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
  • Unresponsive and breathing
  • Having a seizure
  • Choking
  • Bleeding heavily
  • Suffering from shock
  • Burns
  • Assessing a casualty
  • Monitoring a casualty

The course is run over one day from 9am-5pm and is delivered indoors, in a classroom environment.  Learners are assessed by continuous observation, questioning, written and practical demonstrations during the day. Each learner will receive a First Aid booklet and training pack. The qualification is valid for three years.

Courses cost £85 per person.

This course meets the requirements specified by the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

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For more information please call 07900 135123 or email Firstaid@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Community and Family First Aid

At our First Aid Awareness workshop you will cover topics such as:

  • Learn how to use a Defibrillator
  • How to give First Aid
  • How to help an unconscious casualty
  • Primary Survey
  • CPR

At our Family First Aid course you will cover topics such as:

  • Primary survey
  • What to do in an emergency 
  • Minor injuries
  • Allergies
  • How to put someone in the recovery position.

For more information please contact us on 01452 583800 or email learn@gloucestershire.gov.uk