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First Aid at Work 3 Day Course

About our First Aid at Work Course

The 3 Day First Aid at Work course is one of the most popular types of first aid training courses, and is suitable for a wide-range of working environments. It enables delegates to become qualified first aiders once they successfully complete the 3 day first aid training and teach the skills necessary to save lives.

Our training course meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 as set out by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), and will provide your staff with the necessary first aid awareness to act safely promptly and effectively. Delegates will be able to provide critical support until emergency services arrive on the scene.

This training is ideal if you work in a medium or large workplace with over 50 employees and work across multiple floors or rooms. It is also suitable for high risk environments. Examples of these include construction sites, manufacturing, or working with heavy machinery. You should also join this course if an employee suffers from an illness or impairment that would require appropriate emergency provisions.

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Who is this first aid at work training for?

This course is ideal for the person chosen to be the workplace first aider who may need to save lives in an emergency. It is suitable for all industries and workplaces, but particularly if you have more than 50 employees or if your workplace is considered a high risk environment and require an appointed person who can practice first aid skills and basic life support.

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How is this first aid at work training assessed?

Delegates are assessed by our highly experienced trainers in line with current HSE guidelines throughout this first aid training. Assessment will be done through practical demonstrations, hands-on experience, and Q&A sessions. There will also be a test at the end which will require delegates to answer a series of multiple choice questions.

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Certification

Successful delegates will receive a first aid at work certificate. This first aid at work qualification is valid for 3 years and will enable you to be a first aider in your workplace.

The St John Ambulance Cymru first aid at work course is the market leader in Wales. In the UK, St John Ambulance is one of the voluntary aid societies (VAS) who are recognised by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) as standard setters for first aid training in accordance with the Health and Safety (First Aid) regulations 1981. We don't require external accreditation through an Awarding Organisation.

The law requires employers to provide suitable and adequate first aid provisions for their employees. For most businesses, this means ensuring that a certain number of employees take a suitable training course that enables them to become qualified first aiders. The reason this first aid at work course is one of the most popular types of qualification is because it covers such a wide range of topics that enable delegates to be prepared in a healthcare emergency. It's worth being aware that the HSE also recommends annual first aid at work refresher training to ensure your skills don't fade.

Our first aid at work course is a level 3 award, according to the Recognised Qualifications Framework (RQF). You will learn about many first aid incidents that can occur in the workplace. You will also learn how to effectively respond to them safely promptly and effectively. This first aid course will also help you respond to what may be considered a minor injury. The content that this course covers meets all the requirements of the relevant UK health and safety first aid regulation so those that successfully complete training will be recognised as qualified first aiders. These skills are very valuable and can used in any place of work.

There are a number of key differences between these two workplace first aid training courses that you need to be aware of. Firstly, workplace emergency first aid training is a level 2 award. This makes the course equal to the value of a GCSE grade A*-C (9-4). An EFAW qualification is considered less comprehensive than a full FAW course as it will only cover the first aid training required for the most serious of medical emergencies. It’s therefore strongly recommended that there are only a few situations in which an EFAW course is more suitable than FAW.

CPR training and AED training are key first aid procedures. You will also have many chances to have hands-on experience with an AED. CPR and workplace cardiac arrests can be effectively managed with this tool. It can detect a heart's rhythm and deliver an electric shock if needed. In an emergency first aid situation, it can save a life.

A first aid at work certificate is valid for 3 years. Before it expires, you will need to renew your certificate. You can do this by joining our 2-day first aid at work requalification course. This will make your first aid certificate valid for a further three years. The HSE strongly recommends taking an annual refresher to make sure your first aid skills remain gold standard. That's why we offer a first aid at work update course for you to join. If your certificate has expired, you will need to take the full course again.

St John Ambulance Cymru teaches the first aid at work course all across Wales to enable your staff to become qualified first aiders. Use the ‘Book Course’ button below to find a course date convenient for you. If you have six or more employees that need to be trained, then one of our expert trainers will come to your premises and teach the full course. We can also bespoke training based on the exact needs of your business. Get in touch with us by phone or email today to discuss these options.

What our 3 Day First Aid at Work Course covers

Role and responsibilities of the first aider

Bleeding (minor and severe)

Burns

Casualty movement

Choking (adult)

CPR (adult) including the use of an AED

Fainting

Primary Survey

Seizures (adult)

Shock

Treating an unresponsive casualty

Allergic reaction (including anaphylaxis)

Asthma

Bone, muscle and joint injuries

Chest pains (including heart attack)

Eye injuries, head injuries, spinal injuries

Low blood sugar

Poisons

Sprains and strains

Stroke

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