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About this course
This course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding required to use effective First Aid practice in your role as a health and social care worker and meet the expectations of a First Aider in your care service.
Following the completion of this course you will be required to attend a practical skills assessment with a Careskills Trainer/Assessor.
This course is part of the TQUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) and is regulated by Ofqual and The Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
The qualification unit you will complete is developed and supported by the First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum to meet the requirements of the:
- First Aid at Work Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 Guidance on Regulations (L74)
- Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines
- First Aid at Work Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1982 (Northern Ireland)
This standalone qualification provides the eligibility needed for the First Aid Trainer course.
Guided Learning Hours: up to 2 hours, dependent on learner’s skills and abilities.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:
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Understand the Role and Responsibilities of a First Aider
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Assess Emergency Situations Safely and provide First Aid to an Unresponsive Casualty
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Recognise breathing problems that may occur and how to apply first aid in these areas
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Provide First Aid to a Casualty with External Bleeding
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Provide First Aid to a Casualty who is in Shock
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Identify minor injuries and burns and how to deal with them
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Identify common incidents and conditions and know how to apply first aid in these areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Every completion is recorded in Atlas, so managers can check who’s completed the course, who’s in progress, and download certificates and reports for CQC evidence at any time.
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Yes. Careskills Unlimited pricing scales down per user as your team grows, from £6.67 per user/month for 5–10 staff, down to £2.92 per user/month for 101–150 staff, with a bespoke quote available for organisations with no limit on staff or courses.
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