QA Level 3 Award In First Aid At Work (RQF) This page is here if you'd like us to run this course for you and your people, at our venue or yours (within 45 minute drive from Chesterfield, Derbyshire). If you'd like us to run this course for you and you're further away, please contact us direct for a quote. If, instead, you're interested in an open/public course, please go here. Three-day course Gives learners the knowledge and skills to be a first aider Recommended by HSE for high risk workplaces Course Contents: The Roles and Responsibilities of an Emergency First Aider Assessing an Incident Minor Injuries Cuts, Grazes and Bruises Minor Burns and Scalds Managing an Unresponsive Casualty CPR Safe Use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Choking Seizures Wounds and Bleeding Shock Eye Injuries Angina Heart Attack Stroke Asthma Diabetes Anaphylaxis Head Injuries Spinal Injuries Chest Injuries Fractures Sprains, Strains and Dislocations Poisoning Benefits of this course: 1.1 million workers in Britain had an accident at work in 2014/2015 Of those, 2,700 were from the East Midlands On average, one out of every 370 people received an injury at work The estimated cost of injuries and ill health last year was £15 billion The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. This includes carrying out a risk assessment, appointing a suitable amount of first aiders and providing adequate first aid training Typically, first aiders will hold a valid certificate in either First Aid at Work (FAW) or Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Our QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) - FAW - training course is the one recommended for first aiders in a high risk workplace Having the correct first aid provision in the workplace is not just a legal requirement, it is incredibly important for the safety of all members of staff! As this is a Regulated Qualification, employers can book this course for their employees in the safe knowledge that they have fulfilled their legal responsibilities for providing quality first aid training, without having to undertake any lengthy due diligence checks Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification: Our First Aid at Work (FAW) course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards.This means that you can be rest assured that your First Aid at Work Certificate fulfills the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained in First Aid, having the ability to save lives should the situation occur.The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2384/X
FAA Level 2 Award In First Aid For Youth Mental Health (RQF) Classroom (1 day course), Virtual (3 x 2½ hour sessions) Gives learners knowledge of Youth Mental Health First Aid Gives learners the skills to help young people with mental health problems and improve their mental health Course Contents: What is Youth Mental Health? The role of the mental health first aider Identifying mental health conditions Recognising and managing Stress Mental health conditions Recognising a range of mental health conditions:DepressionAnxietyPsychosisEating disordersSuicideSelf-harmPost-traumatic stress disorderConduct disorders - BullyingDrugs and alcohol Mental health first aid action plan Benefits of this course: These figures, taken from the Young Minds website show clearly how many young people suffer with their mental health... One in six children aged five to 16 are identified as having a probable mental health problem That means that, on average, five children in every classroom have a mental health problem 80% of young people with mental health needs agreed that the coronavirus pandemic had made their mental health worse Suicide was the leading cause of death for males and females aged between five to 34 in 2019 Around half of 17-19 year-olds with a diagnosable mental health disorder has self-harmed or attempted suicide at some point In 2018-19, 24% of 17-year-olds reported having self-harmed in the previous year, and seven per cent reported having self-harmed with suicidal intent at some point in their lives So please, learn more about how to help these youngsters, and give them the chance to live happy, healthy lives Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification Our Mental Health First Aid Courses are nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualifications accredited by First Aid Awards Ltd in association with NUCO Training. This means that you can be rest assured that your Mental Health First Aid Certificates fulfill the upcoming legal requirements and are a very good way to make sure you and your employees have a supporting workplace to deal with staff's mental health conditions. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/7176/6
QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) This 1 day, onsite course is £85.00 per person*. Discounts available for a full course of 12 learners. (Telephone for more details 07853 393 777) Individuals can book at £85 per person on an 'Open' course at our training Centre. There is No VAT, Prices include learner registration, QA e-certification, CPR faceshield and course reference booklet. *minimum booking of £400.00
If you work with children, then our accredited Level 3 paediatric first aid course is ideal for you. This 2-day course covers everything you need to know about first aid for children, from CPR to dealing with common injuries and illnesses. You'll learn how to deal with all sorts of emergencies, both big and small, so you can feel confident that you're prepared for anything. The Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid Course (RQF) has been specifically designed to meet the criteria set by the Department for Education’s EYFS Framework.
Embark on a journey to become a workplace hero with our comprehensive one-day First Aid course. This dynamic and engaging training program is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to handle emergency situations confidently and effectively.
FAA Level 1 Award In Awareness Of First Aid For Mental Health (RQF) Classroom (4.5 hour course), Virtual (2 x 2 ½ hour sessions) Gives learners a good awareness of Mental Health First Aid Gives learners the skills to start that difficult conversation Course Contents: What is Mental Health? Why people develop mental health conditions What the role of a mental health first aider is Knowing how to provide advice and practical support Knowing how to recognise and manage stress Recognising a range of mental health conditions: Depression Anxiety Psychosis Eating disorders Suicide Self-harm Benefits of this course: 37% of all work-related ill-health is due to mental health problems Problems with mental health cover 45% of all working days lost A whopping 12.8 million working days, or 49, 042 years, were lost due to mental health problems in 2018/19 602,000 workers suffered from work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2018/19 One in four people will have a mental health problem at some point during their lives Whether work is causing or aggravating mental health problems, employers have a legal responsibility towards their employees Work-related mental health issues must to be assessed to measure the levels of risk to staff Where a risk is identified, steps must be taken to remove it or reduce it as far as reasonably practicable This half day course gives people a good awareness of mental health in the workplace For a more complete introduction, see our full day First Aid for Mental Health or two day Supervising First Aid for Mental Health courses Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification This Awareness of Mental Health First Aid Course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by First Aid Awards. This means that you can be rest assured that your Mental Health First Aid Certificates fulfil the upcoming legal requirements and are a very good way to make sure you and your employees have a supporting workplace to deal with staff's mental health conditions. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/3768/0
Recent changes to Forestry Commission policy recommend those who work in the Forestry industry attend training which includes additional topics relevant to the risks and nature or their work. The Forestry Commission recommend topics including: Crush Injuries Catastrophic bleeding including chainsaw including chainsaw injuries and gun shot wounds Hypothermia / Exposure Suspension injuries Lyme's Disease Lightning & High Voltage injuries Casualty evacuation planning These are in addition to the normal Emergency First Aid criteria. Who Should Attend? This course is ideal for those who work or intend to work in a forestry, agricultural or remote environment, such as tree surgeons and farmers. Emergency First Aid Course Content Health & Safety First Aid Kit Resuscitation/CPR AED Familiarisation Recovery Position Choking - Adult, Child, Baby Burns & Scalds Poisoning including Anaphylaxis Epilepsy Shock Bleeding including Catastrophic bleeding Asthma Head Injuries Breaks, Sprains & Strains Specific Conditions (Heart Attack) Assessment / Certification Independent qualified assessors carry out the assessments. Each delegate that passes will receive a Certificate valid for Three years. Please note those holding a valid Certificate, training can take place up to 3 months in advance of the expiry date & the new Certificate will be dated from the expiry date of the old Certificate.
This paediatric first aid course provides essential information related to the Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF). Participants will gain vital skills and knowledge necessary to respond effectively to emergencies involving infants and children, ensuring the safety and well-being of young individuals in critical situations.
First Aid at Work (RQF) accredited course delivered by Health Care Professionals
First Aid Sessions For Children And Young People Children are quite capable of applying First Aid to help others As a matter of fact, children as young as 3 have saved their parents' lives by staying calm and calling an ambulance These short sessions will cover a variety of subjects, depending on their age These sessions can be held as Mini Medics or as other sessions Session Contents: For younger primary school children, we tend to cover:Calling for HelpRecovery PositionChokingMinor Injuries For older primary school children, we tend to cover:Calling for HelpRecovery PositionCPR and Use of an AEDChokingMinor Injuries For secondary school pupils, we tend to coverCalling for HelpRecovery PositionCPR and Use of an AEDChokingMinor InjuriesBleeding Injuries Benefits of this course: In order to take part in our Qualsafe Awards Accredited training courses, one has to be 14 or 16 years old Younger children are quite capable of applying First Aid to help others As a matter of fact, children as young as 3 have saved their parents' lives by staying calm and calling an ambulance According to the Resuscitation Council UK, and the European Resuscitation Council, all school children should be taught how to perform CPR Therefore, we are teaching Children and Young People the basics of First Aid in small groups This QA Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) qualification is ideal for:Parents/carers or family members who want to learn key paediatric first aid skillsThose who work with children and are not required to comply with Ofsted’s Childcare Register or Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) 2014 requirements We now also have the option of running these sessions as Mini Medics sessions Just ask! Accreditation These sessions will not be accredited. We are happy to create in-house certificates for the youngsters. We can also give the children a Mini Medics book and certificate if you like or prefer - this will incur an additional charge per child.