The FAA Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (Level 3 RQF/Level 6 SCQF) qualification is not only a statutory requirement for schools and childcare providers, it is extremely important for the safety of children. This qualification has been designed to fulfil Ofsted's first aid requirements as laid out in the Early years foundation stage statutory framework (EYFS). Successful candidates will learn how to provide essential first aid to children in emergency situations in a way that is both safe and effective.
As a regulated qualification, you can rest assured that you have fulfilled your statutory obligations for providing quality first aid training, without having to undertake any lengthy due diligence checks.
All learners are provided with an appropriate full-colour manual and first aid kit upon completion of the course. Schools can be provided with appropriate BS8599-1 First Aid Kits and an Automated External Defibrillator on request (additional costs may apply).
Topics covered:
- Role and responsibilities
- Primary survey
- CPR and AED
- Manage of an unresponsive casualty
- Choking
- Wounds and bleeding
- Minor injuries
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Diabetic emergencies
- Asthma
- Meningitis
- Epilepsy
- Heat
- Burns and scalds
- Shock
- Bites and srings
- Temperature illness
Delivered over 2 days
Certificate valid for 3 years (annual refreshers recommended)
Regulated by Ofqual and the Scottish Qualifications Authority
💳 £180 per person (group discounts available)