3 Hour – Level 2 Award in Student First Aid

Course Overview

From September 2020, the Government announced that health education including basic first aid training is to be compulsory in all state-funded schools in England.

This course enables secondary schools to meet their statutory duties in health education whilst also teaching students new life skills, allowing them to achieve a regulated qualification and enhance their CV. This 3-hour course is specifically designed for key stage 3 and 4 students (11 years +) and aligns with the Department of Education and their requirements for Student First Aid Training.

Individuals will receive a level 2 (level 5 in Scotland) FAA RQF/SCQF certificate which is valid for three years. This course includes theory and scenario training for various accident and emergency events. After completing this course, the learner will be provided with the skills they require to provide prompt, safe and effective Student First Aid.

This course can be run in-house at your school at suitable times to coincide with your curriculum, please contact our office for further information.

Syllabus:

• What is first aid?
• Primary survey
• Recovery position
• Resuscitation
• Safe use of an AED
• Choking
• Head injuries
• Cuts, grazes and bruises
• Nosebleeds
• Minor burns and scalds
• Fractures and dislocations
• Sprains and strains

Qualification:

Regulated 3 Year FAA Level 2 (level 5 in Scotland) Award in Student First Aid (RQF/SCQF).

Course Duration:

3 hours. Can be run over an extended period of time (up to 1 year in 3 x 1-hour sessions).

Location:

School based/In-House (contact us).

Learner numbers:

A maximum of 12 learners per course (set out by Awarding Body limits)

Learner Age:

11 years +

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