The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for those who have a specific responsibility at work, to provide first aid in a range of emergency first aid situations. It is also ideal for people who have a specific responsibility to provide basic first aid in voluntary and community activities.

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider
• Be able to assess an emergency situation safely
• Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty
• Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking
• Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
• Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
  • Shock: hypovolaemic shock (resulting from blood loss)
    Hypovolaemic shock recognition may include:
    • Pale, clammy skin
    • Fast, shallow breathing
    • Rise in pulse rate
    • Cyanosis
    • Dizziness/passing out when sitting or standing upright
  • Administering first aid for hypovolaemic shock may include:
    • Treating the cause
    • Casualty positioning
    • Keeping the casualty warm
    • Calling 999/112
• Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries
  • Administering first aid for small cuts and grazes may include:
    • Irrigation
    • Dressing
    Administering first aid for bruises may include:
    • Cold compress for 10 minutes
    Small splinter removal may include the following steps:
    • Cleaning of area
    • Remove with tweezers
    • Dress
    Administering first aid for a nosebleed may include:
    • Sitting the casualty down, head tipped forwards
    • Pinching the soft part of the nose
    • Telling the casualty to breathe through their mouth
  • Administering first aid for minor burns and scalds may include:
    • Cooling for 20 minutes
    • Removing jewellery and loose clothing
    • Covering the burn
    • Determining when to seek advice

Once you have completed the course you will be email a PDF of your certificate, your certificate is valid for 3 years.

A hard copy can be arranged to be posted at an addition cost of £14 per person, this needs to be requested on the booking.

A credit card sized certificate can be arranged at an addition cost of £14 per person, this needs to be requested on the booking

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