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What will you learn?
- Advanced first aid techniques to handle a wide range of workplace emergencies
- Practical CPR and AED training for both adults and children
- How to assess incidents and respond effectively in critical situations
- Managing casualties with injuries like burns, fractures, and shock
- Coordination with emergency services for serious workplace injuries
About the course
Overview
When a serious accident or medical emergency occurs in the workplace, the ability to respond quickly and effectively is crucial. The Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work equips your team with advanced first aid skills, enabling them to handle emergencies with confidence. This comprehensive qualification meets the requirements of both the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.
Delivered through a combination of two days of in-person practical training and online learning, this course ensures participants are fully prepared to manage everything from minor injuries to life-threatening situations, such as cardiac arrests and severe trauma.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
- Employees designated as workplace first aiders to meet legal requirements
- Supervisors and managersresponsible for health and safety in the workplace
- Staff working in high-risk environments like construction, manufacturing, or warehousing
Why It’s Essential
Having certified first aiders on-site is not only a legal requirement under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations – it’s vital for ensuring a safe and responsive workplace. By certifying your team with the Level 3 First Aid at Work qualification, you:
- Ensure legal compliance and avoid penalties
- Equip your team with the skills needed to respond to a wide range of emergencies
- Foster a safer workplace environment, improving employee confidence
- Minimise downtime by enabling immediate on-site care for injuries and emergencies
Key Topics
- First Aider Roles & Responsibilities – Understand your legal duties and how to act during an emergency.
- CPR & AED Training – Master life-saving techniques for adults, children, and infants, including using automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
- Incident & Casualty Assessment – Learn how to assess emergency situations and determine the appropriate response.
- Injury Management – Practical skills for treating burns, fractures, shock, and more.
- Coordination with Emergency Services – How to manage serious incidents while awaiting emergency response.
Course Agenda
- Online Training: Pre-course theoretical modules covering first aid responsibilities, regulations, and basic response techniques
- Day 1 (In-person): Hands-on CPR, AED use, and incident assessment
- Day 2 (In-person): Managing injuries (burns, fractures, choking), casualty care, and advanced response techniques
Skills Gained / Future Opportunities
- Receive a Level 3 First Aid at Work certification, valid for 3 years
- Be fully prepared to act as workplace first aiders, in compliance with HSE regulations
- Gain hands-on experience in managing both minor and major emergencies
- Enhance overall workplace safety by providing immediate and effective first aid
Course prices
More Informations
- Duration: 2 days of in-person training + online modules
- Certification: Level 3 First Aid at Work
- Assessment: Written and practical skills test
- Location: Blackpool, it can also be delivered at your site for group bookings