Level 3 Award in CPR, AED and First Aid
The Level 3 Award in CPR, AED and First Aid offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in recognising emergencies, performing CPR, using an automated external defibrillator, providing first aid and documenting emergency incidents.
About this qualification
The Level 3 Award in CPR, AED and First Aid offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in recognising emergencies, performing CPR, using an automated external defibrillator, providing first aid and documenting emergency incidents.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Emergency First-Aid Principles
- Scene Safety
- Casualty Assessment
- Adult CPR
- Child CPR
- Infant CPR
- AED Operation
- AED Safety
- Unconscious Casualty Management
- Recovery Position
- Airway Management
- Bleeding Control
- Wound Care
- Shock Management
- Fractures and Sprains
- Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Heart-Attack Awareness
- Stroke Awareness
- Asthma Emergencies
- Diabetic Emergencies
- Allergic Reactions
- Emergency Documentation
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Healthcare Support Staff
- Workplace First Aiders
- Supervisors and Team Leaders
- Community Emergency Responders
- Personnel requiring CPR, AED and first-aid skills
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop CPR and AED competence.
- Strengthen emergency-assessment skills.
- Improve bleeding and injury management.
- Develop medical-emergency awareness.
- Improve emergency communication.
- Strengthen incident documentation.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Practical assessments, written examination and portfolio review.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, CPR/AED simulations, first-aid case studies and oral discussion.
- Total Questions: 50 theory questions plus multiple practical tasks.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 10–14 weeks (160–200 hours).
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