First Aid Training Newcastle, Darlington, Durham, North East - ATSAS

Learning Outcomes

The first aid training programme for Unit 1 covers the following topics, and the learner will gain knowledge in :

• roles and responsibilities of a first aider
• assessing an incident
• unconscious casualties
• cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• choking
• external bleeding
• shock

• minor injuries

 

The training programme for Unit 2 covers the following topics the learner will gain knowledge in:

• secondary survey
• injuries to bones, joints and muscles
• suspected head and spinal injuries
• chest injuries
• burns and scalds
• eye injuries
• sudden poisoning
• anaphylaxis
• major illnesses

 

The QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work is a two-unit, three-day course that will enable successful candidates to act as a first aider in their workplace. This qualification is suitable for all work places and environments including self-employed. For regulatory purposes, successfully completing the QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work will enable the candidate to act as a first aider in the workplace. This certificate is valid for 3 years.

Learning Outcomes

The training programme for Unit 1 covers the following topics, and the learner will gain knowledge in :

• roles and responsibilities of a first aider
• assessing an incident
• unconscious casualties
• cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• choking
• external bleeding
• shock
• seizures

• minor injuries

 

The training programme for Unit 2 covers the following topics the learner will gain knowledge in:

• secondary survey
• injuries to bones, joints and muscles
• suspected head and spinal injuries
• chest injuries
• burns and scalds
• eye injuries
• sudden poisoning
• anaphylaxis
• major illnesses

 

The QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work refresher is a two-unit, two-day course that will enable successful candidates to act as a first aider in their workplace. This qualification id for staff who have completed the FAW level 3 previously but need to renew their certificate. The candidate must produce their previous certificate and it must not be expired more than one month. This qualification is suitable for all work places and environments including self-employed. For regulatory purposes, successfully renewing the QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work will enable the candidate to continue to act as a first aider in the workplace. This certificate is valid for 3 years.