First Aid at Work (QA Level 3)

This Qualsafe accredited First Aid at Work (RQF) training course is approved by the Health & Safety Executive and is ideal for individuals as well as organisations that require qualified first aiders in the work-place.

  • Suitable for: Health and social care staff, nurses and HCAs

  • Delivery method: Face-to-face

  • Course length: 3 days

  • Max attendees: 12 delegates

First Aid At Work Training

Who is this training for?

This CPD training course is designed for organisations wishing to train 8 or more staff members and is delivered in a face-to-face session. For further information, please contact us on 02920 494 969 or make an online enquiry.

Course information

This QA Level 3 First Aid at Work teaches candidates the core skills required to enable them to work efficiently and effectively as the company's designated First Aider. All first aid course delegates are required to have full mobility so as to demonstrate capability of a practical first aid assessment on the floor. Furthermore, there is a written theory assessment and all delegates must be able to read and understand the English language.

The training course syllabus covers such topics as:

  • Understand the role of the first aider including reference to the use of available equipment and the need for recording incidents and actions
  • Understand the importance of basic hygiene in first-aid procedures
  • Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency
  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious and/or in seizure
  • Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding and/or in shock
  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
  • Provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries

  • Recognise the presence of a major illness and apply general first aid principles in its management

In addition, candidates should be able to demonstrate the correct first-aid management of:

  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Injuries to bones including suspected spinal injuries
  • Chest injuries
  • Burns and scalds
  • Eye injuries including how to irrigate an eye
  • Sudden poisoning and anaphylactic shock.

Delivery methods

Acute Training Solutions strive to deliver an engaging and informative learning experience in a safe and inclusive environment. All of our training courses are delivered by experienced healthcare professionals across the UK. This healthcare training course is available via the following delivery methods…

This course can be delivered to a maximum of 12 delegates and can be tailored to meet your organisation's specific needs.

Make an enquiry

Acute Training Solutions can provide tailored healthcare training to your organisation or team. To find out more about this course, please contact us on 02920 494 969 or complete the short online form below. A member of our team will be in touch right away.