First Aid

QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid (Annual Refresher) (RQF)

Regulated Course

Duration

Half day

Maximum number of learners:

12

Course overview:

This qualification is for those that hold a current First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work qualification, who are in need of an annual refresher as recommended in the Health and Safety (First aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.


Please note, this qualification is intended to ensure candidates maintain their skills during their qualification period. This is not a re-qualification, qualification.

Course learning outcomes:

By the end of the day, learners will be able to:
• Define the term First aid
• Cite the roles and responsibilities of a first aider
• Discuss how to deal with a casualty
• Discuss what to do in an emergency
• Describe the term Primary Survey
• Differentiate between Unresponsive and Responsive casualty
• Discuss, demonstrate, and practice Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Recovery Position
• Discuss the Chain of Survival
• Discuss the cause, recognition, and treatment of Seizure, Severe External Bleeding and Shock