Introduction
Where an organisation’s risk assessment of First Aid needs identifies that there is a requirement for Emergency First Aid at Work practitioners, then this national Award in Emergency First Aid at Work satisfies the requirements of the regulatory body for First Aid – the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Course Details
All learners will gain the skills and knowledge needed to become certified Emergency First Aiders, enabling them to provide prompt, safe, and effective care to casualties within the organization.
Course Duration
A minimum of six contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities, plus some pre-course activity could be required.
Ideally, the course should be run over one day, but can be spread over a longer time period if you so desire, providing it is completed within 4 weeks of starting the course and the training sessions last for a minimum of two hours.
Assessment
Practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor, and a three year qualification will be issued to those who satisfy the criteria.
In addition, the HSE strongly recommend that all students undergo an annual refresher programme of three hours
Certification
A three year Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment.
No external assessors are required.
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