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First Aid (Annual Refresher)

Qualification purpose

This qualification is aimed at those who have completed a workplace first aider as outlined in the Health and Safety (First-aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982, and who are refreshing their knowledge and skills as outlined in the above legislation.

Qualification objective

This qualification has the purpose of supporting a role in the workplace.

Qualification structure

Qualification title

QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid (Annual Refresher) (RQF)

Qualification accreditation number 603/2613/X

Qualification level 3

Credit value 1

Guided learning hours (GLH) 3

Total Qualification Time (TQT) 3

Unit one title

First aid basic skills update

Pre-requisites

This qualification is aimed at those over 16 who are able to undertake the responsibilities associated with being a workplace emergency first aider.

Candidates between 14-16 years can undertake the qualification, however they should not be relied upon by employers to be a sole emergency first aider.

It is recommended that candidates have a minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or equivalent.

Attendees will be required to demonstrate first aid procedures as they would in a real work environment. This includes providing CPR to a casualty who is on the floor, therefore be physically capable of doing so

There are no other pre-requisites for this qualification.

Course Content

A range of subjects are covered including:

Be able to assess an incident
Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty
Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock

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