First Aid at Work Training – Level 3 Award

First Aid At Work Training – Level 3

This 3 day First Aid At Work Training – Level 3 Award course is aimed at businesses who need their members of staff trained in first aid.

Our workplace first aid course is the comprehensive first aid course we offer and will give delegates the greatest level of understanding, we recommend this course for anyone who wants to receive the most thorough first aid training.

This course gets you ready to serve officially as a trained first aider for dealing with injuries and illness at your jobsite if dangerous things sometimes happen there.

• Course Duration: 3 days
• Course Level: Level 3
• Certificate: 1-year certificate
• Max Delegates: 12
• Practical: Yes
• Course Mode: Face to Face

It meets the top laws on having someone in workplaces know how to do medical care until the paramedics show up after calling for emergency help.

You will take part in discussions and realistic practice of health emergency response skills. By the end, you gain life-saving know-how to  handle many types of crisis situations that could come up at work. You will build confidence checking people out and jumping in to care for different accidents or health attacks at workplace.

Course Objectives: 

• To provide learners with the knowledge and skills to provide first aid in a work setting.
• To enable learners to assess and manage a range of first aid emergencies.
• To enable learners to apply first aid principles and techniques in a safe and effective manner.

First Aid At Work Course Outline

The First Aid at Work course is a comprehensive training 3 day program that equips participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively respond to emergency situations in the workplace.

Through interactive learning and hands-on training, participants gain confidence in providing immediate first aid, managing injuries, and potentially saving lives.

In addition to learning about the different types of emergencies, participants also learn about the legal requirements for first aid in the workplace.

They also learn how to assess a situation and determine the appropriate course of action. The 3 day first day at work course outline is provided below:

I. The Law Relating to First Aid

A. Understanding legal requirements and obligations related to first aid provision.
B. Familiarising with relevant legislation and regulations governing first aid in the workplace.
C. Complying with legal responsibilities as a first aider.

II. Unconsciousness (Including Seizure)

A. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of unconsciousness.
B. Providing appropriate first aid for an unconscious casualty.
C. Understanding how to manage seizures effectively.

III. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

A. Learning the principles and techniques of CPR.
B. Practicing the correct procedure for performing CPR on adults, children, and infants.
C. Understanding the importance of early defibrillation and its integration with CPR.

IV. Choking, Shock, Wounds, and Bleeding

A. Identifying and responding to choking emergencies.
B. Managing shock and providing appropriate first aid.
C. Understanding wound care and controlling bleeding effectively.

V. Minor Injuries

A. Recognising and providing first aid for minor injuries such as cuts, grazes, and bruises.
B. Applying appropriate dressing and bandaging techniques.

VI. Bone, Spinal, and Muscle/Joint Injuries

A. Understanding the signs and symptoms of fractures, dislocations, and sprains.
B. Immobilising injured areas and providing support.
C. Safely moving casualties with suspected spinal injuries.

VII. Chest Injuries

A. Identifying different types of chest injuries.
B. Providing first aid for chest injuries, including rib fractures and pneumothorax.

VIII. Burns and Scalds

A. Assessing the severity of burns and scalds.
B. Administering appropriate first aid for burns and scalds.
C. Understanding the importance of burn care and preventing infection.

IX. Eye Injuries

A. Recognising common eye injuries.
B. Administering first aid for eye injuries, including foreign object removal and chemical exposure.

X. Poisoning

A. Identifying the signs and symptoms of poisoning.
B. Providing first aid for different types of poisoning.
C. Understanding the importance of seeking medical assistance.

XI. Prophylactic Shock

A. Understanding the causes and symptoms of anaphylaxis.
B. Administering emergency first aid treatment for anaphylaxis, including the use of auto-injectors.

XII. Major Head Injuries

A. Identifying the signs and symptoms of major head injuries.
B. Assessing the severity of head injuries and providing appropriate first aid.

XIII. Stroke and Heart Attack

A. Recognising the signs and symptoms of stroke and heart attack.
B. Providing initial first aid for stroke and heart attack emergencies.
C. Understanding the importance of activating emergency medical services.

XIV. Epilepsy, Asthma, and Diabetes

A. Understanding the characteristics and management of epilepsy.
B. Recognising the signs and symptoms of asthma attacks and providing appropriate first aid.
C. Managing diabetic emergencies and understanding the importance of maintaining blood sugar levels

Learning Outcome: Workplace First Aid Training

After finishing this first-aid course, you will know how to:

• Stay calm and carefully check people who are hurt or ill at work
• Use the first-aid supplies at your workplace to quickly help people who need it until the ambulance arrives. This includes things like:
  • Bandaging cuts
  • Performing CPR
  • Helping people who have choked, been burned, fainted, or are having a seizure
  • Properly documenting and reporting any accidents you helped with
• Recognise the signs when someone needs emergency care straight away for things like:
  • Severe bleeding
  • Possible heart attack
  • Broken bones
  • Head injury
• Correctly judge when you need to call professionals for more advanced help immediately
• Safely prevent germ spread and follow rules on recording health incidents

The goal is learning how to deliver effective initial care as part of the emergency response team at your job. This stabilises sick or injured people until paramedics can take over.

Course Duration

The First Aid at Work course is a 3-day training program that equips participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively respond to workplace emergencies.

Throughout the 3-day First Aid at Work training course, participants will engage in interactive sessions, hands-on practice, and group discussions.

They will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to confidently respond to a wide range of workplace emergencies, enabling them to fulfill their roles as competent first aiders effectively.

Why is First Aid Important at Work?

First aid is important at work because it can help to save lives and prevent injuries from getting worse. In the workplace, there are many potential hazards that can lead to injuries, such as falls, cuts, burns, and electric shocks.

First aid training can teach employees how to identify and respond to these hazards, and how to provide basic first aid to injured colleagues.

In addition to saving lives, first aid can also help to reduce the financial costs of workplace accidents. By providing prompt and effective first aid, employers can help to reduce the amount of time that employees spend off work, and the cost of medical treatment.

For these reasons, it is important for all workplaces to have a first aid kit and for employees to be trained in first aid. A comprehensive first aid training is provided by us at Caring for Care Limited, you can check all our first aid courses here.

Also, for individuals, you can have a emergency first aid online course which is CPD approved.

Here are some of the benefits of having first aid training at work:

• Saves lives: First aid can help to save lives by providing immediate care to injured or ill employees.
• Prevents injuries from getting worse: First aid can help to prevent injuries from getting worse by providing basic care, such as bandaging a wound or applying pressure to a bleeding injury.
• Reduces the financial costs of workplace accidents: By providing prompt and effective first aid, employers can help to reduce the amount of time that employees spend off work, and the cost of medical treatment.
• Increases employee morale: Employees who are trained in first aid feel more confident and prepared to respond to emergencies in the workplace.
• Creates a safer workplace: A workplace with first aid training in place is a safer workplace for everyone.

If you are an employer, we encourage you to consider providing first aid training to your employees. It is a small investment that can make a big difference in the event of an emergency.

Who Should Attend Our Workplace First Aid Training

The  workplace first aid training- level 3 Award is suitable for a wide range of individuals with responsibility over others or needing more advanced skills.

Ideal participants include:

• First aid appointed persons in higher risk workplaces
• Childcare providers, teachers, youth workers
• Caregivers of elderly relatives
• Security guards and public safety officers
• Construction managers and foremen
• Facilities management
• Warehouse and distribution supervisors
• Delivery drivers
• Volunteer group leaders
• Potential community first response team members

Key skills covered:

• Patient assessment
• CPR/AED use
• Managing bleeding & fractures
• Head injuries & medical emergencies

What are the benefits of First aid Training At work?

Having help nearby for injuries at work means fewer problems, following the law, and most importantly, keeping everyone safe in sudden health scares that need quick action.

Benefits for Businesses

• Meets health and safety rules needing trained first aiders at work
• Can save money from fewer small injuries becoming big expensive claims
• Lessens work disruption when injuries occur
• Shows workers the company cares about safety
• Prepares supervisors to respond quickly to medical emergencies
• Helps provide safer working conditions

Benefits for Workers

• Promotes a safety-focused work environment
• Means fast medical help from trained co-workers when health incidents happen
• Reduces pain, injury severity and recovery time through quick help
• Offers confidence the company puts worker health first
• Could save lives in crises like heart attack, choking or major shocks
• Builds health response skills benefiting staff on and off work

Top First Aid At Work FAQs

1. Does workplaces have to train first aiders?

Yes, workplaces must train some staff in first aid based on a law requiring quick medical response in emergencies until ambulance comes.

2. What are benefits of first aid training at work?

Key benefits are meeting safety rules, faster help to reduce injury harm, saving lives in crises, improving safety mindset, and showing staff they matter.

3. Why is first aid training important at work?

It’s vital to quickly stabilise health incidents before paramedics arrive. Trained first aiders reassure staff they are cared about and save money through lessening risks.

4. How often should workplaces do first aid training?

Refresher training should happen every 3 years so skills stay sharp, methods get updated, and requalification stays current in most jobs.

5. Are workplace first aid training options flexible?

Yes, accredited work first aid courses come in in-person hands-on sessions or combined online-practical versions, whatever best fits needs and regulations.

6. Do workplaces have to train first aiders?

   Yes, workplaces must train some staff in first aid based on a law requiring a quick medical response in emergencies until an ambulance arrives.

7. What are the benefits of first aid training at work?

   Key benefits are meeting safety rules, faster help to reduce injury harm, saving lives in crises, improving a safety mindset, and showing staff they matter.

8. Why is first aid training important at work?

   It’s vital to quickly stabilise health incidents before paramedics arrive. Trained first aiders reassure staff they are cared about and save money by lessening risks.

9. How often should workplaces do first aid training?

   Refresher training should happen every 3 years so skills stay sharp, methods get updated, and requalification stays current in most jobs.

10. Are workplace first aid training options flexible?

    Yes, accredited work first aid courses come in in-person hands-on sessions or combined online-practical versions, whatever best fits needs and regulations.