This HSE compliant Level 3 First Aid at Work qualification is recommended for businesses with higher risk levels such as those using machinery, forklifts, manual labour, chemicals or equipment, larger workforces or remotely located premises.

The 3 day Level 3 First Aid at Work course equips candidates with the vital skills to recognise a broader range of injuries and illness than the 1 day  Emergency First Aid course, providing an enhanced level of first aid in the workplace.

This course is designed for individuals who wish to act as a first aider in their workplace.

• Roles and responsibilities of a first aider
• HSE legislation and accident forms
• Assessing and incident
• Assessing an unresponsive casualty
• CPR
• AED operation
• Recovery position
• Choking
• Seizures
• Shock
• Wounds and bleeding
• Minor injuries
• Burns and scalds.
• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Diabetes
• Head and neck injuries
• Fractures, strains and sprains
• Epilepsy
• Asthma
• Shock
• Anaphylaxis (including auto-injector)
• Poisons
• Chest injuries
• Eye injuries

Please note additional content on catastrophic bleeds (haemostatic dressings and tourniquets) can be included. Please enquire for details.

Course pre-requisites:

None

Qualification validity:

Valid for 3 years ( an annual 3 hour refresher is HIGHLY recommended by the HSE.