First Aid at Work (FAW) (Level 3)

Who is this for?

Staff who need to be fully qualified workplace first aiders in higher-risk or larger workplaces, including construction, manufacturing, warehousing, engineering, transport, facilities, education, care settings, hospitality and large offices. Suitable for employers whose first aid needs assessment identifies a requirement for comprehensive first aid cover.

Description

A comprehensive 3-day Ofqual-regulated Level 3 course that builds confident, competent first aiders able to manage a wide range of injuries and illnesses. Delegates cover everything in the Emergency First Aid at Work syllabus plus additional skills for more serious and complex incidents, helping employers meet HSE requirements for a fully trained First Aider at Work. The course combines theory with plenty of practical scenarios so learners can apply skills in real-world situations.

What you'll learn

• Full Emergency First Aid at Work content (incident assessment, recovery position, CPR, AED, choking, bleeding, shock, minor injuries).
• Secondary survey and ongoing casualty monitoring.
• Management of fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains.
• Head, neck and spinal injuries.
• Chest injuries and serious bleeding, including embedded objects.
• Burns, scalds, eye injuries and crush injuries.
• Sudden illness including heart attack, stroke, asthma, anaphylaxis, epilepsy, diabetes and poisoning.
• Record-keeping, first aid equipment and workplace first aid responsibilities.