Highfield Award in First Aid at Work Blended Learning
The Highfield Award in Emergency First Aid at Work at SCQF Level 6 Blended Learning has been developed and is awarded by Highfield Qualifications and sits on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). The SCQF is a qualification framework regulated by SQA Accreditation.
Aim
- The objective of this qualification is to support learners in becoming first aiders in the
workplace.
Venue
- Online & UHI Orkney, East Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1LX
Duration
- 6 hours of eLearning
- 12 hours (2 days) Practical Attendance
Entry Requirements
- It is recommended that learners are a minimum of 16 years of age and advised that
learners have a minimum of National 5 (or equivalent) English and are physically
capable of completing the practical assessment. - To adhere to Highfield blended learning guidance, attendees must complete the
online eLearning course prior to attending the practical sessions. - We will also post out the handbook to all candidates in advance of attending training.
- Please supply a postal address at the point of booking.
Course Content
The course will cover the following topics:
- Responsibilities of the first aider
- Assessing an incident
- Managing an unresponsive casualty
- The respiratory system
- Wounds and bleeding
- Shock and seizures
- Dealing with minor injuries
- The human skeleton
- Fractures and dislocations
- Sprains and strains
- Chest injuries
- Dealing with major illness and other injuries
All candidates are required to complete a short multiple-choice test as part of the assessment. If you require additional support, please contact UHI Orkney at the time of booking.
Staff
Teaching staff are experts in their field
Your instructors will be either June Bacon, Stuart Dane, Nick Lyon or Rosemary Ryrie.
Absolutely brilliant! Really good tutor and explains any questions clearly.
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