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First Aid at Work
- which course do I need?

 

 

SA Safety offers a range QNUK of First Aid at Work courses, designed for your every workplace need.

 

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QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)

 

 This qualification is for those undertaking the role of a first aider in the workplace. Candidates should be over 16 years of age, and should be at least a level 2 numeracy and literacy or equivalent. 

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

This qualification is for those undertaking the role of a first aider in the workplace, and is designed to maintain your skills, not as a requalification.

This is a half-day course, leading to a refresher qualification that lasts one year. Recommended group size is 12 learners.

The refresher course is for people already holding a current First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work qualification, who are in need of an annual refresher as recommended in the Health and Safety (First aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.

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QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)

 

This one-day course is the most popular first aid qualification, and is the choice of many employers to ensure they are meeting the requirements of the Health and Safety (first aid) Regulations.

The qualifiation lasts for three years, and is ideal for those employers that need to meet the minimum requirement of first aid regulations; typically, those working in shops, offices and other low risk environments.

The QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First aid at Work (RQF) has been developed in conjunction with other accrediting bodies and has been designed to support employers to meet their requirements under the Health and Safety (First Aid) regulations 1981. (NI 1982)

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QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (Management of Catastrophic Bleeding) (RQF)

 

 The one-day Emergency First Aid at Work course is the most popular first aid qualification, and is the choice of many employers to ensure they are meeting the requirements of the Health and Safety (first aid) Regulations. This version of the course provides additional training for employees who are working in higher risk environments where the risk of dealing with a catastrophic bleed is more likely.

This is a one-day course, leading to a qualification that lasts for three years. 

QNUK Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid (RQF)

 

Everything you need to know: This two day course is for those undertaking the role of a first aider in an outdoors environment, and covers a wide range of first aid situations that could potentially be encountered and managed when medical assistance is not immediately available.

Attendees will typically require an outdoor first aid qualification to meet NGB requirements. NGBS include BCU, BASI, MLTB etc

Candidates should be over 16 years of age and have at least a level 2 numeracy and literacy or equivalent. Candidates under the age of 16 can complete the qualification, however, employers should not rely on those under 16 to be a lone first aider.

This is a two-day course, leading to a qualification that lasts for three years. The recommended group size is 12 learners.

Duration: 2 days. Price per person: £230 exclusive of VAT

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the role and responsibilities of a First Aider

  • Be able to assess an incident

  • Conduct a scene survey

  • Conduct a primary survey of a casualty

  • Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally

  • Manage a casualty who is in seizure

  • Recognise the need to commence Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

  • Demonstrate Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation using a manikin

  • Be able to recognise and assist a casualty who is choking

  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking

  • Manage a casualty with external bleeding.

  • Demonstrate how to control severe external bleeding

  • Manage a casualty who is in shock.

  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is in shock

  • Manage a casualty with a minor injury.

  • Administer first aid to a casualty with small cuts, grazes and bruises

  • Administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds

  • Administer first aid to a casualty with small splinters

  • Explain the importance of consent

  • Administer first aid to a casualty with injuries to bones, muscles and joints

  • Recognise and manage common types of fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains

  • Administer first aid to a casualty with suspected head, neck and back injuries

  • Recognise and manage suspected concussion, skull fracture and cerebral compression

  • Demonstrate how to manage a suspected spinal injury

  • How to administer first aid to a casualty with suspected chest and abdominal injuries.

  • How to recognise and manage a chest injury

  • How to recognise and manage an abdominal injury

  • How to administer first aid to a casualty with thermal injuries

  • Demonstrate how to manage a burn and scald injury

  • Demonstrate how to manage an incident involving electricity

  • Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty with eye injuries

  • How to administer first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning

  • Describe how poisons enter the body

  • Recognise a casualty affected by common poisonous substances, including plants

  • How to administer first aid to a casualty affected by common poisonous substances, including plant

  • Identify sources of information that provide procedures for treating casualties affected by poisonous substances

  • Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with anaphylactic shock

  • Identify common triggers for anaphylaxis

  • Recognise and manage a casualty suffering from anaphylactic shock

  • Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness

  • Recognise and manage the signs and symptoms of major illnesses including heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, diabetes, asthma, Leptospirosis

  • Recognise bites and stings caused by inhabitants of the outdoor environment including (ticks, wasps, bees, Adders)

  • Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is experiencing the effects of extreme heat and cold.

  • Recognise and treat the effects of extreme cold occurring by participating in activities

  • Recognise and treat the effects of extreme heat occurring by participating in activities

  • Be able to take and record vital signs

  • Complete a record of a set of vital signs – AVPU, Colour, Temperature, Breathing

QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency Outdoor First Aid (RQF)

 

Everything you need to know: This qualification is for those undertaking the role of a first aider in an outdoors environment, for example at outdoor pursuits activity centres.

The qualification is typically delivered over one day and covers common injuries and conditions that activity instructors may face. The qualification lasts for three years.

Candidates should be over 16 years of age and have at least a level 2 numeracy and literacy or equivalent. Candidates under the age of 16 can complete the qualification, however, employers should not rely on those under 16 to be a lone first aider.

Duration: 1 day. Price per person: £80 exclusive of VAT

Learning Outcomes:

  • The role and responsibilities of a first aider in an outdoors environment

  • How to minimise the risk of infection to self and others

  • The need for consent to provide First Aid

  • Conducting a scene survey

  • Conducting a primary survey of a casualty

  • Protecting a casualty from environmental factors

  • Summoning appropriate assistance when necessary

  • How to administer First Aid to a casualty at risk of hypothermia

  • Monitoring a casualty’s vital signs

  • When to administer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

  • Demonstrating CPR using a manikin

  • Demonstrating the use of an automated external defibrillator

  • Modifications of CPR in relation to a child, drowning, avalanche, lightning strike, remote from immediate help

  • When to place a casualty into the recovery position

  • Demonstrating how to place a casualty into the recovery position

  • How to administer First Aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure

  • Know when choking is mild and severe

  • Demonstrating how to administer First Aid to a casualty who is choking

  • How to administer First Aid to a casualty with a minor wound

  • How to administer First Aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds

  • The severity of external bleeding

  • How to recognise a casualty who is suffering from shock

  • How to administer First Aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock

  • How to administer First Aid to a casualty who has been immersed in water

QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work +F (RQF)

 

Everything you need to know:This three-day course is suitable for people undertaking the role of a workplace first aider while working on Forestry Commission land.

The QNUK Level 3 Award in First aid at Work +F (RQF) has been developed to meet both the Forestry Commission First aid requirements, and the first aid requirements under the Health and Safety (First Aid) regulations 1981. (NI 1982). Recommended group size is 8 learners, and the qualification lasts for three years.

Candidates should be over 16 years of age, and should be at least a level 2 numeracy and literacy or equivalent. Those under the age of 16 can complete the qualification, however, employers should not rely on those under 16 to be a lone first aider.

Duration: 3 days. Price per person: £180 exclusive of VAT

Learning Outcomes:

  • The role and responsibilities of a first aider in an outdoors environment

  • How to minimise the risk of infection to self and others

  • The need for consent to provide First Aid

  • Conducting a scene survey

  • Conducting a primary survey of a casualty

  • Protecting a casualty from environmental factors

  • Summoning appropriate assistance when necessary

  • How to administer First Aid to a casualty at risk of hypothermia

  • Monitoring a casualty’s vital signs

  • When to administer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

  • Demonstrating CPR using a manikin

  • Demonstrating the use of an automated external defibrillator

  • Modifications of CPR in relation to a child, drowning, avalanche, lightning strike, remote from immediate help

  • When to place a casualty into the recovery position

  • Demonstrating how to place a casualty into the recovery position

  • How to administer First Aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure

  • Know when choking is mild and severe

  • Demonstrating how to administer First Aid to a casualty who is choking

  • How to administer First Aid to a casualty with a minor wound

  • How to administer First Aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds

  • The severity of external bleeding

  • How to recognise a casualty who is suffering from shock

  • How to administer First Aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock

  • How to administer First Aid to a casualty who has been immersed in water

QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work +F (RQF)

 

Everything you need to know:The Emergency First aid at work +F qualification is a one-day course is aimed at those undertaking the role of an emergency First aider on Forestry Commission land, where a “+F” is required.

The qualification lasts for three years, and naturally meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (first aid) Regulations 1981 (1982 NI). Group size is 12 learners.

Candidates should be over 16 years and at least a level 2 numeracy and literacy or equivalent.

Duration: 1 day. Price per person: £80 exclusive of VAT

Learning Outcomes:

  • The role and responsibilities of a forestry first aider

  • How to minimise the risk of infection to self and others

  • The need for consent to provide First Aid

  • Conducting a scene survey

  • Conducting a primary survey of a casualty

  • Protecting a casualty from environmental factors

  • Summoning appropriate assistance when necessary

  • How to administer First Aid to a casualty at risk of hypothermia

  • Monitoring a casualty’s vital signs

  • When to administer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

  • Demonstrating CPR using a manikin

  • When to place a casualty into the recovery position

  • Demonstrating how to place a casualty into the recovery position

  • How to administer First Aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure

  • When choking is mild and severe

  • Demonstrating how to administer First Aid to a casualty who is choking

  • How to administer First Aid to a casualty with small cuts, grazes, bruises and small splinters

  • How to administer First Aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds.

  • The severity of external bleeding

  • Demonstrating how to control external bleeding

  • Demonstrate control of external bleeding using a haemostatic agent and tourniquet

  • The management of an incident involving a crush injury

  • How to recognise a casualty who is suffering from shock

  • How to administer First Aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock

  • How to administer First Aid for a casualty that has been bitten by a tick

  • How to recognise suspected Lyme’s disease

  • How to administer First Aid for a casualty that has been stung

  • Common triggers for anaphylaxis

  • Recognising suspected anaphylaxis

  • How to administer First Aid for a casualty suffering from anaphylaxis

QNUK Level 3 Award in Forest School First Aid (RQF)

 

Everything you need to know:This regulated qualification is currently unique to Qualifications Network. It is aimed at forest school leaders who may currently need to undertake up to 3 first aid qualifications to meet requirements. This qualification covers the material in three essential First Aid courses, and has been mapped to the following:

  • QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First aid at Work (RQF)

  • QNUK Level 3 Award in Outdoor First aid (RQF)

  • QNUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First aid (RQF)

This two-day course is available to those over 16 years; candidates under the age of 16 can complete the qualification, however, employers should not rely on those under 16 to be a lone first aider. All candidates should be at least a level 2 numeracy and literacy or equivalent. No requalification is required, but it is wise to keep first aid training refreshed. Recommended group size is 8 learners; some pre-course work may be required.

Duration: 2 days. Price per person: £150 exclusive of VAT

Learning Outcomes:

Unit 1 – Understand the role and responsibilities of the forest school first aider

  • Identify the role and responsibilities of a forest school first aider

  • Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others

  • Identify the need for consent to provide first aid

  • Be able to manage an incident in an outdoor setting

  • Conduct a scene survey

  • Conduct a primary survey on a paediatric casualty

  • Conduct a primary survey on an adult casualty

  • Protect a casualty from environmental factors

  • Summon appropriate assistance when necessary

  • Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty at risk of hypothermia

  • Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is unresponsive and breathing normally

  • Justify when to place a casualty into the recovery position 3.2 Place an infant into the recovery position

  • Place an adult or child into the recovery position

  • Continually monitor a casualty whilst they are in the recovery position

  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure

  • Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is unresponsive and not breathing normally

  • Identify when to administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

  • Demonstrate CPR on a paediatric casualty using a manikin

  • Demonstrate CPR on an adult casualty using a manikin

  • Demonstrate the use of an AED

  • Outline modifications of CPR in relation to drowning, avalanche, lightning strike and remote from immediate help

  • Be able to provide first aid to a casualty that is choking

  • Identify when choking is mild and severe

  • Administer first aid for an infant that is choking

  • Demonstrate the treatment for an adult or child who is choking

  • Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding

  • Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with a minor wound

  • Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds

  • Identify the severity of external bleeding

  • Demonstrate the control of external bleeding

  • Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock

  • Recognise a casualty who is suffering from shock

  • Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock

  • Know how to provide first aid to a casualty affected by immersion in water

  • Outline how to administer first aid to a casualty who has been immersed in water

Unit 2 – Recognition and management of illness and injury in a forest school setting

  • Be able to conduct a secondary survey

  • Identify the information to be collected when gathering a casualty history

  • Demonstrate how to conduct a head to toe survey

  • Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints

  • Describe types of fractures

  • Recognise suspected fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains

  • Identify how to Administer first aid for suspected fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains

  • Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head, neck or back injuries

  • Recognise a suspected major injury

  • Identify how to administer first aid for a suspected major Injury

  • Demonstrate how to perform a log roll

  • Understand how to administer first aid to a casualty with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose

  • Outline how to administer first aid for an infant or child with a foreign body in the eye, ear and nose

  • Outline how to administer first aid for an infant or child with an eye injury

  • Know how to administer first aid to a casualty with a suspected major illness

  • Recognise suspected allergic reaction, asthma attack, diabetic emergency, febrile convulsion heart attack, stroke and meningitis

  • Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty suffering from suspected allergic reaction, asthma attack, diabetic emergency, febrile convulsion, heart attack, stroke and meningitis

  • Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is experiencing the effects of heat or cold

  • Outline how to recognise a casualty who has been affected by heat and cold

  • Outline how to manage a casualty who has been affected by heat and cold

  • Understand how to administer first aid to a casualty who has sustained an electric shock

  • Outline how to safely manage an incident involving electricity

  • Identify how to administer first aid for electric shock incidents

  • Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds

  • Recognise the factors that affect the severity of burns and scalds

  • Administer first aid for burns and scalds

  • Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who have been poisoned

  • Identify the routes that poisons can take to enter the body 9.2 Identify how to administer first aid for sudden poisoning

  • Know how to provide first aid to a casualty suffering from an anaphylactic reaction

  • Identify common triggers for anaphylaxis

  • Recognise suspected anaphylaxis

  • Identify how to administer first aid for an anaphylactic reaction

QNUK Level 3 Award in Activity First Aid (RQF)

 

Everything you need to know:This two-day course is suitable for those requiring a first aid qualification to support their role as a sports coach or instructor.

The qualification, which is valid for three years, builds on the Emergency First Aid at Work qualification; this is the most popular first aid qualification, and is the choice of many employers to ensure they are meeting the requirements of the Health and Safety (first aid) Regulations.

The QNUK Level 3 Award in Activity First Aid (RQF) has been enhanced with additional content to include core common injuries found in sporting activities. Recommended group size is 8 learners.

Duration: 2 days. Price per person: £230 exclusive of VAT

Learning Outcomes:

Unit 1 Emergency First Aid in Activities

  • The role and responsibilities of a first aider

  • How to minimise the risk of infection to self and others

  • The need for consent to provide First Aid

  • Conducting a scene survey

  • Conducting a primary survey of a casualty

  • Summoning appropriate assistance when necessary

  • When to administer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

  • Demonstrating CPR using a manikin

  • How to perform CPR for Children and victims of drowning

  • When to place a casualty into the recovery position

  • Demonstrating how to place a casualty into the recovery position

  • How to administer First Aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure

  • Identify when choking is mild or severe

  • Demonstrating how to administer First Aid to a casualty who is choking

  • The severity of external bleeding

  • Demonstrating how to control external bleeding

  • How to recognise a casualty who is suffering from shock

  • How to administer First Aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock

  • How to administer First Aid to a casualty with small cuts, grazes, bruises, small splinters

  • How to administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds

Unit 2 Recognition and management of illness and injury in the workplace

  • The information to be collected when gathering a casualty history

  • How to conduct a head to toe survey

  • Recognising suspected, fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains

  • How to administer First Aid for fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains

  • Demonstrating how to apply a support sling and an elevated sling

  • Recognising a suspected head injury and spinal injury

  • How to administer First Aid for a suspected head Injury

  • How to administer First Aid for a suspected spinal injury

  • Recognising a suspected flail chest and penetrating chest injury

  • How to administer First Aid for a flail chest and penetrating chest injury

  • How to administer First Aid for a casualty with a foreign body in eye and an eye injury

  • How to administer First Aid for bites and stings

  • Recognising suspected anaphylaxis

  • How to administer First Aid for a casualty suffering from anaphylaxis

  • Recognising suspected heart attack, stroke, epileptic seizure, asthma attack and diabetic emergency

QNUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF)

                           

Everything you need to know: This qualification is aimed at those working in an early years setting who require a paediatric first aid qualification to meet the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.

The QNUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First aid (RQF) is seen as the most common course for early years practitioners, and is delivered over 2 days to learner groups of up to 12 people. The qualification lasts for three years.

Candidates should be over 16 years, and at least a level 2 numeracy and literacy 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.

Duration: 2 days. Price per person: £150 exclusive of VAT

Learning Outcomes:

Unit 1 – Emergency paediatric first aid

  • How to minimise the risk of infection to self and others

  • Differences between an infant and a child for the purposes of First aid treatment

  • Conducting a scene survey

  • Conducting a primary survey on an infant and a child

  • Summoning appropriate assistance when necessary

  • When to administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to an infant and a child

  • Demonstrating CPR using an infant and a child manikin

  • When to place an infant or a child into the recovery position

  • Demonstrating how to place an infant and a child into the recovery position

  • How to administer First aid to an infant or a child who is experiencing a seizure

  • When choking is mild or severe

  • Demonstrating how to administer First aid to an infant and a child who is choking

  • The severity of external bleeding for an infant and a child

  • Demonstrating how to administer First aid to an infant or a child with external bleeding

  • When an infant or a child is suffering from shock

  • How to administer First aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock

  • How to administer First aid for bites, stings, small cuts, grazes, bumps and bruises, small splinters and nose bleeds

Unit 2 Managing paediatric illness, injuries and emergencies

  • Recognising a suspected fracture or dislocation, sprain or strain

  • Demonstrating how to apply a support sling and an elevated sling

  • Recognise a suspected head injury and spinal injury

  • How to administer First aid for an infant or a child with a suspected head injury

  • How to administer First aid for an infant or a child with a suspected spinal injury

  • How to administer First aid for an infant or a child with a foreign body in the eye, ear and nose

  • Identify how to administer First aid for an infant or a child with an eye injury

  • Recognising suspected diabetic emergency, asthma attack, allergic reaction, meningitis, febrile convulsions

  • How to administer First aid for an infant or a child who is suspected to be suffering from diabetic emergency, asthma attack. allergic reaction, meningitis and febrile convulsions

  • When an infant or a child is suffering from extreme cold and extreme heat

  • How to administer first aid for an infant or a child who is suffering from extreme cold and extreme heat

  • How to safely manage an incident involving electricity

  • How to administer First aid for an infant or a child who has suffered an electric shock

  • How to recognise the severity of burns and scalds

  • How to administer First aid for an infant or a child with burns and scalds

  • How poisonous substances can enter the body

  • How to administer First aid for an infant or a child with suspected sudden poisoning

  • Recognising suspected anaphylaxis in an infant or a child

  • How to administer First aid for an infant or a child with suspected anaphylaxis

  • Demonstrate the use of a ‘training device’ adrenaline auto-injector

QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)

 

Everything you need to know:This one-day course is aimed at those working in an early years setting who require a first aid qualification for emergency paediatric first aid.

This qualification meets the requirements for those working in an early years setting, however, the setting should ensure that they also have suitable numbers of staff with a ‘2 day’ qualification such as the QNUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First aid (RQF)

Candidates should be over 16 years, and at least a level 2 numeracy and literacy or equivalent. The group size will b e up to 12 learners; 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.

Duration: 1 day. Price per person: £80 exclusive of VAT

Learning Outcomes:

  • The role and responsibilities of a Paediatric First Aider

  • How to minimise the risk of infection to self and others

  • The difference between an infant and a child for the purposes of First Aid treatment

  • Conducting a scene survey

  • Conducting a primary survey on an infant and a child

  • Summoning appropriate assistance when necessary

  • When to administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to an infant and a child

  • Demonstrating CPR using an infant and a child manikin

  • When to place an infant or a child into the recovery position

  • Demonstrating how to place an infant and a child into the recovery position

  • Demonstrating continual monitoring of breathing for an infant and a child whilst they are in the recovery position

  • How to administer First Aid to an infant or a child who is experiencing a seizure

  • When choking is mild and severe

  • Demonstrating how to administer First Aid to an infant and a child who is choking

  • The severity of external bleeding for an infant and a child

  • Demonstrating how to administer First Aid to an infant or a child with external bleeding

  • When an infant or a child is suffering from shock

  • How to administer First Aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock

  • How to administer First Aid for bites, stings, small cuts, grazes, bumps and bruises, small splinters and nose bleeds

QNUK Level 3 Award in Responding to Anaphylactic Reactions (RQF)

 

Everything you need to know: This half-day course is for those that require additional training in basic life support and management of anaphylaxis.
Many attendees are those working in environments that support children that may be at risk of severe allergic reactions, for example those working in nurseries and other early years settings.

The qualification has also been designed as the perfect add-on to standard first aid courses such as the QNUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First aid (RQF).

Candidates should be over 16 years, and at least a level 2 numeracy and literacy or equivalent. The group size will be up to 12 learners, and the qualification lasts for a year.

Duration: half a day. Price per person: £50 exclusive of VAT

Learning Outcomes:

  • Conducting a scene survey

  • Conducting a primary survey of a casualty

  • Summoning appropriate assistance when necessary

  • When to administer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

  • Demonstrating CPR using a manikin

  • Demonstrating CPR for a child and an infant

  • When to place a casualty into the recovery position

  • Demonstrating how to place a casualty into the recovery position

  • Common triggers for anaphylaxis

  • How to minimise the risk of an allergic reaction

  • Recognising suspected anaphylaxis

  • How to administer First Aid for a casualty suffering from anaphylaxis

  • Demonstrating the correct use of approved adrenaline autoinjectors

QNUK Level 3 Award for First Responders (RQF)

 

Everything you need to know:This intensive four-day course is most suitable for those that require a more advanced level of first aid knowledge for their workplace. Typical learners include security operatives, construction and industrial first aiders looking to build upon the standard first aid qualification.

Because this course covers a wide range of first aid situations, Learners are recommended to have previous competence in first aid. Learners wanting to increase their knowledge further may choose to progress onto other prehospital qualifications, for example Oxygen and medical gases administration.

This qualification is available to those over 18 years, and candidates should be at least a level 2 numeracy and literacy or equivalent. Group size is up to 8 learners, and the qualification lasts for three years.

Duration: 4 days. Price per person: £450 exclusive of VAT

Learning Outcomes:

  • Outline the roles and responsibilities of a first responder

  • Explain how a first responder can minimise the risk of infection when dealing with an incident

  • Demonstrate the appropriate use of available first aid equipment

  • Identify the capabilities of different emergency services personnel

  • Outline the principles of effectively communicating with others at an incident

  • Outline ways to safeguard a vulnerable person

  • Give examples of common mental health conditions

  • Explain the principles of scene safety

  • Explain how a first responder can undertake a dynamic risk assessment of an incident

  • Differentiate the priority level of casualties using a recognised triage model

  • Demonstrate appropriate scene safety management

  • Outline the stages of a manual handling risk assessment

  • Summarise the how an individual can reduce the risk of a manual handling injury

  • Perform a respiratory assessment for breathing rate, depth and quality

  • Demonstrate how to assess the presence, rate and rhythm of circulation

  • Demonstrate how to assess a casualty’s capillary refill time

  • Explain how to undertake a casualty history

  • Perform a primary survey

  • List the causes of unconsciousness

  • Demonstrate cardio-pulmonary resuscitation on an adult manikin in accordance to current guidelines

  • Explain the safety considerations when using an automated external defibrillator

  • Demonstrate how to use an automated external defibrillator safely and in accordance to current guidelines

  • Perform a head to toe survey

  • Demonstrate how to place an unconscious casualty in the recovery position

  • Explain how to recognise an obstructed airway

  • Demonstrate how to manage an adult casualty who is choking

  • Demonstrate how to place the casualty’s head in neutral alignment

  • Demonstrate how to open a casualty’s airway using the jaw thrust procedure

  • Demonstrate postural airway management

  • Demonstrate how to use suction

  • Demonstrate how to size and insert a simple airway adjunct

  • Describe the different types of wounds

  • Describe the different types of bleeding

  • Explain how to estimate the amount of blood loss based on the types of wounds

  • Demonstrate how to manage a casualty who is bleeding

  • Outline the recognition and management of burns and scalds

  • Outline the management of a casualty with an eye injury

  • Define the term “Catastrophic bleeding”

  • Explain how to recognise catastrophic bleeding

  • Demonstrate appropriate management of a casualty with a catastrophic bleed

  • Demonstrate the use of a manufactured tourniquet

  • Explain the term ‘shock’

  • Summarise the different types of shock

  • Demonstrate how to manage a casualty in hypovolaemic shock

  • Outline the recognition and management of common trauma related injuries

  • Outline the recognition and management of common trauma related head, neck and back injuries

  • Outline the functions of the spine

  • Explain the common mechanisms of injury for a spinal injury

  • Demonstrate appropriate management of a casualty with a suspected spinal injury

  • Explain how a first responder can recognise an individual with a common medical emergency

  • Explain how a first responder can support an individual with a common medical emergency

  • Demonstrate how to perform a FAST test

  • Demonstrate how to perform a FAST test in line with current practice from the stroke association

  • Demonstrate the safe use of an adrenaline auto injector

  • Explain the term ‘sepsis’

  • Outline how to recognise and support a casualty suffering from the effects of the cold

  • Outline how to recognise and support a casualty suffering from the effects of heat

  • Demonstrate how to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation on a paediatric casualty

  • Demonstrate how to manage a choking paediatric casualty

  • Demonstrate how to place an unconscious paediatric casualty into the recovery position

QNUK Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support (Adults and Children) (RQF)

 

Everything you need to know: This one-day course is designed for those that are interested in or are required to attend annual training in basic life support.

While some candidates may be interested in undertaking this qualification for personal development, those working in a GP or dentist surgery may attend to meet industry requirements.

This qualification is aimed at those over 16 years, and candidates should be at least a level 2 numeracy and literacy or equivalent. Group size is up to 12 learners, and the qualification lasts for one year

Duration: 1 day. Price per person: £80 exclusive of VAT

Learning Outcomes:

  • Basic life support for adults and children

  • Conduct a primary survey of an adult, a child and an infant

  • Conduct a primary survey of a casualty, to include dangers, response, open airway and breathing check

  • Identify the need to commence CPR

  • Differentiate between casualties who require resuscitation and when they should be placed into a recovery position

  • Demonstrate basic CPR in accordance with current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines

  • Differentiate between casualties who require resuscitation and when they should be placed into a recovery position

  • Demonstrate the recovery position, as outlined by the latest Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines

  • Identify recognition features of a mild and a severe obstruction of the airway

  • Demonstrate the treatment protocol for a choking casualty

QNUK Level 3 Award in Administration of Emergency Medical Gases (RQF)

 

Everything you need to know: This specialist one-day course is the ideal qualification for those that are responsible for the administering of oxygen and Entonox®.

This qualification is typically for those working in a Prehospital setting

Candidates must be over 18 years, and should be at least a level 2 numeracy and literacy or equivalent. Candidates should also hold a valid first aid certificate as a minimum requirement for this course. Group size up to 8 learners; there is no mandatory requalification for this course.

Duration: 1 day. Price per person: £80 exclusive of VAT

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the principles of administering oxygen in an emergency

  • Outline how oxygen is used within the body

  • Identify indications for the administration of oxygen in different emergency situations

  • Identify contraindications that prohibit the administration of oxygen

  • Describe the use pulse oximetry

  • Describe the limitations of pulse oximetry

  • Outline precautions to be observed in relation to oxygen when handling, using and storing

  • Understand how to administer oxygen to a casualty

  • Demonstrate operational checks to be undertaken on oxygen therapy equipment prior to use

  • Demonstrate the safe preparation of different administration devices for a casualty not in cardiac arrest

  • Demonstrate the delivery of oxygen using a bag valve mask, pocket mask with oxygen port

  • Outline the details that should be recorded in relation to the administration of oxygen

  • Understand the principles of administering Entonox®

  • Describe the presentation of Entonox®

  • Identify indications for the administration of Entonox®

  • Identify contraindications that prohibit the administration of Entonox®

  • Identify the cautions for administering Entonox

  • Outline precautions to be observed in relation to Entonox® when handling, using and storing

  • Understand how to administer Entonox® to a casualty

  • Demonstrate operational checks to be undertaken on Entonox® therapy equipment prior to use

  • Demonstrate the safe preparation of Entonox®

  • Outline the details that should be recorded in relation to the use of Entonox®

QNUK Level 3 Award in Administration of Emergency Oxygen (RQF)

 

Everything you need to know: This specialist half-day course  is the ideal qualification for those that are responsible for the administering of oxygen.

This qualification is typically for those working in a Prehospital, healthcare or leisure setting.

Candidates must be over 18 years, and should be at least a level 2 numeracy and literacy or equivalent. Candidates should also hold a valid first aid certificate as a minimum requirement for this course. Group size up to 8 learners; there is no mandatory requalification for this course.

Duration: half a day. Price per person: £50 exclusive of VAT

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the principles of administering oxygen in an emergency

  • Outline how oxygen is used within the body

  • Identify indications for the administration of oxygen in different emergency situations

  • Identify contraindications that prohibit the administration of oxygen

  • Describe the use pulse oximetry

  • Describe the limitations of pulse oximetry

  • Outline precautions to be observed in relation to oxygen when handling, using and storing

  • Understand how to administer Oxygen to a casualty

  • Demonstrate operational checks to be undertaken on oxygen therapy equipment prior to use

  • Demonstrate the safe preparation of different administration devices for a casualty not in cardiac arrest

  • Demonstrate the delivery of oxygen using a bag valve mask and pocket mask with oxygen port

  • Outline the details that should be recorded in relation to the administration of oxygen

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