QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work **COURSE CANCELLED** (HE01U14E)
Course overview
This is a QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at work taught over one day.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work which is valid for three years.
This is an interactive course where you will be expected to participate in the exercises used to administer first aid. Please do not be put off if you have a disability that makes some of the activities difficult. The tutor will endeavour to ensure that any disability does not prohibit participation.
Each learner will work independently with their own equipment during the course, there will be NO sharing of equipment.
Where Sixth Form Centre, Heathfield Community College, Cade St. Old Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8RJ.
When
Saturday, 09:30am - 5:30pm on 14th May 2022 for 1 day.
Cost
The full fee is £100.00.
What you already need to know
No previous experience needed
What you will learn
- To understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider in the workplace
- To be able to assess an incident
- To be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
- To be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
- To be able to recognise and assist a casualty who is choking
- To be able to manage a casualty with external bleeding
- To be able to manage a casualty who is in shock
- To be able to manage a casualty with a minor injury
- How to deploy an AED
- How COVID-19 has changed our approach to safe First Aid practices
How you will learn it
Through a variety of teaching methods including group work, presentation and demonstration, discussion and practical skills application.
You will be assessed during the course on your practical skills and at the end of the course there is a short multiple choice paper to complete and pass. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work which is valid for three years.
Bring to the first session
AS THIS IS A REGULATED QUALSAFE AWARD COURSE, COULD YOU PLEASE BRING ONE FORM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ID WITH YOU.
Bring paper, pen and a clipboard or something to lean on, and wear comfortable clothing.
Please note this course requires a demonstration of competency in administering Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) which involves kneeling on the floor. You may choose to bring a mat / cushion with you. If you are unable to kneel, please inform the tutor who will endeavour to ensure that any disability does not prohibit participation.
** Please bring a packed lunch as food is not provided at the venue.** Tea, coffee and biscuits are available for purchase during breaks.**
Extra study or practice
To consolidate the teaching and learning during the course, there is an expectation that you complete at least 2 hours of post course reading with provided materials.
How to enrol
You can enrol by phoning ACRES' House on
01825 761820 on Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4 pm. Alternatively, to register your interest in a course please email
adultlearning@acres.org.uk with the course title and your contact details and a member of the team will call you back to enrol you on your chosen course.
Previous students say
"increased confidence, developed new skills"
"It is useful to have this knowledge updated regularly. I am fortunate that I have never needed it, but I feel more confident that I could do it if I had to."
"Mark was so interesting, he had lots of real life stories to tell us that made it easier to relate to possible situations."
Additional Course Information
- Concessionary/reduced fees, are available to students in receipt of certain means-tested benefits on some courses.
- Course fees over £133, can be paid in one single payment at enrolment or in instalments by Standing Order where applicable.
- Fees and payment options: See the Financial Support page.
- Other course related information: See the Policies & Procedures page, or contact the ACRES office.
Specific Covid Considerations:
From 24th February, following the government's announcement removing all domestic restrictions in England, we ask that you follow the published
HSA guidelines.
Asymptomatic testing will no longer be required to attend classes. However, we strongly suggest if you do have symptoms of Covid-19, you do not attend your class and follow guidelines found on
www.NHS.uk.
We ask individuals to continue to respect the personal choices of their tutor and fellow students.
- ACRES will continue to supply hand sanitisers in all classrooms
- Students will still be able to work social distanced or on separate tables if this is their choice
- Sharing of equipment will continue to be kept to a minimum, and wipes/spray provided for cleaning being handling
- Tutors and students may or may not choose to wear face coverings
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