Highfield Level 3 Award in First Aid Response (RQF)

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is aimed at individuals wishing to gain a more comprehensive understanding of first aid along with an understanding of how important medical/environmental intelligence is when dealing with a range of casualties.

How long will it take?

To complete this qualification learners should expect to undertake 32 hours of learning. 

Topics covered

These include the role and responsibilities of a first aider, being able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally, being able to manage a casualty with external bleeding, being able to manage a casualty with a minor injury, understand how the environment can impact on the provision of first aid, how to support a variety of casualties and the safe use of an automated external defibrillator.

Assessment method

This qualification is assessed by a practical demonstration and written/oral questioning.