Activity First Aid – FAA Level 3 Award
Location
Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre, Marlborough, SN8 3NQ
Time commitment
2 days (8.45am-15.30pm)
Course Fee
£ per person
Course Description
This Level 3 qualification is made up of two units including First Aid Essentials. It is specifically designed for those who are involved in any form of activity, including sports, leisure and recreation.
This is a comprehensive qualification. Basic Life Support is included and many other First Aid topics are also covered.
To book training email: info@oxenwood.org.uk
Topics Covered:
This course covers basic life support and first aid topics including
- Responsibilities and reporting
- Heart attack and angina
- Assessment of the situation
- Resuscitation
- Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
- Minor injuries
- Basic hygiene in First Aid
- Bleeding control
- Fractures
- Head injuries
- Drowning injuries
- Diabetes
- Electrical injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Choking
- Heat and cold
- Seizures
- Burns and Shock
- Asthma
Assessment
Continuous observation by the trainer and written assessments.
Certification
Successful candidates receive a certificate, valid for three years.