HABC Level 3 Award in First Aid | Refresher (inc. AED)

COURSE INTRODUCTION

First Aid at Work is a qualification designed to help organisations meet the minimum requirements for First Aiders in accordance with Health & Safety First Aid at Work Regulations (1981). Students will gain the knowledge and skills to effectively perform a wide variety of First Aid procedures in the workplace and deal with almost any emergency effectively until the arrival of professional help.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES

Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (students must hold an in-date certificate)

COURSE TOPICS

• Dealing with an Emergency


• Infection Control


• Primary & Secondary Surveys


• Unconsciousness


• CPR


• Choking Procedures


• Shock


• Anaphylaxis


• Wound/Bleed Management (includes Catastrophic Bleeds)


• Burns Management


• Strokes


• Asthma & Hyperventilation


• Heart Attacks & Angina


• Sprains & Strains


• Diabetes Management


• Seizures & Epilepsy


• Fractures & Dislocations


• Head Injuries


• Crush Injuries


• Chest Trauma


• Amputation Injuries


• The Importance of Accident Reports & RIDDOR Form


• Safe Use of an AED

COURSE BENEFITS

Any company regardless of size and risk should have at least one First Aider. Anybody delegated the responsibility of being a First Aider must hold a current “FAW” certificate as a minimum requirement.

ASSESSMENT METHOD

Written and Practical Assessments

QUALIFICATION EXPIRY

3 Years