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First Aid – Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work

This qualification is essential for any candidate who wishes to become an appointed person for first aid, to gain a basic knowledge of first aid, and to learn what to do in the event of an emergency.

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Course Summary

Subject Area: Professional Training
Adult and Community
Location: Ilkeston
Full Time or Part Time: PT
Level: 3
Number Of Years: 1
Interview Required?: N
Weeks: 1
Hours: 6.00
Start: Flexible
Tuition: £100
Ilkeston

Apply now at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/course/first-aid-level-3-award-in-emergency-first-aid-at-work
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Course Information for Students

Delegates will gain a basic understanding of first aid and what to do in the event of an emergency. There are no special entry requirements for this course, which is validated by Highfield Qualifications. Delegates must complete a course workbook and their practical skills will be continuously assessed by our trainer throughout.

 There are no special entry requirements for this course, which is validated by Highfield Qualifications.

  • Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider.
  • Be able to assess an emergency safely.
  • Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty (breathing and not breathing correctly)
  • Be able to use an AED effectively.
  • Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure.
  • Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking.
  • Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding.
  • Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock.
  • Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries.

You will learn on-site.

You will be told what documents to bring when you have booked onto the course. 

Delegates must complete a course workbook and their practical skills will be continuously assessed by our trainer throughout.

You could complete the Level 3 Award in Full First Aid at Work to be qualified to become a first aider. 

To find out more, please contact dcgprofessional@dcg.ac.uk  

Course Information for Employers

If you are an employer and would like to know more about the apprenticeships and professional training we deliver or how you can get involved in co-creating and co-delivering the curriculum, please contact us via email on businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk, call us on 01332 387 421 or visit our employer pages here.

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Course Information Last Updated On: April 9, 2025 10:13 am