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First Aid Qualifications
All organisations must ensure by law that they have a sufficient number of employees who possess a first aid qualification in order to fulfil their first aid needs at all times.
Employers must ensure that their provision is ‘adequate and appropriate in the circumstances’. It is the employer’s responsibility to decide what the requirements of the organisation are by assessing any specific work hazards and ensuring that sufficient equipment, facilities and personnel are available to deal with the consequences of these hazards.
As part of each assessment, the HSE recommends organisations should consider things such as the nature of the work and the subsequent hazards and risks, the size of the organisation, work patterns and accident histories.
Regulated Awarding Organisation - Training Qualifications UK (TQUK)
Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at work
Qualification Overview
The purpose of the Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) is for the learner to attain knowledge and practical competences required to deal with a range of workplace first aid situations. It provides learners with the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and understanding to enable them to provide appropriate care and manage life threatening conditions, minor illness and injuries. Learners will have the knowledge and skills required to provide Emergency First Aid in an occupational setting in a prompt, safe and effective manner to meet the requirements of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) First Aid Regulations. The objectives of the qualification include supporting a role in the workplace and giving learners personal growth and engagement in learning. The qualification is usually delivered as a one-day programme of training and assessment for learners in work or preparing to work to allow them be first aiders in the workplace (low risk environments).
If used for the purposes of meeting HSE requirements then this qualification is valid for three years, after which learners will need to repeat the qualification. It is recommended that learners refresh their knowledge annually.
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
Qualification Overview
The purpose of the qualification is for the learner to attain knowledge and practical competences required to deal with a range of workplace first aid situations.
The Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) is aimed at learners already working or preparing to work in industry. The qualification is usually delivered as a three-day programme of training and assessment for learners to allow them to be first aiders in the workplace.
The qualification has recommended course duration of three days. The course duration may be increased to meet additional learning needs if required but not reduced. The qualification develops learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas: roles and responsibilities of the First Aider; assessing an incident, recognising signs and symptoms of injury and illness, assisting a casualty who is suffering from major injury and illness, chest injuries, spinal injuries and anaphylaxis. The objectives of the qualification include supporting a role in the workplace and giving learners personal growth and engagement in learning.
If this qualification is being used to meet the requirements of the HSE then it is valid for three years, after which learners will need to repeat the qualification, however it is recommended that learners refresh their knowledge annually.
First Aid at work Recertification
Qualification Overview
Because First Aid at Work certificates are valid for a three-year period only, all delegates will be required to complete a requalification course. This includes both the theory and practical assessments which are the same as the ones conducted on the 3 Day First Aid at Work course.
Level 2 Award in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillation
Qualification Overview
This qualification is intended for learners wanting to undertake training or to further develop their knowledge and/or skills in this subject area.
The objectives of the qualification include meeting relevant programmes of learning, supporting a role in the workplace and giving learners personal growth and engagement in learning. It is recommended as training for first aiders in the workplace who have access to a defibrillator.
Learners achieving this qualification will understand the role that Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillation play in the chain of survival. They will understand the importance of maintaining good practice in the safe, prompt and effective administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
This qualification lasts for a period of 3 years, after which learners will need to repeat the qualification, however it is recommended that learners refresh their knowledge annually.
Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Qualification Overview
The purpose of the qualification is for the learner to attain knowledge and practical competences required to deal with a range of workplace first aid situations.
The Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) is usually delivered as a two-day programme of training and assessment for learners to allow them to be paediatric first aiders.
The qualification has recommended course duration of two days. The course duration may be increased to meet additional learning needs if required but not reduced. The qualification develops learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas: roles and responsibilities of the Paediatric First Aider; assessing an incident, recognising signs and symptoms of injury and illness, assisting a casualty who is suffering from major injury and illness, chest injuries, spinal injuries and anaphylaxis.
If this qualification is being used to meet the requirements of the HSE then it is valid for three years, after which learners will need to repeat the qualification, however it is recommended that learners refresh their knowledge annually.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid
Qualification Overview
The purpose of the qualification is for the learner to attain knowledge and practical competences required to deal with a range of workplace first aid situations.
The Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) is usually delivered as a two-day programme of training and assessment for learners to allow them to be paediatric first aiders. The qualification has recommended course duration of two days.
The course duration may be increased to meet additional learning needs if required but not reduced. The qualification develops learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas: roles and responsibilities of the Paediatric First Aider; assessing an incident, recognising signs and symptoms of injury and illness, assisting a casualty who is suffering from major injury and illness, chest injuries, spinal injuries and anaphylaxis.
If this qualification is being used to meet the requirements of the HSE then it is valid for three years, after which learners will need to repeat the qualification, however it is recommended that learners refresh their knowledge annually.
Level 2 Award in First Aid for Sport
Qualification Overview
The purpose of the qualification is to develop learners’ knowledge and practical skills to enable them to recognise and respond with appropriate actions when sports injuries occur. The qualification is aimed at learners who have achieved a level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid and wish to apply this in a sports context
Level 3 Award for Initial Person on the Scene of an Incident - IPOS®
Qualification Overview
The purpose of the qualification is for individuals to develop skills and knowledge allowing them to deliver initial care until Medical help is on scene.
Regulated Awarding Organisation - FutureQuals (FAQ)
Level 3 Level 3 Award in the Immediate Management of Anaphylaxis
Qualification Overview
The purpose of the Level 3 Award in the Immediate Management of Anaphylaxis is to provide the learner with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to recognise and manage a casualty experiencing an acute anaphylaxis episode.
This qualification will give learners the opportunity to:
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Know how to recognise a casualty with anaphylaxis.
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Be able to manage a casualty who is breathing normally.
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Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally.
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Be able to manage a casualty with anaphylaxis.
Level 3 Award in Oxygen Therapy Administration
Qualification Overview
The purpose of this Level 3 Award in Oxygen Therapy Administration is to provide the learner with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to provide medical oxygen to a patient in line with medical gas administration guidelines and service protocols.
This qualification gives the learner the opportunity to:
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Know guidelines for the use of oxygen therapy.
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Be able to administer oxygen therapy
Level 3 Award for First Responders on Scene: Emergency First Responder FROS®
Qualification Overview
The purpose of the Level 3 Award for First Responders on Scene: Emergency First Responder is to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to provide the appropriate care prior to the arrival of an ambulance.
The qualification covers:
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The knowledge and skills relating to scene safety and patient assessment
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Life-threatening emergencies, illnesses, medical conditions and injuries.
The qualification is aimed at individuals who work or intend to provide immediate emergency care. It forms part of the FutureQuals first responder on scene (FROS®) qualification suite.
This qualification is Category C on the FPHC PHEM Skills Framework:
Nationally certificated pre-hospital responder (use of airway adjuncts & oxygen) e.g. Community First Responder
