Level 3 Emergency First Aid
Qualification Overview
- Level 3 Qualification
- Accredited by First Aid Awards
- 6 hour course, delivered over minimum of 1 day
- Maximum of 12 Delegates
- To ensure suitability for your workplace, please view the Course Content below.
Course Content
- Responsibilities and reporting
- Assessment of the situation
- Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
- Basic hygiene in First Aid
- Burns
- Epilepsy
- Resuscitation
- Anatomy
- Minor injuries
- Bleeding control
- Choking
- Shock
Certification
This qualification lasts for 3 years. To renew the qualification, learners will need to complete the course again. However, it is recommended that during the 3-year period, the learners attend an annual refresher course.
Assessment
Continuous practical assessment is by the instructor each day, along with a daily written assessment. All assessments are completed by the instructor on the course and additional support will be available for candidates who require it.
Numbers
A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 14 years of age. A student cannot assume a responsibility in the workplace until they reach the age of 16, and then it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that the student is suitable for that role. The certificate will expire as dated on the certificate, irrespective of age.
