Level 3 First Aid at Work Requalification


Accredited first-aid training courses nationwide
You know what you know, but what have you forgotten? If you have an in date First Aid at Work certificate, you can re-qualify with this two-day course.

Why should you undertake this course?

This course looks at a wide range of topics, previously covered in your original First Aid at Work Course. It will include any updates in first aid techniques or protocols. Students will recap on both the theoretical and practical aspects of being a first aider in the workplace.

Is this course for you?

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The First Aid at Work Requalification course is suitable for first aiders in the workplace, or anyone who wishes to keep their First Aid at Work up to date. To attend this course, you must hold current in date First Aid at Work qualification.

First Aid is a life skill that we believe everyone should have, we never know when someone near us may have an accident or become ill. Every day, first aiders make a difference to people's lives, by assisting them until further help arrives.

Entry Level

To attend this course students should be 16 years old or above and hold an in date First Aid at Work certificate. You will need to have basic literacy skills and be able to undertake physical tasks such as Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Format and duration

This course is run over two days. As we all learn in different ways, your tutor will use a variety of teaching methods throughout the course. These include explanations, group discussion, powerpoint presentations, videos, demonstrations, practical participation and question and answer sessions. To make recapping easier, the course is broken down into sections that follow a logical sequence throughout.
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Classroom Sessions

1
  • Role and responsibilities of the first aider
  • Incident and casualty assessment
  • CPR and AED
  • Unconscious casualty breathing normally
  • Choking casualty
  • Shock
  • External bleeding
  • Minor injuries
  • Catastrophic bleeding
  • Multiple choice question paper/theory/written assessment
2
  • Poisons
  • Asthma
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Chest injuries
  • Angina and heart attack
  • Stroke
  • Fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains
  • Spinal injuries
  • Head injuries
  • Epilepsy
  • Diabetes
  • Secondary survey
  • Eye injuries
  • Burns and scalds
  • Multiple choice question paper/written assessment

Assessment

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Your trainer will assess you throughout the course, to ensure that you understand the topics covered. At the end of the course, there will be a written assessment. Do not worry about this, we are not assessing your spelling or writing skills, but checking that you have gained sufficient knowledge. This is followed by a practical assessment, you must demonstrate that you can undertake first aid tasks.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate and ID card demonstrating that you have the knowledge and skills, to undertake First Aid at Work. The certificate is valid for three years. We do recommend a one-day refresher each year. Although not mandatory, this allows you to practice skills and sharpen your knowledge. Before your certificate expires, you should book yourself onto another First Aid at Work Requalification to ensure your qualification does not lapse.

What’s included

When you arrive on the first day, you will be given your welcome pack. This pack includes your course book, a pen, a notebook and a face shield.
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Food & Drink

Throughout your time at one of our training centres, you will be offered tea, coffee and bottled water. During the course, a buffet lunch will be provided daily.

How can we help? For more information or to request a quote please call us on 0845 00 44 999. Lines are open 09:00 to 17:30 daily.
Alternatively you can contact us at contact@medic1.co.uk or fill in the contact form.

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