Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work

Emergency First Aid

The course provides the knowledge and practical skills required to handle a range of incidents, ensuring you are equipped to take immediate action and potentially save lives.

Course Details

Duration: 1 day (6 contact hours)

Delivery: Face-to-face, practical course led by qualified instructors

End-Point Assessment: Ongoing practical assessment and multiple-choice question paper

Who Is It For

Employees designated as workplace first aiders Line managers, team leaders, and supervisors

Anyone working in environments where health and safety responsibilities apply

What You Will Learn

Role and Responsibilities of a First Aider: Understand legal duties, incident reporting, and how to maintain personal safety.

Assessing an Incident: Learn the primary survey, scene safety, and how to manage unconscious casualties.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED: Perform adult CPR and understand how to use an Automated External Defibrillator.

Dealing with Major Injuries and Illnesses: Respond to choking, bleeding, shock, burns, seizures, and minor injuries.

Managing Casualties: Place individuals in the recovery position and communicate with emergency services.

Career Progression

Meets HSE requirements for workplace first aiders Demonstrates commitment to employee welfare and organisational safety Enhances personal responsibility and emergency preparedness