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First aid training for schools, businesses and families

First Aid Training

About the EDQuals First Aid Training Programme

The EDQuals First Aid training programme is a flexible range of online and face-to-face courses that cover all essential aspects of first aid in the workplace or at home.

EDQuals provides certified online distance-learning courses for every area of First Aid. An ideal solution if you want to embed a basic understanding of first aid requirements with the flexibility of e-learning.

You can also combine the online learning courses with face-to-face learning to further train your staff in providing first aid.

Hands-on practical learning to meet workplace first aid requirements is also available for staff who need to gain their First Aid at Work certificate.

First Aid Awareness

Learn all about first aid form the comfort of your own home or office with our online e-learning course.

This course will take learners through all the basics of first aid in order to give an awareness and help put minds at ease.

Please note this is not a First Aid at Work replacement.

First Aid Awareness

Learn all about first aid form the comfort of your own home or office with our online e-learning course.

This course will take learners through all the basics of first aid in order to give an awareness and help put minds at ease.

Please note this is not a First Aid at Work replacement.

Level 3 First Aid at Work

The course is aligned with the HSE guidelines and meets all suggested recommendations for the workplace.

The content covers everything you need to know for your First Aid at Work qualification.

On completion each learner will receive an online First Aid at Work certificate.

As well as helping you to understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider, the course will cover a number of topics, including how to:

  • assess an incident
  • provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty
  • perform CPR and use an AED
  • provide first aid to a casualty who is choking
  • provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
  • provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock
  • provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries
  • conduct a secondary survey
  • provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries
  • provide first aid to a casualty with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints
  • provide first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries
  • provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds
  • provide first aid to a casualty with an eye injury
  • provide first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning
  • provide first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis
  • provide first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness

The Level 3 FAW re-qual course is also available for those currently hold a First Aid at Work qualification which is due to expire.

Level 3 First Aid at Work

The course is aligned with the HSE guidelines and meets all suggested recommendations for the workplace.

The content covers everything you need to know for your First Aid at Work qualification.

On completion each learner will receive an online First Aid at Work certificate.

As well as helping you to understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider, the course will cover a number of topics, including how to:

  • assess an incident
  • provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty
  • perform CPR and use an AED
  • provide first aid to a casualty who is choking
  • provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
  • provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock
  • provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries
  • conduct a secondary survey
  • provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries
  • provide first aid to a casualty with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints
  • provide first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries
  • provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds
  • provide first aid to a casualty with an eye injury
  • provide first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning
  • provide first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis
  • provide first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness

The Level 3 FAW re-qual course is also available for those currently hold a First Aid at Work qualification which is due to expire.

Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work

Our FAA level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work course is designed to train company staff how to provide immediate care for someone who has become ill or injured at work.

This course is ideal for small to large businesses that have a legal requirement to meet the workplace first aid training requirements set out in The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981.

You can also add more in-depth modules on Oxygen Therapy, CPR and AED or Anaphylaxis to tailor the course to your needs.

Contact us for more information about course dates and discounts for workplaces or larger groups.

As well as helping you to understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider, the course will cover a number of topics, including how to:

  • assess an incident
  • provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty
  • perform CPR and use an AED
  • provide first aid to a casualty who is choking
  • provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
  • provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock
  • provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries

Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work

Our FAA level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work course is designed to train company staff how to provide immediate care for someone who has become ill or injured at work.

This course is ideal for small to large businesses that have a legal requirement to meet the workplace first aid training requirements set out in The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981.

You can also add more in-depth modules on Oxygen Therapy, CPR and AED or Anaphylaxis to tailor the course to your needs.

Contact us for more information about course dates and discounts for workplaces or larger groups.

As well as helping you to understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider, the course will cover a number of topics, including how to:

  • assess an incident
  • provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty
  • perform CPR and use an AED
  • provide first aid to a casualty who is choking
  • provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
  • provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock
  • provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries

Level 3 Paediatric First Aid.
Ofsted requirement.

The qualification is designed for learners with a responsibility for the care of children and babies on a professional level.

The purpose of the qualification is for the learner to attain the knowledge required to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations.

This course is suitable for Early Years, Foundation and Primary stages.

You can also complete the first part of this course to gain the Level 3 Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification. 

As well as helping you to understand the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider, the course will cover a number of topics, including how to: 

  • assess an emergency situation safely
  • provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and breathing normally
  • provide first aid for an infant or a child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally
  • provide first aid for an infant or a child who is choking
  • provide first aid to an infant or a child with external bleeding
  • provide first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock
  • administer first aid to an infant and a child with bites, stings and minor injuries
  • administer first aid to an infant and a child with a suspected fracture
  • administer first aid to an infant or a child with head, neck or back injury
  • administer first aid to an infant or a child with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose
  • administer emergency first aid to an infant or a child with an acute medical condition or sudden illness
  • administer first aid to an infant or a child who is experiencing the effects of extreme heat and cold
  • administer first aid to an infant or a child who has sustained an electric shock
  • administer first aid to an infant or a child with burns or scalds
  • administer first aid to an infant or a child who has been poisoned
  • provide first aid to an infant or a child with anaphylaxis

Level 3 Paediatric First Aid.
Ofsted requirement.

The qualification is designed for learners with a responsibility for the care of children and babies on a professional level.

The purpose of the qualification is for the learner to attain the knowledge required to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations.

This course is suitable for Early Years, Foundation and Primary stages.

You can also complete the first part of this course to gain the Level 3 Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification. 

As well as helping you to understand the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider, the course will cover a number of topics, including how to: 

  • assess an emergency situation safely
  • provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and breathing normally
  • provide first aid for an infant or a child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally
  • provide first aid for an infant or a child who is choking
  • provide first aid to an infant or a child with external bleeding
  • provide first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock
  • administer first aid to an infant and a child with bites, stings and minor injuries
  • administer first aid to an infant and a child with a suspected fracture
  • administer first aid to an infant or a child with head, neck or back injury
  • administer first aid to an infant or a child with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose
  • administer emergency first aid to an infant or a child with an acute medical condition or sudden illness
  • administer first aid to an infant or a child who is experiencing the effects of extreme heat and cold
  • administer first aid to an infant or a child who has sustained an electric shock
  • administer first aid to an infant or a child with burns or scalds
  • administer first aid to an infant or a child who has been poisoned
  • provide first aid to an infant or a child with anaphylaxis

Family First Aid

We all have that fear of being faced with a daunting situation and not knowing what to do: a young baby choking; a child falling down the stairs; an elderly person suddenly clutching their chest and struggling to breathe.

This 2 hour Family First Aid session will help give you the knowledge and skills to prepare you for that unfortunate occasion.

EDQuals can also deliver home sessions for family and friends.

The Family First Aid course covers the following topics:

  • what is first aid
  • calling for help (999)
  • asthma
  • bleeding (inc. nose bleeds)
  • burns
  • choking
  • managing unconscious casualties
  • fractures and breaks
  • soft tissue injuries
  • head injuries
  • basic life support for adults, children and babies (CPR)

Family First Aid

We all have that fear of being faced with a daunting situation and not knowing what to do: a young baby choking; a child falling down the stairs; an elderly person suddenly clutching their chest and struggling to breathe.

This 2 hour Family First Aid session will help give you the knowledge and skills to prepare you for that unfortunate occasion.

EDQuals can also deliver home sessions for family and friends.

The Family First Aid course covers the following topics:

  • what is first aid
  • calling for help (999)
  • asthma
  • bleeding (inc. nose bleeds)
  • burns
  • choking
  • managing unconscious casualties
  • fractures and breaks
  • soft tissue injuries
  • head injuries
  • basic life support for adults, children and babies (CPR)

Activity First Aid level 3

Activity First Aid is specifically designed for those who are involved in any form of activity, including sports, leisure and recreation.

It will cover Basic Life Support as well as other specific conditions related to activity performers.

This can be delivered at your club or organisation at a reduced fee with sufficient participants.

This course content includes: 

  • responsibilities and reporting
  • resuscitation
  • asthma
  • assessment of the situation
  • choking
  • burns
  • dealing with an unresponsive casualty
  • minor injuries
  • seizures
  • basic hygiene in First Aid
  • bleeding control
  • shock

Activity First Aid level 3

Activity First Aid is specifically designed for those who are involved in any form of activity, including sports, leisure and recreation.

It will cover Basic Life Support as well as other specific conditions related to activity performers.

This can be delivered at your club or organisation at a reduced fee with sufficient participants.

This course content includes: 

  • responsibilities and reporting
  • resuscitation
  • asthma
  • assessment of the situation
  • choking
  • burns
  • dealing with an unresponsive casualty
  • minor injuries
  • seizures
  • basic hygiene in First Aid
  • bleeding control
  • shock

Be the trainer

Our successful “Be The Trainer” course allows you to become your own first aid trainer in order to deliver first aid training in your work place or work setting.

The course involves learning about a range of teaching and assessing methods in order to deliver and assess first aid courses to colleagues.

You will also receive a number of teaching aids, lesson plans, resources and equipment needed to start teaching immediately.

Upon successfully completing the course, you will gain fully certified and accredited qualifications at level 3 in teaching, assessing and first aid.

Be the trainer

Our successful “Be The Trainer” course allows you to become your own first aid trainer in order to deliver first aid training in your work place or work setting.

The course involves learning about a range of teaching and assessing methods in order to deliver and assess first aid courses to colleagues.

You will also receive a number of teaching aids, lesson plans, resources and equipment needed to start teaching immediately.

Upon successfully completing the course, you will gain fully certified and accredited qualifications at level 3 in teaching, assessing and first aid.

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