Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (1 Day)

Understand the duties, scope and responsibilities of a workplace first aider, including legal considerations and reporting.

Assess an incident scene, identify hazards and make the area safe before providing first aid.

Know when and how to call 999/112 and what key information to provide to get appropriate help quickly.

Use the DR ABC approach to check responsiveness, airway, breathing and circulation and prioritise treatment.

Perform adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation in line with current guidelines.

Operate an AED safely and effectively during a cardiac arrest in the workplace.

Recognise when CPR is required, when it should be continued and when it can be stopped.

Identify and deal with common problems and complications encountered while performing CPR.

Place a breathing, unresponsive casualty into the recovery position safely.

Carry out regular checks on breathing and responsiveness while waiting for further help.

Control external bleeding using pressure and dressings to minimise blood loss.

Provide first aid for minor cuts, grazes, bruises, burns, scalds and small splinters.

Apply simple bandages correctly to support and protect injured areas.

Recognise the signs and symptoms of heart attacks and strokes and give appropriate first aid while awaiting emergency help.

Respond safely to seizures and a range of common medical emergencies.

Identify partial and complete airway obstruction and apply the correct first aid procedures.

Spot the main signs and symptoms of shock and fainting in adults.

Give appropriate first aid and reassurance to casualties experiencing shock or fainting episodes.