First Aid at Work Requalification (Qualsafe – Level 3)

Course Content

• The ability to act safely and effectively when an accident or emergency occurs
• The treatment and priorities of care for an unconscious patient
• The recognition of cardiac arrest and delivery of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• The ability to safely and promptly treat a patient who is bleeding
• The ability to recognise and treat a patient in shock
• The keeping of simple records following an accident at work
• Students will also learn to provide care for patients who have:
• Suffered a burn or scald
• Injured bones, muscles or joints
• Been poisoned by ingestion or inhalation of a substance or gas
• Suffered an injury to the eye
• Signs & symptoms of a major illness e.g. heart attack

Assessment

This course has a formal assessment process which includes a written assessment of the learner’s first aid knowledge as well as practical assessment of the learner’s ability to perform safely and effectively in a range of first aid situations.

Certification

This lasts for 3 years. The HSE recommend that all workplace first aiders receive annual refresher training in first aid techniques whilst holding this qualification.