First Aid
Courses:
Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
Highfield Level 3 Award in
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to become emergency first-aiders in the workplace. This qualification meets the requirements for training emergency first-aiders in those organisations that have identified that staff need to be trained to this level within their first-aid needs assessment.
How long will it take?
To complete this emergency first aid at work qualification learners should expect to undertake 7 hours of learning, typically over one day, with a minimum contact time of 6 hours.
Topics covered
The qualification covers knowledge such as the roles and responsibilities of the first aider and how to assess an incident. The qualification also covers first aid skills in CPR and use of an AED, providing first aid to a casualty who is choking and dealing with external bleeding and hypovolaemic shock.
Assessment method
This EFAW qualification is assessed by a practical demonstration and written/oral questioning.
Highfield Level 3 Award in
Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is aimed at individuals wishing to gain the knowledge and skills required to enable them to provide effective emergency paediatric first aid. It is intended for learners such as parents and relatives, pre-school or nursery staff, toddler group volunteers, childminders and nannies, au pairs and foster parents, or anyone who has to deliver first aid as part of their role in either childcare settings or a domestic environment.
How long will it take?
To complete this qualification learners should expect to undertake 7 hours of learning, with a minimum contact time, excluding breaks of 6 hours.
Topics covered
Topics include the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first-aider and providing first aid for an infant or a child who is unresponsive and breathing normally. The qualification also covers how to administer first aid to an infant or a child who is choking or suffering from hypovolemic shock and how to treat minor injuries.
Assessment method
This qualification is assessed by a practical demonstration and a multiple-choice theory test.
Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an AutomatedExternal Defibrillator (RQF)
Highfield Level 3 Award in
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is aimed at individuals wishing to take further training or to develop their knowledge and skills in this basic life support. It is recommended for first-aiders in the workplace and is also suitable for school children, as recommended by The Resuscitation Council (UK).
How long will it take?
To complete this qualification learners should expect to undertake approximately 5 hours of learning, with a minimum contact time of 4 hours.
Topics covered
These include how to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally, how to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally, and safe use an automated external defibrillator.
Assessment method
This qualification can be assessed by a practical demonstration and written/oral questioning
First Aid for Sport
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is aimed at coaches, club committee members, volunteers, or parents who wish/require to learn basis 1stAid for Sport skills.
How long will it take?
To complete this qualification learners should expect to undertake approximately 3 hours of contact time. Additional time may be added to cover topics in more depth if requested.
Topics covered
The course covers knowledge such as the roles and responsibilities of the first aider, how to assess an incident and recognising signs and symptoms of injury and illness. The qualification also covers first aid skills in CPR and use of an AED and assisting a casualty who is suffering from sport related injuries such as suspected fractures, dislocations, muscles, joints, cuts, grazes. It also covers those under your care who have underlying medical conditions such as anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes.
Assessment method
This course is assessed through practical demonstrations and oral questioning.