Where a workplace first aid risk assessment identifies a need for a First Aider in the Workplace, this three-day qualification meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.The learner will attain knowledge and the practical competence required to deal with a range of workplace first aid situations.

> Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider,
> Be able to assess an incident,
> Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty,
> Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking,
> Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding,
> Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock,
> Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries.

> Be able to conduct a secondary survey,
> Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints,
> Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries,
> Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries,
> Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds,
> Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with an eye injury,
> know how to provide first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning,
> Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis,
> Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness.

A Workbook is completed throughout the course by a learner. Questions will be asked covering the theoretical assessment criteria to ensure that the learner has gained the required knowledge. An example of this would be ‘What first aid treatment would you provide for a casualty suffering from anaphylaxis?

Learners will need to successfully answer all questions contained in the Workbook.

Trainer/Assessors may also ask a learner additional questions if felt necessary to confirm their knowledge and understanding

> FAA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)

> Award in First Aid at Work at SCQF Level 6