Ofqual Regulated - Workplace First Aid at Work Level 3 Course

Where a risk assessment of First Aid needs identifies that there is a requirement for First Aid at Work practitioners in the workplace, then this national Award in First Aid at Work satisfies the requirements of the regulatory body for First Aid – the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

All learners will receive the skills and knowledge to provide the organisation with First Aider’s that can provide treatment to their casualties in a prompt, safe and efficient manner following the completion of this workplace first aid course.

Please note you are booking two days for this course with the dates detailed above underneath the main title. The timings of the course are usually from 9am until 4pm on both days, unless otherwise stated.

What content is included on this course?   

-          Legalities, responsibilities and reporting

-          Assessment of the situation

-          Dealing with an unresponsive casualty

-          Fractures and spinal injuries

-          Control of bleeding

-          Poisoning

-          Burns

-          Epilepsy

-          Resuscitation and AED Awareness

-          Bandaging

-          Heart attack

-          Head injuries

-          Chest injuries

-          Asthma

-          Stroke

-          Shock (including Anaphylaxis)

-          Choking

-          Eye injuries

-          Sprains and strains

-          Diabetes

The Benefits of this Course!

• Compliance with Legal Requirements: Meets the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981, which require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities, and personnel to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work.
• Improved Workplace Safety: Equips employees with the skills to handle emergency situations, potentially reducing the severity of workplace injuries and increasing overall safety.
• Quick Response to Emergencies: Trains individuals to provide immediate care in emergency situations, such as cardiac arrests, seizures, choking, and bleeding, before professional help arrives.
• Increased Confidence: Empowers employees with the knowledge and confidence to act promptly and effectively in emergencies.
• Broad Applicability: Provides skills that are useful in both workplace settings and everyday life, allowing individuals to assist others in various environments.
• Enhanced Employee Morale: Demonstrates a company’s commitment to health and safety, which can improve employee morale and confidence in their employer's care.
• Potential Life-Saving Skills: Offers critical first aid training, including CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use, that can make the difference in life-threatening situations.
• Insurance Benefits: May contribute to lower insurance premiums for businesses by demonstrating a commitment to employee safety and risk management.
• Minimal Time Commitment: Typically completed in three days, making it a time-efficient way to improve workplace safety. This blended learning route however allows delegates to complete 6 hours as part of online learning at their own pace, prior to attending 2 days in-person practical sessions. This further reduces the time staff are needed away from their work role duties to attend the in-person elements. The in-person practical sessions typically run from 9am - 4pm on both days.
• Accredited Certification: Provides a nationally recognised Ofqual regulated qualification which lasts for 3 years.

This course can also be completed onsite at your workplace setting. Please contact JPF First Aid to discuss a group booking where you will also receive your group discounted quotation.