QNUK - Level 3 Award in First aid-Annual Refresher course syllabus.

Category: First-Aid

Level: Beginner

The QNUK Level 3 Award in First aid (Annual Refresher) (RQF) qualification is aimed those who have completed a workplace first aider as outlined in the Health and Safety (First-aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982, and who are refreshing their knowledge and skills as outlined in the above legislation.

This qualification has the purpose of supporting a role in the workplace.

Guided learning hours (GLH) = 3

Total Qualification Time (TQT) = 3

The QNUK Level 3 Award in First aid (Annual Refresher) (RQF) qualification is for those that hold a current First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work qualification, who are in need of an annual refresher as recommended in the Health and Safety (First aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.

Please note, this qualification is intended to ensure candidates maintain their skills during their qualification period. This is not a re-qualification, qualification.

Learning outcomes Assessment criterion

Be able to assess an incident

Conduct a scene survey

Conduct a primary survey of a casualty

Summon appropriate assistance when necessary

Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty

Identify when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Demonstrate CPR using a manikin

Justify when to place a casualty into the recovery position

Demonstrate how to place a casualty into the recovery position

Administer first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure

Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding

Identify the severity of external bleeding

Demonstrate how to control external bleeding

Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock

Recognise a casualty who is suffering from shock

Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock

Candidates are assessed for this qualification using the following methods:

Practical observation

Candidates are required to demonstrate capabilities in performing Basic life Support as they would in an emergency situation, therefore, candidates will need to be able to work on the floor; for example, as with CPR.

This qualification is aimed at those over 16 who are able to undertake the responsibilities associated with being a workplace emergency first aider.

Candidates between 14-16 years can undertake the qualification, however they should not be relied upon by employers to be a sole emergency first aider.

It is recommended that candidates have a minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or equivalent.

Attendees will be required to demonstrate first aid procedures as they would in a real work environment. This includes providing CPR to a casualty who is on the floor, therefore be physically capable of doing so.