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First Aid Awards (FAA)

FAA Level 3 Award in Basic Life support and AED for Adults, Children and Infants (RQF)

Regulated Qualification (RQF)

Course Overview

This training program equips learners with the essential knowledge and practical competence needed to identify and treat unresponsive individuals across all age groups, including adults, children, and infants. Participants will learn how to manage cardiac arrest situations effectively using life-saving techniques and automated external defibrillators.

Designed for those with workplace responsibilities or those active in community and voluntary sectors, the course fosters the ability to respond to emergencies with calmness and confidence. The skills acquired are universally applicable and highly beneficial in both professional and personal settings.

Qualification Structure

The qualification consists of a single unit that must be successfully completed to achieve the award. Upon successful completion, learners receive a regulated certification valid for three years, though annual refresher training is recommended to maintain proficiency.

Assessment

The qualification is evaluated through practical demonstrations and oral questioning. Learners will be presented with real-life scenarios designed to test their hands-on skills and theoretical understanding of emergency procedures.

What you will learn

  • What is first aid?
  • Responsibilities
  • Action in an emergency
  • Primary survey
  • Recovery position
  • Resuscitation and the safe use of an AED

Course Details

  • Duration

    Half Day

  • Max Class Size

    12 Learners

  • Minimum Age

    14 Years

Entry Requirements: It is recommended that learners hold a minimum level 1 in literacy or equivalent.

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