Highfield Emergency First Aid at Work - Level 3

Max Number of Delegates: 12

Duration: 1 Day

Length of Certification: 3 Year

Accreditations: Highfield / FAA / Certificated

Who Should Attend?

This programme is designed for delegates whose employment requires them to manage a medical situation until help arrives. Alternatively where an employer’s assessment of first aid identifies that a First Aider is not necessary, the minimum requirement is that they appoint a person to take charge of first aid facilities and emergency arrangements.

Aim 

To provide delegates with the ability to undertake basic life support and emergency procedures in the event of an accident or injury to a work colleague until trained help arrives.

Content 

• Action to be taken at the scene of an accident
• Primary & Secondary surveys
• CPR resuscitation
• Heart attacks
• Shock
• Bleeding
• Burns
• Choking/asthma
• Poisoning

Knowledge

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

• Understand the role of an Emergency First Aider
• Maintain first aid equipment
• Record and report accidents and injuries in the workplace (RIDDOR)
• Perform basic first aid and life support in the absence of a First Aider

Training Methods 

A high proportion of practical exercises, supplemented with classroom based tutorials.

Additional Information 

Delegates attending this course should be 18+ years and be physically and mentally fit to withstand the rigours of training. A good understanding of the English language will be required for the completion of theory and practical assessments. 

Suggested follow up courses to the Emergency First Aid at Work course

• First Aid at Work (Initial)
• IOSH Working Safely
• IOSH Managing Safely

First Aid at Work - Mike Manning Consultancy & Training Ltd (mmct.co.uk)

IOSH Working Safely - Mike Manning Consultancy & Training Ltd (mmct.co.uk)

IOSH Managing Safely - Mike Manning Consultancy & Training Ltd (mmct.co.uk)