ITC Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid for Schools and Colleges
In the Department for Education guidance document First Aid in Schools, Early Years and Further Education, the statutory need to provide first aid for employees under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations is set out. It is also strongly recommends that non-employees such as pupils, students and visitors are provided for as well.
The ITC Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid for School and Colleges (EFASch) helps educational establishments meet their need for provision of first aid training for their staff. Unlike First Aid at Work, which does not include paediatric first aid, this qualification covers both adults and children, including resuscitation procedures for children up to 18.
Learners will gain skills and/or knowledge in:
- role and responsibilities of first aiders in schools and colleges,
- dealing with unresponsive adult and child casualties (both breathing and non-breathing),
- seizures,
- choking,
- blood loss.
How is this qualification Assessed?
This qualification is assessed by continual observation of learner performance.
Qualification Time
6 Guided Learning Hours
Additional Information
Qualification Number - 610/2340/1 Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) Link
Does this qualification attract funding?
No (for further information consult Learning Aims Reference Service)
Can this qualification be delivered as part of a blended or remote learning programme?
No.
Related Qualifications
ITC Level 3 Award in First Aid for Schools and Colleges
ITC Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid
ITC Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Tags
First Aid, First Aid for Schools, Paediatric
