QQAoFAQ Level 2 Award

in Emergency First Aid at Work

(QCF)

Qualification factsheet:

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Qualification overview

The AoFAQ Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work is designed for anyone who needs to or would like to become an accredited emergency first aider in the workplace in accordance with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. This regulated qualification provides learners with the skills and knowledge to deal with first aid situations in low risk work environments. It is valid for three years.

Important Notes for the Employer:

• By selecting an AoFA Qualifications approved training provider, the employer can be confident that the qualification is regulated and recognised by the HSE. Non-regulated or non VAS qualifications may not be HSE compliant resulting in the employer failing to fulfil their statutory duties. See HSE document GEIS3 for details.

• An employer is required by Law to make appropriate first aid arrangements in the workplace. This is assessed through a first aid needs assessment. The results of the assessment should determine the type of training and the number of emergency first aiders required in the workplace.

• The qualification is valid for three years, however the Health and Safety Executive strongly recommend attendance at annual refresher training comprising of a three hour update.

• For higher risk work environments, refer to the AoFAQ Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work qualification.

Key factsQCF: Yes - Regulated QualificationLevel: 2Credits: 1Duration: 1 day (6 hours)Prerequisites: None Assessment: Multiple choice questions and practical demonstration Progression: Following the completion of the course, learners have the opportunity to progress to other qualifications including Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid Level 2 Award in Activity First Aid Level 2 Award in BLS and AED.

QQAoFAQ Level 2 Award

in Emergency First Aid at Work

(QCF)QQualifications

Course content includesSESSION 1

The roles and responsibilities of a first aider

Establishing consent Accident reporting Employer and employee

responsibilities Contents of a first aid kit.

SESSION 2

The principles of scene safety management (look, listen, think and act)

Types of dangers Definition of a primary survey Overview of the primary survey

process (DRSABCD) Examples of when to call for help.

SESSION 3

How to assess a casualty’s level of response (AVPU)

The causes of unconsciousness The importance of placing a casualty in

the recovery position The principles of placing an

unconscious casualty in the recovery position including practical

The two types of seizures (tonic-clonic and absences)

Signs and symptoms of a seizure How to manage a casualty who is

having a seizure.

SESSION 4

The principles of the chain of survival The reasons why CPR is required to be

undertaken What is CPR? The respiratory system (what we

breath in and what we breath out) How to provide CPR When to stop CPR Practical session on undertaking CPR.

SESSION 5

The two types of choking (partially and completely blocked)

How to administer first aid to a choking casualty including practical.

SESSION 6

Identify the different types of external bleeding

The principles of controlling a bleed (SEEP- sit or lay, examine, elevate and pressure)

The principles of infection control Practice applying dressings to

a casualty with and without embedded objects.

SESSION 7

What is shock? Examples of the causes of shock The signs of symptoms of shock The principles of shock treatment.

SESSION 8

How to administer first aid to a casualty with small cuts, grazes and bruises

How to administer first aid to a casualty with a small burn or scald

How to administer first aid to a casualty with a splinter.

For more information or to book this course please contact:

Call FREE on 0800 014 2676or visit www.savelivesatwork.co.uk

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