FAA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)
Our instructors deliver dynamic courses that relate the subjects being taught to real life situations, which makes our training more applicable to your first aiders. Because of the wide spread availability of this course, it is a suitable option for anyone requiring first aid trained individuals, where there are specific hazards within the workplace or the workplace has number of employees that exceeds that covered by an EFAW trained individuals.
We run courses from our Southampton, Shamrock Quay based classrooms, which benefit from a central location, with parking available. SBT can also attend your premises for bespoke training, by prior arrangement and inspection for suitability. Please contact us 'Here' to discuss.
Course Duration
This course is normally run over 3 consecutive Days (7 hours per day).
Course Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including: • What is Emergency First Aid? • Legislation • Responsibilities • Action in an emergency • Primary survey • Secondary assessment • The respiratory system • Resuscitation • Disorders of respiration • Adult basic life support • Foreign objects • Disorders of the circulation • Minor burns and scalds • Epilepsy • Wounds and bleeding • Head, Neck & Spinal Injuries • Eye Injuries • Bones, Joints & Muscular Injuries, Specialist Burns Related Injuries.
Assessment is ongoing by the instructor, along with practical scenarios and multiple choice question papers, throughout the course.
Course Certification
This course is certified with a certificate lasting for 3 years. Course includes a comprehensive first aid manual, certificate, & course handouts. The HSE recommend that all First Aiders at work attend First Aid Refresher training annually, to ensure that they are up to date with procedures and to reduce the level of “first aid skill fade”.
Course Numbers
A maximum of 8 students per course instructor. 8+ students can be accommodated with additional instructors, please enquire for details.