Emergency First Aid at Work Course
Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
Complete this regulated one-day qualification at our Milton Keynes training centre or arrange private Emergency First Aid at Work training at your organisation’s own venue.
Ofqual Regulated
3
Year Certification
1
Day Course
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There are two ways to complete this one-day Emergency First Aid at Work qualification with DTMK.
Attend at Our Milton Keynes Training Centre
Book an individual place on one of our scheduled courses in Milton Keynes. View the available dates, check current availability and book directly through the course listings below.
Arrange Private Training at Your Venue
Organisations can arrange a private course for a group of employees at their own workplace or another suitable venue. Contact DTMK to discuss your location, learner numbers and preferred dates.
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Emergency First Aid at Work in Milton Keynes
Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
£90
What Is the Emergency First Aid at Work Qualification?
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) is a regulated qualification for people who may need to provide immediate first aid in a workplace emergency.
The course is delivered face to face over one day and includes at least six hours of guided learning, excluding breaks. Learners develop essential knowledge and practical skills through trainer-led teaching, demonstrations, guided practice and realistic first aid scenarios.
The qualification contains one mandatory unit covering the responsibilities of an emergency first aider and the initial management of common workplace emergencies. Four practical assessments are completed during the course, together with one multiple-choice question paper.
Learners who successfully complete all required training and assessments receive a regulated Emergency First Aid at Work certificate valid for three years.
Not sure whether your workplace requires Emergency First Aid at Work or the more extensive First Aid at Work qualification? Read our comparison guide:
FIRST AID AT WORK OR EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK: WHICH COURSE DO YOU NEED?
How the One-Day Emergency First Aid at Work Course Works
The qualification contains at least six hours of face-to-face training and assessment, delivered during one classroom day. Breaks are additional to these training hours.
The course combines trainer-led explanations and demonstrations with repeated practical activities. Learners practise each essential first aid procedure before completing the relevant assessment.
The day covers:
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The role and responsibilities of an emergency first aider
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Incident and casualty assessment
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Adult CPR and safe use of an AED
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Managing a choking casualty
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Managing an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
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Seizure management
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External bleeding and hypovolaemic shock
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Minor workplace injuries
Four practical assessments are completed throughout the day. Learners also complete a 15-question multiple-choice paper at the end of the course.
All required training and assessment is completed face to face. Learners must attend the complete course and successfully meet every assessment requirement to achieve the qualification.
What Does the Emergency First Aid at Work Course Cover?
The course develops the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to provide immediate help during a workplace emergency.
Learners will cover:
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Understanding the role and responsibilities of an emergency first aider
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Protecting themselves and others from infection
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Obtaining consent and recording an incident
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Assessing the safety of an emergency scene
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Conducting a primary survey
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Summoning appropriate assistance
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Recognising when an adult is unresponsive and not breathing normally
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Performing adult CPR
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Using an automated external defibrillator safely
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Recognising and treating choking
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Placing an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally into the recovery position
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Monitoring an unresponsive casualty
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Recognising and managing a seizure
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Controlling external bleeding
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Recognising and treating hypovolaemic shock
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Treating minor cuts, grazes, bruises, splinters and nosebleeds
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Treating minor burns and scalds
The course places a strong emphasis on practical participation so that learners can develop the confidence to act promptly and safely in an emergency.
Catastrophic Bleeding Training Included
DTMK includes the Qualsafe catastrophic bleeding module as a standard part of this Emergency First Aid at Work course.
The additional practical training covers:
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Recognising life-threatening catastrophic bleeding
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Wound packing
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Using an improvised tourniquet
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Applying a manufactured tourniquet
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Practical assessment of catastrophic-bleeding management
Learners who successfully complete the additional training and practical assessment receive wording on their Qualsafe certificate acknowledging these skills.
Approximately 30 minutes is added to the standard course duration so that the module can be taught, practised and assessed properly.
For scheduled courses, this additional time will be incorporated into the published course timetable.
Organisations arranging private training should confirm the complete course timings with DTMK before making staff-cover or venue arrangements.
Who Is This Qualification For?
This qualification is intended for people who have a specific responsibility at work, or through voluntary and community activities, to provide emergency first aid.
It may be appropriate for designated emergency first aiders working in lower-risk environments or organisations whose first aid needs assessment identifies Emergency First Aid at Work as the appropriate level of training.
This can include people working in:
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Offices and professional workplaces
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Shops and smaller hospitality settings
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Community and voluntary organisations
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Small businesses with lower workplace risks
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Organisations requiring additional emergency first aid cover
The employer remains responsible for determining the appropriate number and level of trained first aiders through its first aid needs assessment.
USE THE FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS CALCULATOR
Entry Requirements
Learners must be at least 14 years old on the first day of training and must be able to perform practical first aid activities at floor level.
There are no other formal entry requirements. However, Qualsafe recommends that learners have a minimum of Level 1 literacy and numeracy, or an equivalent standard.
Because the course is practical, learners should wear suitable clothing and footwear, such as trousers and flat shoes. Learners should be prepared to take part in repeated practical activities throughout the training day.
Anyone booking a scheduled course should tell DTMK about any medical condition, injury or accessibility requirement that may affect their participation before attending.
Accessibility and Reasonable Adjustments
DTMK aims to make training accessible while maintaining the assessment standards required for this regulated qualification.
Please tell us about any disability, medical condition, learning need or other accessibility requirement before booking. This allows us to discuss suitable support and arrange permitted reasonable adjustments with sufficient notice.
Learners must still demonstrate all required practical first aid skills safely and effectively. These include performing CPR at floor level, placing a casualty into the recovery position and completing the other practical assessments.
Support may be available for learners who experience difficulty reading or completing the written multiple-choice paper. Where permitted, the paper may be administered verbally in accordance with the Qualsafe reasonable-adjustment requirements.
Reasonable adjustments cannot remove or alter an essential assessment criterion, but we will work with learners and organisations to identify appropriate support wherever possible.
Key Qualification Information
Qualification title: Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
Qualification number: 603/2367/X
Operational start date: 1 October 2017
Qualification level: Level 3
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 6 hours
DTMK course timing: Approximately 30 additional minutes for the included catastrophic bleeding module
Total Qualification Time (TQT): 7 hours
Credit value: 1
Number of mandatory units: 1
Theory assessment:
• One 15-question multiple-choice paper - minimum pass mark 11
Practical assessment: Four required practical assessments completed throughout the course
Additional assessment: Catastrophic bleeding practical assessment
Certificate validity: 3 years
Maximum qualification period: Learners must successfully complete all assessments, including any referrals, within 4 weeks
Arrange Emergency First Aid at Work Training at Your Venue
DTMK can deliver this one-day qualification privately at your workplace or another suitable venue.
Your venue will need:
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Sufficient clear floor space for practical first aid activities and assessments
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A safe, clean and comfortable training environment
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Suitable seating and writing surfaces for every learner
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Adequate lighting, heating and ventilation
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Access to toilets and welfare facilities
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Minimal noise and disruption throughout the training day
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Appropriate space for learners to complete the multiple-choice paper under assessment conditions
DTMK will provide the required first aid training and assessment equipment. We will discuss the venue, course date, learner numbers and accessibility requirements before confirming the booking.
The course includes at least six hours of guided learning, excluding breaks. Approximately 30 additional minutes is incorporated for the catastrophic bleeding module and its practical assessment.
Organisations should confirm the complete course timings with DTMK before arranging staff cover or finalising their venue.