QA L3 Emergency First Aid at Work

On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to:

• understand the role of the first aider, including reference to: the importance of preventing cross infection
• understand the need for recording incidents and actions
• use available equipment appropriately
• assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency
• administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure)
• administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
• administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
• administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
• provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries including but not limited to the following: small cuts, grazes and bruises; minor burns and scalds; small splinters