Blended 2 day Level 3 First Aid at Work OFQUAL RQF requalification training course (FAWR)
Description
This blended level 3 OFQUAL regulated and accredited RQF First Aid at Work Requalification training course complies with the guidelines and criteria as defined by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) in respect of the 1981 (First Aid) Regulations. Delegates will learn the skills and knowledge to provide First Aid treatment to their casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner. The topics covered in this First Aid at Work Requalification training course are in accordance with current guidelines published by the Resuscitation Council (UK).
Duration
This FAW requalification training course is taught for 12 hours over a minimum of 2 days and consists of theoretical and practical sessions. The learner undertakes 6 hours of online e-learning in their own time followed by a 6 hours face to face session over 1 day to undertake practicals and assessments. This blended FAW requalification training course must be completed within a 6-week period. The class ratio for this qualification is a maximum of 12 learners to 1 Trainer/Assessor.
Course content
The learners will cover the following topics during their e-learning time which they are expected to take approximately 6 hours to complete:
- What is first aid?
- Legislation
- Responsibilities
- Action in an emergency
- The respiratory system
- Disorders of circulation
- Seizures
- Minor burns and scalds
- Specialised burn injuries
- Foreign objects
- Eye injuries
- Poisoning
- Anaphylaxis
- Major illnesses
They will then move on to the classroom, where they will cover the following topics which will be approximately 12 hours over two days and includes the assessment:
- Primary survey
- Secondary assessment
- Resuscitation and AED (Automated External Defibrillation)
- Disorders of respiration (choking)
- Wounds and bleeding
- Bones, joints, and muscle injuries
- Head and spinal injuries
- Chest and abdominal injuries
Required criteria to attend course
The delegates must have a valid in date First Aid at Work course certificate. A copy of the certificate must be emailed to MEDISAFE TRAINING prior to booking of the course.
Cost
Please contact MEDISAFE TRAINING today on 0121 769 2827 for a very competitive unbeatable quote. The course price includes course handouts and e-certificates.
Assessment
Assessment is ongoing by the instructor. The qualification is assessed through the completion of a written workbook, practical demonstration and oral questioning.
Certification
An OFQUAL Regulated RQF Level 3 First Aid at Work course certificate lasting three years will be issued subject to successful completion of the course by the delegate.
Important Information
Please note that delegates must be at least 18 years of age and physically able to carry out the procedures detailed in the course outline and must attend all sessions to be eligible for assessment.
It may be possible to grant a reasonable adjustment for a learner who has a disability, medical condition or learning need: For example, assistance could be given with reading or writing.
Due to the practical nature of the first aid assessment there are physical demands. Learners must be able to get to the floor unaided and successfully demonstrate all required elements of the practical assessment on their own, with the casualty on the floor, as in a real-life situation: For example, a learner will need to get to the floor unassisted and demonstrate effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a manikin at floor level.
If the course organiser has any concern about an attending learner they should contact MEDISAFE TRAINING to discuss before the learner attends the course.
Candidates should have good English literacy and numeracy skills to understand the course and to complete the assessments.
Please also note that ID will need to be checked at the outset of the course for candidate verification process.
- The training room should be quiet and of appropriate size.
- Staff should be off work and not expected to be on duty.
- Staff attending should remain on the course for the entire duration of the training course.
