The QA Level 2 Award in First Aid Essentials (QCF) qualification has been designed for those who have a specific responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, to provide basic first aid to people they are caring for when dealing with an emergency.

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Ideal for those who are able to access CQC (Care Quality Commission) funding, this regulated and nationally recognised qualification enables Learners to gain the skills and knowledge needed to administer safe, prompt, effective first aid in situations which can arise when providing care. We are able to conduct group training sessions at your venue or you.

 
Course programme:

During this 1 day course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, external bleeding, shock and minor injuries. 

Programme includes:
 

• Aim and responsibilities of the first aider         

• Priorities of treatment

• Primary and secondary assessment

• Adult/child/baby CPR

• Airway obstruction

• Wounds and bleeding

• Bone, joint and muscle injuries    

• Burns

• Shock

• Anaphylaxis

• Asthma

• AED training 

                                           
Qualifications:

Ofqual Accreditation Level 2 First Aid Essentials (3 years) 

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