First Aid at Work - Level 3 | Online Training Course | CPDUK Accredited

Course Duration	6 hours
CPD Hours	6 hours
Accreditation	CPD Certification Service
Certification	CPD Certificate
Certificate Validity	3 years

Who is the course for?

This comprehensive first aid at work online course is designed for individuals preparing to work or working in various environments where they may be required to provide first aid. This course is ideal for those in:

Health and social care
Office settings
Service industries
Self-employed professionals
Distribution and logistics
Sports facilities
Outdoor activity organisations.

Course content

This online first aid at work course is structured into multiple parts, each addressing key competencies needed for effective first aid within the workplace. The content is as follows:

Part 1 - Dealing with immediate emergencies

Primary survey

Techniques to quickly assess the casualty's condition and immediate needs, ensuring responsiveness and airway patency.

Recovery position

This section provides step-by-step instructions on safely placing an unconscious person in the recovery position to maintain a clear airway.

CPR & AED

Detailed training on performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using Automated External Defibrillators (AED) for adults, including troubleshooting common problems.

Secondary survey

Methods for conducting a more detailed assessment once initial life-threatening conditions have been addressed.

Bones, joints and muscle injuries

Identification and first aid management of fractures, dislocations, sprains, and strains.

Head injuries

Instructions on how to recognise and treat concussions, skull fractures, and other traumatic brain injuries.

Spinal injuries

Guidelines for managing spinal injuries, including immobilisation techniques and emergency response.

Part 2 - Managing specific conditions

Heart attack

Recognition of heart attack symptoms and appropriate first aid responses, including medication administration.

Asthma

Steps to assist someone experiencing an asthma attack, including using inhalers and positioning.

Diabetes

Management of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia in diabetic emergencies and how to administer emergency glucose or insulin.

Stroke

Identifying signs of a stroke using the FAST (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) method and taking immediate first aid steps.

Anaphylaxis

Emergency treatment for severe allergic reactions, including using epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens).

Practical demonstrations

Short video content demonstrates first aid techniques, allowing learners to visualise the steps for managing various medical emergencies.

Additional features

Interactive scenarios

Engage with situational judgments to apply what you've learned in simulated real-life scenarios.

Skill assessments

Practical assessments to ensure skills competency in all covered areas.

This comprehensive course aims to equip participants with the skills and confidence needed to effectively respond to a range of common medical emergencies and injuries in the workplace.

Course aims

The aims of this online first aid at work course are to:

Equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform first aid in the workplace effectively.
Prepare you to handle common medical emergencies and injuries with confidence and care.

Learning objectives

This first aid at work e-learning course will:

Outline how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries
Explain how to provide first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning
Master how to provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds
Describe how to provide first aid to a casualty with an eye injury
Realise how to conduct a secondary survey.
Explain how to give first aid to a casualty with suspected bones, muscles, and joint injuries.
Describe how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries.
State how to provide first aid to a casualty with a major illness
Outline how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected anaphylaxis.

Learning outcomes

Upon completing this online first aid at work training course, learners will be equipped to:

Describe how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries.
Explain how to provide first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning.
Demonstrate how to provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds.
Illustrate how to provide first aid to a casualty with an eye injury.
Conduct a secondary survey.
Provide a casualty with suspected bones, muscles, and joint injuries first aid.
Provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries.
Describe how to provide first aid to a casualty with a significant illness.
Describe how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected anaphylaxis.

Accreditation and Certification

This CPD-accredited first aid at work e-learning course is externally peer-reviewed and accredited by the CPD Certification Service. Upon completion, participants will earn a CPD Certificate valid for three years.

The course meets comprehensive compliance requirements set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Regulatory and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) and Care Inspectorates (Wales and Scotland), Skills for Care Core and Mandatory Training Framework and the UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) and other UK health and social care regulatory bodies.

Course demo (video)

Why is the course important?

Effective first aid training is vital for the safety and well-being of individuals in the workplace and for meeting regulatory and compliance obligations. This course provides essential skills and knowledge that can save lives and reduce the severity of injuries in emergencies.

This course's aims, objectives, and learning outcomes align with the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), and other regulatory bodies in the UK, ensuring comprehensive training that meets statutory requirements.

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