First Aid Awards (QCF)

AoFA Qualifications provided by STAS Environmental Safety Services Ltd offer a wide range of qualifications in regulatory, permit to work and general life saving skills. AoFAQ is the recognised awarding arm of the Association of First Aiders, UK’s largest first aid association, endorsed by the HSE, the Royal College of Surgeons and other leading organisations.

In times of change where standards in first aid are unregulated and the need for employers to comply with statutory requirements paramount, AoFAQ’s relationship with the Association of First Aiders gives AoFAQ qualifications a credibility that is second to none. Centres offering AoFAQ first aid qualifications are authorised to display the Association of First Aiders’ logo, enhancing credibility to Centres and more importantly giving confidence to clients.

AoFAQ's range of first aid qualifications are regulated by Ofqual, the Government’s office for qualifications. These are Regulated Qualifications and are recognised by Ofqual, CEA and the Welsh Assembly in England, Northern Ireland and Wales and are also awarded in Scotland and throughout the world.

 Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work

3 day course

• Health and Safety First Aid Regulations 1981
• Resuscitation
• Treating burns and scalds
• Treating minor injuries
• Treating eye injuries
• Moving injured people
• Record keeping
• Managing an unconscious casualty
• Treating and controlling bleeding
• Treating injuries to bones, muscles and joints
• Treating shock
• Understanding poisons, fumes and gasses
• Recognising illness
• Personal hygiene and cross infection

Level 2 in CPR & Automated External Defribrillation

Duration 3hrs

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

1. Understand basic life support requirements
1.1 Describe the principles that underpin basic life support
1.2 Explain the circumstances under which resuscitation is performed
1.3 Explain why early intervention is necessary
1.4 Describe different types of cardiopulmonary arrest

2. Be able to demonstrate basic life support techniques and automated external defibrillator use in line with current national guidelines
2.1 Demonstrate cardiopulmonary resuscitation
2.2 Demonstrate compression only resuscitation
2.3 Demonstrate the use of resuscitation barrier devices
2.4 Demonstrate how to manage a choking casualty
2.5 Demonstrate the use of an automated external defibrillator
2.6 Describe the differences when using an automated external defibrillator on a child

3. Be able to demonstrate post- resuscitation procedures
3.1 Demonstrate how to place a casualty in the recovery position
3.2 Identify the risks when placing a casualty in the recovery position
3.3 Describe handover and reporting procedures

4 Be able to carry out basic user maintenance and troubleshoot problems with an automated external defibrillator
4.1 Identify when a defibrillator battery requires changing
4.2 Identify when electrode pads need replacing
4.3 Demonstrate how to troubleshoot problems if the automated external defibrillator does not function correctly

5 Understand the safe use of an automated external defibrillator
5.1 Describe the safety considerations when using AED’s

Assessment methodology
Multiple choice test paper
Practical task based assessment

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 Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work

Duration - 1 Day

Overview
This course is designed for anyone wanting to become an accredited first aider or appointed person. This qualification provides learners with skills and knowledge to deal with first aid situations in low risk work environments

Learning outcomes

1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider.
2. Be able to assess an incident.
3. Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally.
4. Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally.
5. Be able to recognise and assist a casualty who is choking.
6. Be able to manage a casualty with external bleeding.
7. Be able to manage a casualty who is in shock.
8. Be able to manage a casualty with a minor injury.

Assessment methodology
Multiple choice test paper
Practical task based assessment

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Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid for Drivers CPC

Duration: 1 Day

1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a First Aider

1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of a First Aider
1.2 Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others
1.3 Identify the need for establishing consent to provide first aid
1.4 Identify the first aid equipment that should be available
1.5 Describe the safe use of first aid equipment

2. Be able to assess an incident.

2.1 Conduct a scene survey
2.2 Conduct a primary survey of a casualty
2.3 Give examples of when to call for help

3. Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally.

3.1 Assess a casualty’s level of consciousness
3.2 Open a casualty’s airway and check breathing
3.3 Identify when to place an unconscious casualty into the recovery position
3.4 Place an unresponsive casualty in the recovery position
3.5 Manage a casualty who is in seizure

4. Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally.

4.1 Recognise the need to commence Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
4.2 Demonstrate Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation using a manikin
4.3 Identify the accepted modifications to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for children

5. Be able to recognise and assist a casualty who is choking.

5.1 Describe how to identify a casualty with a:
• Partially blocked airway
• Completely blocked airway
5.2 Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking

6. Be able to manage a casualty with external bleeding.

6.1 Demonstrate how to control severe external bleeding
6.2 Control external bleeding

7. Be able to manage a casualty who is in shock.

7.1 Recognise shock
7.2 Administer first aid to a casualty who is in shock

8. Be able to manage a casualty with a minor injury.

8.1 Administer first aid to a casualty with small cuts, grazes and bruises
8.2 Administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds
8.3 Administer first aid to a casualty with small splinters

Assessment methodology
Multiple choice test paper
Practical task based assessment

For further information regarding these courses please call us or email us using the form on our Contact Us page.