First Aid
Information on First Aid courses.
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 1 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 3 years.
This course meets the requirements specified by the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
For more information please call 07900 135123 or email Firstaid@gloucestershire.gov.uk