Emergency First Aid at Work (catastrophic bleeds)

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Emergency First Aid at Work (Catastrophic Bleeds)

Qualification accreditation number: 603/2568/9

Description: This qualification is the most popular first aid qualification.

This qualification assists employers in fulfilling the minimum first aid requirements in the workplace, including the management of catastrophic bleeding.

The qualification meets the requirements for Emergency First Aid at Work as outlined in the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982

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Emergency First Aid at Work (Catastrophic Bleeds)

Emergency First Aid at Work (Catastrophic Bleeds) develops the learner’s knowledge, understanding and skills in delivering emergency first aid in the workplace.

It will support anyone fulfilling such a role in the workplace.

The management of catastrophic bleeding is included for those working in high-risk environments where there is a significant risk of this type of injury.

In this course, you’ll learn how to perform high-quality CPR on an unconscious, non-breathing person and understand how to safely and effectively use an automated external defibrillator (AED).

In addition to these essential skills, you will develop expertise in treating minor wounds.

You will also learn how to manage minor bleeding and effectively treat burns and scalds.

Furthermore, you will acquire the skills needed to assist individuals who are choking, experiencing seizures, or suffering from medical shock.

This course is regulated by OFQUAL and is accredited by Qualifications Network UK, ensuring that the training meets high standards of quality and professionalism.

Emergency First Aid at Work (Catastrophic Bleeds)

emergency first aid at work (catastrophic bleeds)

Learning Outcomes

Understand the role and responsibilities of an emergency first aider in reference to:

  • Preventing cross-infection
  • Importance of recording incidents and actions
  • Using available equipment
  • Assessing the situation and circumstances to act safely, promptly, and effectively in an emergency

Be able to administer and provide first aid to a casualty who:

  • is unresponsive but breathing normally
  • is unresponsive but NOT breathing normally
  • is choking
  • has external bleeding
  • is suffering from medical shock
  • has splinters,
  • has cuts, grazes, and bruising
  • has minor burns or scalds
  • is having a seizure

Demonstrate the control of external bleeding using:

  • trauma dressing
  • haemostatic agent
  • tourniquet

Course Pre-requisites

The Emergency First Aid at Work (Management of Catastrophic Bleeding) qualification equips individuals aged 16 and above with the skills necessary to act as workplace first aiders in emergencies.

Learners between the ages of 14 and 16 can also pursue this qualification; however, employers should not primarily depend on them to provide emergency first aid.

Candidates should have at least Level 2 literacy and numeracy skills or their equivalents.

Participants will need to demonstrate first aid procedures in realistic scenarios.

For instance, this includes performing CPR on a casualty lying on the floor and ensuring they are physically capable of doing so.

In summary, the course aims to equip individuals with the practical skills required for emergencies.

Ultimately, this training prepares them to respond effectively when needed.

Course Duration

7 tutor-guided learning hours (1day)

Course Tests

Multiple-choice question paper.

  • A minimum of 70% required to pass this part of the course (11 out of 15)

Practical Observations.

  • Learners must be able to perform relevant practical tasks on the floor during the summative assessment.
  • A 100% pass mark is required.

The assessment will take place under strict examination conditions, i.e., learners will sit at least 1.25 metres apart and will not be allowed to confer with one another during the examination.

No books, including dictionaries, will be permitted during the examination.

Course Qualification

Learners who complete all practical elements of the course and pass the final multiple-choice exam, consisting of 15 questions, will receive;

  • QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (Management of Catastrophic Bleeding) (RQF) Paper certificate.
  • QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (Management of Catastrophic Bleeding) (RQF) PDF certificate.
  • QNUK qualifications card for a wallet or purse.

Course Progression

Learners who are looking to progress further in first aid, then the QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (Management of Catastrophic Bleeding) (RQF) would be an excellent choice.

Geographical Coverage

This qualification is available across the UK and internationally.

Assessors evaluate learners based on the UK Resuscitation Council guidelines.

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Our pricing is straightforward and transparent, as it should be.

For our on-site courses, we require a minimum of 4 learners to visit your site or preferred venue. 

To discover what our pricing includes, please complete our course inquiry form.

We will respond within a couple of hours during business hours on weekdays.

Additionally, we offer first-aid courses at our training centre in Rugby, Warwickshire.