Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work Course in Andover. Classes run at Sparsholt College Andover Campus. This is a one-day course, running for 6 hours in the daytime. You'll cover how to respond to a range of workplace emergencies, from unconsciousness and cardiac arrest to wounds and shock. The course meets the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations requirement for a designated workplace first aider. You'll sit a short assessment on the day.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll learn how to assess an emergency scene and keep yourself and others safe.
You'll practise CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
You'll learn how to manage an unconscious casualty, including the recovery position.
You'll learn how to treat wounds, bleeding, and shock.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to choking in adults.
You'll learn how to record and report a first aid incident correctly.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based and hands-on. You'll take part in practical demonstrations and scenario-based exercises throughout the day. Assessment is by a short written or verbal test and observation of your practical skills. Both elements are completed on the day of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sparsholt College Andover Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
First Aider. Designated first aider in any workplace setting.
Office Manager. Many employers require managers to hold a first aid certificate.
Site Supervisor. Construction and trade sites need qualified first aiders on site.
Care Assistant. First aid knowledge is valued across health and social care roles.
School Support Staff. Schools and colleges often require first aid cover.
Warehouse Operative. Logistics employers frequently ask for first aid trained staff.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work. A three-day qualification that covers a wider range of conditions and is valid for three years. Required for workplaces that need a fully qualified first aider rather than an emergency first aider.
Paediatric First Aid. Covers first aid for infants and children. Useful if you work in childcare, schools, or with young people.
IOSH Working Safely. Broadens your health and safety knowledge alongside your first aid skills.
