FAA Level 3 Award in First Aid At Work (RQF)

It is a requirement of Health and Safety law that employers should provide a safe and healthy environment for their employees. If a risk assessment of first aid needs at work highlights a requirement for qualified first aiders the Farrow Risk Management course will meet these requirements.The Three Day First Aid at Work course is very comprehensive and covers a range of First Aid at Work emergencies, enabling all participants to deal with an emergency situation with confidence in a prompt, safe and effective way. This course will give participants a qualification to the highest level of First Aid meeting the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

This course is a nationally-recognised, transferable qualifications based on the Health and Safety Executive’s guidance to the First Aid at Work regulations. The course enables employers to get more of their staff properly qualified to become designated First Aiders in the workplace, thus helping them to meet their legal obligations. Subject to assessment, all course participants will be issued with a First Aid at Work certificate. This qualification is valid for three years after which it can be renewed by attending a suitable re-qualification course. (FRM conduct the First Aid Work requalification course).

FAA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work Re-qualification (RQF)

It is a requirement of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 that employers provide a safe and healthy environment to work in. If employers’ risk assessments of first aid requirements highlight the need to maintain the qualification of their First Aiders, then this course will meet those needs. This two-day course is designed to enable existing first aiders to extend their qualification in line with the Regulations for a further three years. The course may be taken within three months of the first aider’s certificate expiry date but must be taken within 28 days of the expiry date.

In addition, this course will include any protocol changes that may have arisen since their last training course. The Award has been accredited by the regulators of England, Wales and Northern Ireland (Ofqual, Welsh Government and CCEA) and is part of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (RQF). This course is fully supported by Skills for Health, the Sector Skills Council for Health

FAA Level 3 Award in Activity First Aid (RQF)

This Level 3 qualification is made up of two units including First Aid Essentials. It is specifically designed for those who are involved in any form of activity, including sports, leisure and recreation. Not only is Basic Life Support included, but many other First Aid conditions are also covered, making the full qualification very comprehensive. Unit 1, (or day 1) of this qualification contains and covers the learning outcomes of the level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work, so those who wish to gain the level 3 award in EFAW are able to sit day 1 of this qualification.

FAA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support & safe use of an Automated External Defibrillation (RQF)

Heart and circulatory disease claims around 200,000 lives each year. Many could have been saved if a defibrillator was made available. Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s) are now becoming more common throughout a range of work places and in public areas. A casualty’s survival rate will dramatically increase if an AED is available and if you have appropriately qualified personnel to use it. This very practical course will enable your learners to use the AED competently and with confidence. Not only does this course deal with the use of an AED but it also includes vital training in resuscitation and choking procedures. The FAA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support & safe use of an Automated External Defibrillation (RQF) has been accredited by the regulators of England, Wales and Northern Ireland (Ofqual, Welsh Government and CCEA) and is part of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (RQF).

FAA Level 3 Award in Immediate Management of Anaphylaxis (RQF)

An Anaphylactic shock, or anaphylaxis, is a life-threatening, serious allergic reaction to an allergen such as food substances or insect stings. If it is not treated appropriately, it may cause death. This training is for qualified First Aiders and Emergency First Aiders to enable them to recognise and treat anaphylaxis safely and effectively. When administering a medication, it is important to recognise and differentiate between allergic reactions and the potentially life-threatening anaphylactic reactions immediately. It is also essential to determine whether the individual has had an allergic or anaphylactic response to the medication in the past or prior to administration. This course is suitable for all First Aiders and healthcare professionals, as well as those in a high-risk environment where such medication is available. The FAA Level 3 Award in Immediate Management of Anaphylaxis (RQF) has been accredited by the regulators of England, Wales and Northern Ireland (Ofqual, Welsh Government and CCEA) and is part of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (RQF).

FAA Level 3 Award in Oxygen Therapy Administration (RQF)

This training enables users to administer oxygen safely and effectively, for casualties with breathing difficulties. Delegates will learn how and when to administer oxygen to a casualty and the safety concerns with carrying, storing and administering it. This course is suitable for qualified First Aiders, Emergency First Aiders, dental practitioners and dental care professionals, nurses, healthcare professionals and others working in an environment where oxygen is available for casualty welfare. The FAA Level 3 Award in Oxygen Therapy Administration (RQF) has been accredited by the regulators of England, Wales and Northern Ireland (Ofqual, Welsh Government and CCEA) and is part of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (RQF).

Emergency Response Course

This is a short course in Basic Life Support. The aim of the course is to enable all students to deal with an unresponsive casualty who is breathing, and how to deal with an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally This course is suitable for those wishing to gain a basic understanding in the protocols of conducting basic life support techniques and perhaps progressing to more in depth first aid at work program. The course is structured with an equal balance of both theory and practical application of basic life support techniques. Although there is no formal assessment, the trainer will assess each individual ongoing throughout the course and issue a certificate of attendance on completion.

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