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RQF Level 3 Award
Qualification title: FAA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work 
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Unit 1 title: Emergency First Aid in the Workplace Unit code:
 
Learners will have the skills and knowledge to provide the organisation with Emergency First Aiders who can treat casualties promptly, safely and effectively.
 
Duration: A minimum of six contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities, plus some pre-course activity could be required. Ideally, the course should be run over one day, but can be spread over a longer period if you so desire, provided it is completed within 4 weeks of starting the course, and the training sessions last for a minimum of two hours.
 

• Syllabus A range of subjects are covered, including: • Responsibilities and reporting

• Assessment of the situation

• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty

• Basic hygiene in First Aid

• Resuscitation and AED awareness

• Anatomy

• Minor injuries

• Bleeding control

• Burns

• Choking

• Epilepsy

• Shock

 
Certification Practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor, and a three-year qualification will be issued to those who satisfy the criteria. In addition, the HSE strongly recommend that all students undergo an annual refresher programme of three hours.
 
A maximum of 12 students are allowed, and they must be at least 14 years of age. A certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.
 
A student cannot assume a responsibility in the workplace until they reach the age of 16, and then it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that the student is suitable for that role.
 
The certificate will expire as dated on the certificate, irrespective of age.