The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to ensure that employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. Having appropriate first aid provision is not only a legal duty but also an essential safeguard for the wellbeing of staff.

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The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) is specifically designed for individuals who wish to act as a workplace first aider. Successful candidates will gain the knowledge and practical skills to:

• Manage a wide variety of injuries and medical emergencies in the workplace

• Provide safe, prompt and effective first aid in both minor and major incidents

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the role and responsibilities of a workplace first aider

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As a regulated qualification, employers booking this course for their staff can be confident that they are meeting their legal responsibilities for providing high-quality first aid training, without the need for additional due diligence checks.

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This qualification forms part of the QA First Aid suite of qualifications. The qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of:

• The Resuscitation Council (UK)

• A distinguished panel of experts in emergency medical care

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This QA qualification is:

• Designed for those who deal with first aid at work, enabling them to act as workplace first aiders under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981

• Based on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) training standard for the delivery of First Aid at Work (FAW) courses under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981

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By the end of the course, learners will have attained the knowledge, confidence and practical competencies required to carry out the duties of a workplace first aider effectively.