Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course (EPFA)

RQF Level 3 Award Qualification title: FAA Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid

Unit title: Emergency Paediatric First Aid  

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The qualification is designed for learners with a responsibility for the care of children and babies and provides knowledge and skills to deal with  a range of paediatric first aid conditions and incidents. The purpose of the qualification is for the learner to attain the knowledge and practical competence required to deal with a range of  Paediatric First Aid situations. The FAA Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification is unit 1 of the two-day FAA Paediatric First Aid qualification. From gaining this Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification learners could progress to completing unit 2 and being awarded the 2-day FAA Award in Paediatric First Aid.

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). All learners will have the skills and knowledge to provide the organisation with Emergency First Aider’s that can provide treatment to their casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner.

Duration (1-day course)

A minimum of six contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities, plus some pre-course activity could  be required.

Syllabus

A range of subjects are covered including:

• Responsibilities and reporting 

• Resuscitation and AED awareness

• Burns

• Assessment of the situation

• Anatomy

• Choking

• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty 

• Minor injuries 

• Epilepsy

• Basic hygiene in First Aid

• Bleeding control

• Shock

Certification 

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. 

Number of candidates

A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 14 years of age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment. A student cannot assume a responsibility in the workplace until they reach the age of 16, and then it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that the student is suitable for that role. The certificate will expire as dated on the certificate, irrespective of age.

Price (min. 6 persons)

From 6 to 7 candidates: £65/candidate

From 8 to 9 candidates: £55/candidate

From 10 to 12 candidates: £45/candidate

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

RQF Level 3 Award Qualification title: FAA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work

Unit title: Emergency First Aid in the workplace  

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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). All learners will have the skills and knowledge to provide the organisation with Emergency First Aider’s that can provide treatment to their casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner.

Duration

A minimum of six contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities, plus some pre-course activity could  be required.

Syllabus

A range of subjects are covered including:

Responsibilities and reporting Resuscitation and AED awareness Burns Assessment of the situation Anatomy Choking Dealing with an unresponsive casualty  Minor injuries  Epilepsy Basic hygiene in First Aid Bleeding control Shock

 Certification 

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. 

 

Number of candidates

A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 14 years of age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment. A student cannot assume a responsibility in the workplace until they reach the age of 16, and then it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that the student is suitable for that role. The certificate will expire as dated on the certificate, irrespective of age.

Price (min. 6 persons)

From 6 to 7 candidates: £65/candidate

From 8 to 9 candidates: £55/candidate

From 10 to 12 candidates: £45/candidate

First Aid at Work (FAW)

RQF Level 3 Award Qualification title: FAA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work

Unit 1 title: Emergency First Aid in the workplace

Unit 2 title: Recognition and Management of illness and injury in the workplace

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It is a requirement of the Health & Safety law that employers provide a safe and healthy environment to work in. If your assessment of first aid needs highlights the need for qualified first aiders, then this level 3 qualification (level 6 in Scotland) will provide you with suitable, highly trained personnel. This comprehensive three-day course covers a wide range of first aid emergencies, enabling all participants to deal with emergency situations with confidence in a prompt, safe and effective way. In addition, this course will include any protocol changes that may have arisen since their last training course. This course will give the participants a qualification to the highest level of First Aid, meeting the statutory requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

Duration

A minimum of 18 hours spread over at least three days. Ideally, the course should be run over three consecutive days, but we have the flexibility to accommodate your specific needs if you so desire providing it is completed within 10 weeks of starting the course and the training sessions last for a minimum of two hours.

Certification

Summative practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor each day, along with a written assessment for unit 2. A three year Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (Level 6 in Scotland) will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. No external assessors are required.

Syllabus

A range of subjects are covered including:

Legalities, responsibilities and reporting Resuscitation and AED awareness Assessment of the situation Dealing with an unresponsive casualty Bandaging Shock (including Anaphylaxis) Fractures and spinal injuries Heart attacks Choking Control of bleeding Head injuries Eye injuries Poisoning Chest injuries Sprains and strains Burns Asthma Diabetes Epilepsy Stroke Certification.

Candidates

A minimum of 6 and maximum of 12 candidates are allowed, and must be a minimum of 14 years of age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.

A Candidate cannot assume a responsibility in the workplace until they reach the age of 16, and then it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that the Candidate is suitable for that role. The certificate will expire as dated on the certificate, irrespective of age.

Price (min. 6 persons)

From 6 to 7 candidates: £160/candidate

From 8 to 9 candidates: £140/candidate

From 10 to 12 candidates: £120/candidate

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