University of Staffordshire

Level 3 Emergency First Aid At Work On completion of this course, learners will receive a Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work certificate, that meets the Health and Safety (First Aid) 1981 Regulations to be a First Aider in a low-risk work environment.

University of StaffordshireStoke-on-Trent campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

This course will cover: Roles and responsibilities of a first aider Assessing an incident Managing an unresponsive casualty CPR Recovery Position Use of AED (Defibrillator) Choking Seizures Shock Wounds and bleeding Minor injuries Cuts, grazes, and bruises Minor burns and scalds

Key highlights

  • Certificate meets Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981
  • Qualifies you as a first aider in low-risk workplaces
  • Covers CPR, recovery position and use of an AED defibrillator
  • Practical training in managing choking, seizures and shock
  • Treating wounds, bleeding, minor burns and scalds

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 Most courses require IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent approved English language qualification. Some courses have higher entry criteria, so check the course-specific entry requirements.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    25% on tuition fees compared to other universities, making your postgraduate degree a smart investment.

  • Care Leavers and Estranged Students

    Applicants who have been in local authority or foster care can recevie a one-off higher education bursary of £2,000 from your local authority, which is paid in instalments.

    Up to £2,000
  • Disabled Students Allowance

    DSA provides extra support for those students who incur extra course costs as a direct result of their disability.

  • Horizon Fund Bursary

    £2,000 1st year undergraduate (Level 4).

    Up to £2,000
  • PGCE Bursary

    The PGCE Bursary comprises six awards of £500 each.

    Up to £500
  • SMART Scholarship

    The SMART scholarship represents a £3,000 discount that will be applied to every year of your tuition fees (this excludes placement years).

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Workplace First Aider
  • Appointed Person for First Aid
  • Health and Safety Representative
  • Lifeguard
  • Security Officer
  • Care Assistant

Cost of study

UK/Home: Free

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Staffordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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