First Aid at Work (FAW) in Widnes, Cheshire (Classroom)

3 Day First Aid at Work (FAW) Course in Widnes, Cheshire

Acadame’s QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work course is delivered over three days, providing comprehensive training on essential first aid procedures. Designed to be well-paced and engaging, this course equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills needed to handle a variety of emergency situations.

Participants will gain expertise in assessing incidents, managing unresponsive casualties, and performing CPR. Additionally, the course covers administering first aid for conditions such as heart attacks, choking, head and spinal injuries, fractures, anaphylaxis, and more, ensuring a thorough understanding of life-saving techniques.

Delivery Method

Delivered in a classroom in Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7EA

Duration

3-days

How Completing this First Aid at Work Course Will Help You:

• Comprehensive Safety Training: Gain essential first aid skills crucial for responding to emergencies confidently and effectively, ensuring a safer workplace environment.
• Legal Compliance Assurance: Meet statutory requirements with certified first aiders onsite, fulfilling legal obligations and safeguarding your business against potential liabilities.
• >Boosted Employee Confidence: Equip your team with life-saving techniques like CPR and wound care, empowering them to handle crises with confidence and competence.
• Professional Advancement: Boost your career prospects and marketability by acquiring a valuable qualification, showcasing your commitment to workplace safety and preparedness.
• Team Cohesion Enhancement: Encourage teamwork and unity as colleagues undergo training together, encouraging a culture of mutual support and solidarity.
• Personal Empowerment and Fulfilment: Experience the gratification of knowing you possess the skills to make a difference, both professionally and personally, by potentially saving lives in critical situations.

This First Aid at Work training is designed for individuals responsible for fulfilling the duties of a workplace first aider, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to respond effectively to medical emergencies.

Course Content

Understand The Role And Responsibilities Of A First Aider

• the role and responsibilities of a first aider
• how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others
• the need for consent to provide First Aid

Be Able To Assess An Incident:

• conducting a scene survey
• conducting a primary survey of a casualty
• summoning appropriate assistance when necessary

Be Able To Provide First Aid To An Unresponsive Casualty:

• when to administer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• when to place a casualty into the recovery position
• demonstrating how to place a casualty into the recovery position
• how to administer First Aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure

Be Able To Provide First Aid To A Casualty Who Is Choking; When Choking Is:

• mild
• severe

Be Able To Provide First Aid To A Casualty With External Bleeding:

• the severity of external bleeding
• demonstrating how to control external bleeding

Know How To Provide First Aid To A Casualty Who Is In Shock:

• recognising a casualty who is suffering from shock
• how to administer First Aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock

Know How To Provide First Aid To A Casualty With Minor Injuries:

• small cuts
• grazes
• bruises
• small splinters

How To Administer First Aid To A Casualty With Minor Burns And Scalds:

• learners will know how to deal with minor burns and scalds in line with accepted current practice as outlined in the Voluntary Aids Society First Aid Manual.

Be Able To Conduct A Secondary Survey:

• demonstrating how to conduct a head to toe survey

How To Administer First Aid To A Casualty With Minor Burns And Scalds:

• Fractures and dislocations
• Sprains and strains

How to administer First Aid for:

• Fractures and dislocations
• Sprains and strains

Demonstrating how to apply:

• a support sling
• an elevated sling

Be Able To Provide First Aid To A Casualty With Suspected Head And Spinal Injuries:

• how to administer First Aid for a suspected head Injury
• how to administer First Aid for a suspected spinal injury

Methods of Assessment

The method of assessment is a two-step journey:

This will be assessed by 60 multi-choice questions, either two 30 question tests or one 60 question test.

Step 1. Practical Observations

andidates will be observed to ensure that they can:

• Conduct a scene survey
• Conduct a primary survey of a casualty
• Summon appropriate assistance when necessary
• Identify when to administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Demonstrate adult CPR using a manikin
• Conduct a primary survey of a casualty
• Identify when to place a casualty into the recovery position
• Demonstrate how to place a casualty into the recovery position
• Demonstrate continual monitoring of breathing whilst the casualty is in the recovery position
• Identify when a casualty is choking
• Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
• Identify whether external bleeding is life-threatening
• Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
• Demonstrate how to conduct a head-to-toe survey
• A support sling, and
• An elevated sling
• Demonstrate how to administer first aid for a casualty with a suspected spinal injury supporting a conscious casualty on their back, or
• Demonstrate how to administer first aid for a casualty with a suspected spinal injury turning a casualty with a bystander, or
• Demonstrate how to administer first aid for a casualty with a suspected spinal injury turning a casualty using a log roll
• Demonstrate the use of a ‘training device’ adrenaline auto-injector

Step 2. Multiple Choice Exam

The examination consists of 40 multiple-choice questions.

• The pass mark for this examination is 28 correct answers.
• There is a maximum time limit of 60 minutes.

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For short courses a completion certificate is available at the end of the course. You can screenshot this or print it out to confirm completion of the training.

For accredited courses a certificate will be sent directly to you from the appropriate awarding body.

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