Course Title: Activity First Aid

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Level 2 Award Unit 1 (England, Northern Ireland and Wales)
Qualification title: FAA Level 2 Award in Activity First Aid Code: 601/0047/3

Unit 1 title: First AId Essentials Unit 1 code: D/504/6101
Unit 2 title: Management of Illness and Injury in Activities Unit 2 code T/601/3616

 

Course Title: Activity First Aid
SCQF Level 5 Award Unit 1 (Scotland)
Qualification title: Award in Activity First Aid at SCQF Level 5 Code: R330 04

Unit 1 title: First Aid Essentials Unit 1 code: UD78 04
Unit 2 title: Management of Illness and Injury in Activities Unit 2 code U558 04

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This Level 2 qualification is made up of two units including First Aid Essentials. It is specifically designed for those who are involved in any
form of activity, including sports, leisure and recreation.
Not only is Basic Life Support included, but many other First Aid conditions are also covered, making the full qualification very comprehensive.
Unit 1, (or day 1) of this qualification contains and covers the learning outcomes of the level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work,
so those who wish to gain the level 2 award in EFAW are able to sit day 1 of this qualification.

Duration

A minimum of 12 contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities, plus an assignment and some pre-course activity could
be required.

Syllabus

A range of subjects are covered including:-

Responsibilities and reporting                                         Resuscitation                   Angina
Assessment of the situation                                             Heart attacks                    Choking
Dealing with an unresponsive casualty                           Minor injuries                   Seizures
Basic hygiene in First Aid                                                 Bleeding control              Shock
Fractures                                                                             Head injuries                    Asthma
Drowning injuries                                                               Diabetes                            Burns
Electrical injuries                                                                Spinal injuries
Heat and cold

 

Certification

Assessment is ongoing by the instructor along with a multiple choice question paper, and a three year qualification will be issued to the learner, subject to
assessment. For those wishing to complete the full Level 2 qualification, this course must be completed within 6 weeks.
 

Numbers

A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 14 years of age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.
 

A student cannot assume a responsibility in the workplace until they reach the age of 16, and then it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that the
student is suitable for that role.
 

The certificate will expire as dated on the certificate, irrespective of age.
 

Location

We are able to deliver this course on your site, subject to a pre-course assessment of your premises, reducing your costs in respect of additional time out
and travelling.