Description

Level 3 Activity First Aid : 2-day course 

This Level 3 qualification is made up of two units including First Aid Essentials. It is specifically designed for those who are involved in any form of activity, including sports, leisure and recreation. 

Not only is Basic Life Support included, but many other First Aid conditions are also covered, making the full qualification very comprehensive. 

Unit 1, (or day 1) of this qualification contains and covers the learning outcomes of the level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work, so those who wish to gain the level 3 award in EFAW are able to sit day 1 of this qualification. 

Syllabus 

A range of subjects are covered including: 

• Responsibilities and reporting 

• Heart attack 
• Assessment of the situation 
• Resuscitation 
• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty 
• Minor injuries 

• Basic hygiene in First Aid 
• Bleeding control 
• Fractures 
• Head injuries 
• Drowning injuries 

• Diabetes 
• Electrical injuries 
• Angina 
• Spinal injuries 
• Choking 

• Heat and cold 
• Seizures 
• Burns and Shock 
• Asthma 

Certification 

Assessment is ongoing by the instructor along with a multiple choice question paper, and a three year qualification will be issued to the learner, subject to assessment. 

Numbers 

A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 14 years of age and 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. 

Location 

We can deliver this course on your site, subject to a pre-course assessment of your premises, reducing your costs in respect of additional time out and travelling. For individual course places please see our open courses, or for group bookings, please contact us for an On-Site Training quote.  

Training can provide training at your premises, at a time and date to suit your requirements, for our full range of courses that we have to offer. Should you require a number of courses, we can offer you corporate rate discounts.