Program Overview

Emergency First Aid at Work

QA Level 3 Award

The QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work qualification is designed for individuals who wish to act as an emergency first aider in their workplace.

Why study with us

• Gain essential first aid skills
• Give effective first aid in emergency situations

Course overview

What's covered?

• The roles and responsibilities of an emergency first aider
• Assessing an incident
• Managing an unresponsive casualty
• CPR and defibrillation
• Recovery Position
• Choking
• Seizures
• Shock
• Wounds and bleeding
• Minor injuries
• Cuts, grazes and bruises
• Minor burns and scalds

Entry requirements

• You must be a current UCLan Student.

Fees and funding

• Course fee: £25 (UCLan students only).

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• First Aid at Work (Re-Qualification), Level 3 Award
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Delivery and duration

• Delivery: Campus
• Study mode: Part-time
• Duration: 8 hours (9.00am-5.00pm)
• Campus: Preston
• Start date: 25 October 2023 and 15 February 2024 (places will be filled on the October course before bookings are opened on the February course)