Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work

A minimum of 14 years of age, although a candidate can only take responsibility in the workplace at aged 16.

Provides participants with the practical and theoretical skills and knowledge to provide treatment to casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner. A range of subjects are covered including:

• Responsibilities and reporting

• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty

• Basic hygiene in First Aid

• Resuscitation and AED awareness

• Minor injuries

• Bleeding control and shock

• Burns

• Choking

• Seizures

Two lessons per week for 3 weeks. September start and rolling courses thereafter every three weeks where demand permits. There may also be opportunities throughout the year to take this course on one day during a weekend. Maximum of 12 candidates per course.

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.

£35 which includes a course handbook and certification.