Award in First Aid at Work Level 3

05/05/2023
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19/05/2023
Friday - 05/05/2023 at 09:30 AM till 16:30 PM
BHSN1062 (2022/2023F)
Lancaster Methodist Church, Scotforth road,Lancaster,LA1 4TE
Fee for non-Lancashire Residents: £221.55
Fee for Lancashire Residents: £150.00

You may be entitled to a discount if you are in receipt of one or more benefits:

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If the above applies to you, you will be asked to provide evidence of this before you make a payment. You will find further instructions after you have completed the enrolment steps.

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You may be entitled to this course for free. There are two cases where you may qualify for this:

If you are currently unemployed, are looking for work and are in receipt of one or more of the following benefits you may qualify for a discount:

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If the above applies to you, you will be asked to provide evidence of this before you make a payment. You will find further instructions after you have completed the enrolment steps.

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Please note that the College is only able to offer this course at the rates publicised on this website to those individuals aged 19+ or over on 31st August 2024 whose home address is in areas of England outside of the devolved authority areas of: Cambridge and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Greater London, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West Midlands and West of England. Where an individual resides outside of England or in one of the devolved areas then the College reserves the right to charge you for the delivery of the course at a rate of £11.25 per hour. This is in line with the College’s Fees Policy which is published on our websites.

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Overview of Course

Overview of Course

This 18 hour course is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification, specifically designed for those who are appointed to act as a first aider in their workplace. It is also ideal for people who have a specific responsibility to provide first aid in voluntary and community activities. Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of first aid situations. New topics include fractures, sprains, strains, spinal and chest injuries, head, spinal and eye injuries, poisoning, anaphylaxis, stroke, asthma, diabetes and more. Learners will complete practical assessments and multiple-choice theory papers to demonstrate competency, knowledge and skills in first aid at work.

Course Overview

What you will learn

What you will learn

1. Carry out a primary survey.

2. Demonstrate safe handling of an unconscious casualty.

3. Deliver 2 minutes of effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation utilising an AED.

4. Follow the 3 staged approach to relieve an obstructed airway.

5. Recognise & respond to a casualty that is bleeding, in shock, burnt or having a seizure.

6. Recognise & respond to a casualty with injuries to bones, muscles & joints, including suspected spinal & chest injuries.

7. Recognise & respond to a casualty with eye injuries, sudden poisoning, anaphylactic shock, heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma or diabetes.

8. Identify appropriate progression onto further learning opportunities.

What Will I Learn

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

In order to attend this course you should be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English at Level 1 and above.

Entry Requirements

How Your Course Will Be Assessed

How Your Course Will Be Assessed

You will learn in a variety of ways:

• Active listening and discussion
• Paired and group tasks
• Participation in practical exercises
• Personal reflection and action planning
• Access to Apps, websites and Moodle (Virtual Learning Environment) will be provided so you can complete some tasks during the session on-line, and access the resources after the session has ended to extend your learning.
• Research and peer teaching.

Assessment Methods

How will I know if I'm making progress?

How will I know if I'm making progress?

Your teacher will use a range of activities to review your knowledge on the subject and identify any gaps and additional information required
• You will also receive verbal and written feedback from the teacher during the session
• The Individual Learning Plan includes an opportunity for you to assess your knowledge at the start of the session and again at the end against the content. This allows you to identify how much you have learnt and where you might need to do further study or research.
• You will also be supported to set individual targets for the course based on your personal goals and aspirations.

Progress

What coursework will I be expected to complete?

What coursework will I be expected to complete?

You will be asked to complete:

• An Individual Learning Plan
• Peer Assessment Sheets
• An online learner survey at the end of the course
• Practical assessments and 2 multiple-choice question papers

Required Coursework

Additional information

Additional information

Please wear appropriate clothing to participate in the practical activities.

The Additional Learning Support Team work across college supporting students with a variety of learning needs in different ways. Support can be requested at enrolment or at any point throughout your course. For more information telephone 0333 0031717 or email als@nelsongroup.ac.uk

Additional Information

Careers progression

Careers progression

· First Aid at Work Annual Refresher (RQF)
· Paediatric First Aid Annual Refresher (RQF)

For general information about other courses, contact us on the same number or check out the website www.lal.ac.uk

Careers Progression
We are very sorry but it appears that it is not currently possible to apply onto this course online, we are very sorry about this. If you wish to discuss this course with us please do get in touch and we will see how we can help. Or alternatively if you go to the main college website you can browse for other courses to apply for
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