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Level 3 Award in First Aid

Respond to workplace injuries and medical emergencies with confidence.

Foundation3 daysEnglish or ArabicHighfield

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Course overview

The Highfield Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work gives employees the skills and confidence to respond to injuries and medical emergencies until professional help arrives.

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Most of the course is hands-on. Learners practise CPR on manikins, use an AED trainer and work through realistic scenarios covering bleeding, burns, fractures and sudden illness.

Key takeaways

  1. 01Assess an incident safely and prioritise casualties
  2. 02Perform CPR and use an automated external defibrillator
  3. 03Manage choking, bleeding, shock and burns
  4. 04Recognise and respond to heart attack, stroke, seizures and diabetic emergencies
  5. 05Record incidents and meet workplace first-aid requirements

Course outline

  1. Day 1
    Emergency first aid
    • Role and responsibilities of a first aider
    • Assessing an incident and primary survey
    • CPR and AED use
    • Choking and the recovery position
  2. Day 2
    Injuries
    • Wounds, bleeding and shock
    • Burns and scalds
    • Fractures, dislocations and spinal injury
    • Head injuries
  3. Day 3
    Medical emergencies
    • Heart attack and stroke
    • Seizures, asthma and anaphylaxis
    • Diabetic emergencies and poisoning
    • Practical assessment

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the certificate valid?

Three years. We recommend an annual refresher to keep CPR skills current.

Is there a physical element?

Yes. You will need to perform CPR on a manikin at floor level.

How do I choose the right course?

Compare your professional goals, experience and preferred format, or ask an adviser to help.

Are courses available online?

Yes. Live virtual and in-house options are available depending on the programme.

Will I receive a certificate?

Certificate requirements depend on the programme and awarding organisation.

Reviews

“Thank you for the excellent service again as always. BEMCON provide a friendly and professional service every time we carried out training for our food outlets. BEMCON trainers are friendly, very professional mentors and deliver quality training. The whole process is a breeze and everyone is helpful, courteous and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend BEMCON to anyone.”
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Where this course runs

ManchesterJeddahLive Online

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