FAA Level 3 Award in Basic Life Support, Automated External Defibrillation and the Management of Anaphylaxis for Adults, Children and Infants – 4 Hours
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- Dec 5
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Who is this course for?
This FAA Level 3 qualification provides learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills to recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest and severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).
Learners will gain the confidence to act quickly and effectively, performing CPR and safely using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on adults, children and infants. This course also covers recognising and managing anaphylaxis until emergency help arrives.
Ideal for anyone with a responsibility for first aid at work, in community or voluntary settings, or for anyone wanting vital life-saving skills applicable in everyday life.
The qualification is regulated in the UK and awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA), an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual and SQA Accreditation. It is recognised by the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).
The qualification is delivered, assessed, and quality assured adhering to the Assessment Principles for Regulated First Aid Qualifications, and delivered and assessed in accordance with the current Resuscitation Council UK Guidelines.
This FAA Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification is Unit 1 of the two-day FAA Paediatric First Aid qualification. From gaining this Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification, learners could progress to completing unit 2 and be awarded the 2-day FAA Award in Paediatric First Aid.
What will you learn?
A range of subjects are covered including:
What is First Aid?
Responsibilities
Action in an Emergency
Primary Survey
Recovery Position
Resuscitation and the Safe Use of an AED
Anaphylaxis
Duration | Total Qualification Time (TQT) for this course is 5 hours, with at least 4 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) in the classroom, plus some pre-course study. Ideally, the course should be delivered over one day, but this qualification can be delivered over a maximum of a 4-week period, with each training session being a minimum of 1 hour. |
Certification | The qualification is valid for 3 years from the date of achievement. It is recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years. The qualification is assessed both through practical demonstration and oral questioning. A learner must successfully pass a practical assessment to achieve the qualification. There is no grading of the assessment; learners pass or are referred. It may be possible to grant a reasonable adjustment for a learner who has a disability, medical condition or learning need following the FAA Reasonable Adjustment and Special Consideration Policy. For example, assistance could be given with reading or writing |
Numbers | A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course. |
Age limit | Students must be a minimum of 14 years of age to qualify. |
Where are the courses held?
At a Venue of Your Choice. Start Confident First Aid offers expert, hands-on training conveniently delivered at your chosen location. Whether it’s your office, training centre, school or any other venue, we handle all the details - bringing our training to you with zero hassle. You provide the space, and we'll bring everything else, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience.
Cost
Please note that the cost per person may vary depending on the size of your group. Discounts are available for larger groups. For a more accurate quote, please do not hesitate to contact us at startconfidentfirstaid@gmail.com