First Aid at Work (FAW) Level 3 Training in Cumbria

GMC MedSafe provides comprehensive First Aid at Work (FAW) training for businesses and organisations across Cumbria.

This three-day course gives learners the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to respond to a wide range of workplace injuries and medical emergencies. It is particularly suitable for employers whose first aid needs assessment identifies a requirement for fully qualified First Aiders at Work.

Training can be delivered directly at your workplace, providing a convenient option for businesses with several employees requiring certification.

Who Is the FAW Course For?

First Aid at Work is suitable for employees who have been nominated to act as workplace First Aiders and require a more comprehensive level of training than Emergency First Aid at Work.

The course may be particularly appropriate for larger workplaces, higher-risk working environments or organisations where employees may encounter a broader range of injuries and medical conditions.

Employers should determine the appropriate level of first aid provision through a suitable workplace first aid needs assessment.

What Does the First Aid at Work Course Cover?

The FAW course covers the essential skills included within Emergency First Aid at Work, together with a wider range of workplace injuries and medical emergencies.

Learners will cover subjects including:

Roles and responsibilities of a First Aider
Assessing an incident
Managing an unresponsive casualty
CPR and use of an AED
Choking
External bleeding
Shock
Heart attacks
Stroke
Asthma
Diabetes
Seizures and epilepsy
Anaphylaxis
Head injuries
Spinal injuries
Fractures
Chest injuries
Burns and scalds
Eye injuries
Poisoning
Sprains and strains
Bandaging
Recording and reporting incidents

Practical exercises and assessments are used throughout the course to help learners develop confidence in applying first aid skills to realistic workplace situations.

How Long Is the FAW Course?

First Aid at Work is an 18-hour course delivered over at least three days.

The course is commonly delivered across three consecutive days, although alternative arrangements may be possible where operational requirements make this difficult, provided the qualification requirements are met.

The course contains both theoretical and practical elements, and learners should be prepared to participate in activities including CPR, casualty assessment and practical first aid scenarios.

FAW Course Prices and Group Bookings

First Aid at Work training is available for workplace groups, with quotations based on the number of learners, location and training requirements.

For employers with several staff requiring FAW certification, an on-site group course can often provide a more convenient and cost-effective option than booking individual places at external venues.

Contact GMC MedSafe for current course pricing and group availability.