Level 3 First Aid At Work 3 Day Course

Sector Covered:

Level 3 Award in First Aid At Work FAW course are designed for workplaces that fall into a higher risk categories such as: construction, SIA Security, engineering, manufacturing, chemicals, warehousing, super market etc and for any workplace where employees may be at risk of underlying health conditions i.e. diabetes, anaphylaxis, high blood pressure, heart problems, etc.

First Aid at Work Syllabus:

FAW training programme utilises a variety of teaching techniques to meet the needs of individuals and upon completion delegates will have a greater understanding of the requirements in delivering and managing first aid at work to the appropriate level.

The syllabus includes but is not limited to:



Casualty Incident Management: including the need for recording and reporting
Situational Awareness and Assessment: enabling individuals to act safely, effectively and promptly in an emergency
Casualty Examination: including undertaking a secondary survey
Unconscious casualties
Adult basic life support: Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Head Injuries
Spinal Injuries
Chest Pains: including heart attack
Control of Bleeding
Injuries to Bones, Muscles & Joints: including fractures and dislocations
Choking
Strains and Sprains
Treating shock
Eye Injuries: including embedded objects, chemicals and dust
Poisoning
Anaphylaxis
Major Illness: including heart Attack, Stroke, Epileptic seizure, Asthma attack, Diabetic emergency
Other illnesses: including seizure
The provision of appropriate first aid for minor injuries: small cuts, bruises, minor burns and scalds, etc