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FIRST AID AT WORK

A safe working environment is a basic right for all workers and a responsibility for all employers. This one-day first aid course covers a range of CPR and first aid skills, providing employers and your staff with the skills to reduce the risks and dangers in your workplace. The Emergency First Aid at Work is endorsed by CIMSPA and the First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum.

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RLSS UK is regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA in Northern Ireland.

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About the Course

The IQL Level 3 First Aid at Work Qualification covers a wide range of CPR and first aid skills, equipping the first-aider to apply first aid to a range of specific injuries and illness.

This three-day course covers a range of CPR and first aid skills, providing you with the skills to ensure a safe working environment.

The qualification is Ofqual accredited and valid for three years, making it suitable for all industries and enabling you to meet HSE requirements.

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The First Aid at Work course is 18 hours and can be delivered over three consecutive days or can be split into smaller sessions and delivered over a 10 week period from the start of the course.

The course comprises of practical work and theoretical classroom work, as well as a practical assessment on CPR and first aid.

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Recommended For

Everyone!

Individuals and organisations are advised to take this course.

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Course Content

A range of subjects are covered including:

  • Understanding the role and responsibilities of a first aider

  • How to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally

  • How to manage a casualty who is in shock

  • How to assess an incident

  • How to recognise and assist a casualty who is choking

  • How to manage a casualty with a minor injury

  • How to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally

  • How to manage a casualty with external bleeding

  • How to conduct a secondary survey

  • How to administer first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds

  • How to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness

  • How to administer first aid to a casualty with injuries to bones, muscles and joints

  • How to administer first aid to a casualty with an eye injury

  • How to administer first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries

  • How to administer first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning

  • How to administer first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries

  • How to administer first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis

 

Assessment

First Aid at Work is Trainer Assessed throughout the course and the assessment should determine a learner’s ability to act safely, promptly and effectively when an emergency occurs at work and to deal with a casualty. All Assessment Criteria in the units must be achieved.

 

EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK

A safe working environment is a basic right for all workers and a responsibility for all employers. This one-day first aid course covers a range of CPR and first aid skills, providing employers and your staff with the skills to reduce the risks and dangers in your workplace. The Emergency First Aid at Work is endorsed by CIMSPA and the First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum.

RLSS UK is regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA in Northern Ireland.

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About the Course

The IQL Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification enables a first-aider to give emergency first aid to someone who is injured or becomes ill while at work.

This one-day course covers a range of CPR and first aid skills, providing you with the skills to ensure a safe working environment.

The qualification is Ofqual accredited and valid for three years, making it suitable for all industries and enabling you to meet HSE requirements.

The Emergency First Aid at Work course is six hours and can be delivered in one day or split into smaller sessions over a four week period from the start of the course. The course comprises of practical work and theoretical classroom work, including practical assessment on CPR and first aid.

The award is valid for three years as of the date of assessment.

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Course Content

A range of subjects are covered including:

  • Understanding the role and responsibilities of a first aider

  • How to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally

  • How to manage a casualty who is in shock

  • How to assess an incident

  • How to recognise and assist a casualty who is choking

  • How to manage a casualty with a minor injury

  • How to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally

  • How to manage a casualty with external bleeding

 

Assessment

Emergency First Aid at Work is Trainer Assessed throughout the course and the assessment should determine a learner’s ability to act safely, promptly and effectively when an emergency occurs at work and to deal with a casualty. All Assessment Criteria in the units must be achieved.

  

 

 

EMERGENCY PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID

A safe working environment is a basic right for all workers and a responsibility for all employers. This one-day first aid course covers a range of CPR and first aid skills, providing employers and your staff with the skills to reduce the risks and dangers in your workplace. The Emergency First Aid at Work is endorsed by CIMSPA and the First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum.

RLSS UK is regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA in Northern Ireland.

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About the Course

The IQL Level 3 Emergency Paediatric First Aid covers a wide range of CPR and first aid skills, equipping the first-aider to administer first aid to children and infants.

This one-day course covers a range of CPR and first aid skills related to children, providing you with the skills to ensure a safe environment for children infants.

The qualification is Ofqual accredited and valid for three years.

Emergency Paediatric First Aid is six hours and can be delivered in one day or split into smaller sessions over a four week period from the start of the course.

The course comprises of practical work and theoretical classroom work, as well as a practical assessment on CPR and first aid.

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Recommended For

Everyone!

Specifically anyone who comes into contact with or works with infants and children; parents and families with young children.

 

Course Content

A range of subjects are covered including:

  • Understanding the role of the paediatric first aider

  • How to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally

  • How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is suffering from shock

  • How to assess an emergency situation and act safely and effectively

  • How to provide first aid for an infant and a child who has a foreign body airway obstruction

  • How to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and breathing normally

  • How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is wounded and bleeding

 

Assessment

Emergency Paediatric First Aid is Trainer Assessed throughout the course and the assessment should determine a learner’s ability to act safely, promptly and effectively when an emergency occurs at work and to deal with a casualty. All Assessment Criteria in the units must be achieved.

 

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PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID

The First Aid needs of children vary from those of adults. This course is for anyone over the age of 16 that comes into contact with or works with infants and children. This comprehensive course equips the first aider to administer First Aid to children and infants and covers a wide range of CPR and First Aid skills. On completion, candidates will obtain an IQL Level 3 Emergency Paediatric First Aid. The Emergency Paediatric First Aid is endorsed by CIMSPA and the First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum.

RLSS UK is regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA in Northern Ireland.

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About the Course

The IQL Level 3 Paediatric First Aid covers a wide range of CPR and first aid skills, equipping the first-aider to administer first aid to children and infants.

This two-day course covers a range of CPR and first aid skills related to children, providing you with the skills to ensure a safe environment for children and infants.

The qualification is Ofqual accredited and valid for three years.

Paediatric First Aid is 12 hours and can be delivered over three consecutive days or can be split into smaller sessions and delivered over a 7 week period from the start of the course.

The course comprises of practical work and theoretical classroom work, as well as a practical assessment on CPR and first aid.

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Recommended For

Everyone!

Specifically, anyone who comes into contact with or works with infants and children, parents and families with young children.

 

Course Content

A range of subjects are covered including:

  • Understanding the role of the paediatric first aider

  • How to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally

  • How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is suffering from shock

  • How to assess an emergency situation and act safely and effectively

  • How to provide first aid for an infant and a child who has a foreign body airway obstruction

  • How to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and breathing normally

  • How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is wounded and bleeding

  • How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with a suspected fracture and a dislocation

  • How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with a chronic medical condition or sudden illness

  • How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with burns or scalds

  • How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with a head, a neck and a back injury

  • How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is experiencing the effects of extreme heat and cold

  • How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who has been poisoned

  • How to provide first aid to an infant and a child with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose

  • How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who has sustained an electric shock

  • How to provide first aid to an infant and a child who has been bitten or stung

 

Assessment

Paediatric First Aid is Trainer Assessed throughout the course and the assessment should determine a learner’s ability to act safely, promptly and effectively when an emergency occurs at work and to deal with a casualty. All Assessment Criteria in the units must be achieved.

 

 

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AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) Programme

Defibrillators (AEDs) have been proven to significantly increase the chances of survival in cases of cardiac arrest. This course teaches candidates how to give effective CPR and use an AED to feel confident if an emergency occurs. The AED course is endorsed by CIMSPA

RLSS UK is regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA in Northern Ireland.

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About the Course

AED is part of the guidelines for Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in the UK and Europe and a vital part of improving the chance of survival in cases of cardiac arrest, in some cases up to 75%.

IQL offer a standalone AED course and the opportunity to add AED qualification to several of our qualification courses.

The IQL Level 2 Award in Automated External Defibrillator- AED enables someone to give CPR and use an AED. The qualification is Ofqual accredited and valid for two years.

The Automated External Defibrillator course is four hours and is designed to be delivered in one day. The course comprises of practical work and theoretical classroom work, including practical assessment on CPR and AED.

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Course Content

A range of subjects are covered including:

  • Assessing an incident

  • Manging an unresponsive casualty

    • CPR including AED

    • Pocket mask

    • Recovery position

  • Safety consideration with an AED

 

Assessment

Automated External Defibrillator is Trainer Assessed throughout the course and the assessment should determine a candidate’s ability to act safely, promptly and effectively to deal with a casualty suffering a cardiac arrest.

 

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ANAPHYLAXIS MANAGEMENT

About the Course

The regulated IQL Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis has been created with support from Anaphylaxis Campaign.

IQL offer both a standalone course and the opportunity to add Anaphylaxis Management to several of our qualification courses. The qualification is Ofqual accredited and valid for two years. 

The Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis course is four hours and is designed to be delivered in one day. The course comprises of practical work and theoretical classroom work, including practical assessment on CPR, AED and use of an adrenaline auto-injector.

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Course Content

A range of subjects are covered including:

  • Assessing an incident

  • Providing first aid to an unresponsive casualty

    • CPR including AED

    • Pocket mask

    • Recovery position

  • Recognising a casualty with anaphylaxis

  • Using an adrenaline auto-injector

 

Assessment 

Basic Life Support and the Management of Anaphylaxis is Trainer Assessed throughout the course and the assessment should determine a candidate’s ability to act safely, promptly and effectively to deal with a casualty suffering from anaphylaxis.

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