Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work
The Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) course teaches essential first aid techniques for handling workplace emergencies, using realistic scenarios to build your confidence and preparedness. With HSE-approved content, it ensures you meet your legal first aid requirements in the workplace.
Description
Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work
Course Overview
The Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) course looks at essential first aid techniques and is designed to provide you with first aid skills to deal with workplace emergencies. We cover a comprehensive range of realistic scenarios that can occur in the workplace, ensuring you complete the course feeling prepared and confident in your ability to handle a medical emergency. The course is regulated with HSE-approved course content to ensure you’re meeting your legal requirements for first aid in the workplace.
Course Duration
The qualification consists of one unit, and assessment is completed over 1 day of in-person training, delivered over 6 hours.
Who is the course suitable for?
It is suitable for smaller and lower-risk workplaces, as well as the following sectors:
- Schools, Colleges, and Universities
- Fire and Emergency Services
- Healthcare
- Sports Leaders / Fitness Instructors
- Hospitality
- Office-based Roles
- Retail
- Transport
- Social Care
Please note: delegates must be aged 16 or older to attend this course.
Course Description
The Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work qualification covers the following content:
- Roles and responsibilities of the first aider
- Minimising risk in an emergency
- Safe accident procedures
- Safe airway positions
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and use of AEDs
- Dealing with choking
- Managing a casualty in seizure
- Treatment for bleeding and shock
- First aid for burns
- Common minor injuries in the workplace
- Appropriate first aid kits and equipment
- Completing accident report forms
The course is fully flexible and can be tailored to your workplace’s needs. Led by expert instructors who bring both knowledge and enthusiasm to the training, you can expect a supportive and engaging learning experience.
Assessment
Students are assessed continuously through tutor observation of practical first aid skills in real-life scenarios, ensuring a supportive and friendly learning environment. There are no written exams; assessment is based on your ability to demonstrate first aid techniques through interactive, scenario-based activities throughout the day.
Certificates
Upon completing the course, you will receive a digital certificate no later than two weeks after the course end date. The certificate is valid for three years, and the qualification is renewed by completing another Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work training course