Scheme of work Programme/course title: Tutor: Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) Duration : Number of teaching sessions: 22 hours guided learning 16 Number of students: Assessment: 1 tutor to 12 students ratio Multi choice questions Observation Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand. Chinese proverb Course introduction: This course is designed for anyone wanting to become an accredited first aider. This qualification provides learners with skills and knowledge to deal with first aid situations in high risk work environments. The 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) consists of two units: Unit 1- Emergency First Aid in the Workplace (EFAW) Unit 2- Recognition and Management of Illness and Injury in the Workplace Course aim:
Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure Practical Group work Discussion 1 hour and 30 minutes Session 3 Continued - Resuscitation LO 3: Continued - CPR. Lesson content The principles of the chain of survival The reasons why CPR is required to be undertaken What is CPR? How to provide CPR When to stop CPR Practical session on undertaking CPR Using an AED Correct Placement of AED Pads Teaching activities: Theory Demonstration Practical Group work Discussion Powerpoint Projector Computer Flipchart & paper Markers CPR manikins (1:4 learners) Manikin hygiene wipes Pocket mask Trainer AEDs Questions and answers (Q&A) Discussion Observation Assessment by Observation: Demonstrate CPR Use of AED Recovery Position 45 minutes Session 4 - The choking casualty LO 4: Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking By the end of the session, you will be able to: Identify when choking is: mild severe Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is choking Lesson content The two types of choking (partially and completely blocked) How to administer aid to a choking casualty including practical Teaching activities: Theory Demonstration Practical Group work Discussion Powerpoint Projector Computer Flipchart & paper Markers CPR manikins (1:4 learners) or choking trainers Questions and answers (Q&A) Discussion Observation Assessed by observation for Chocking. Note Do-not use pressure when demonstrating chest abdominal thrusts. 45 minutes Session 5 - Bleeding and wound management LO 5: Be able to manage a casualty with external bleeding. By the end of the session, you will be able to: Lesson content Identify the different types of external bleeding The principles of controlling a bleed The principles of infection control Powerpoint Projector Computer Flipchart & paper Questions and answers (Q&A) Discussion Observation
Identify the different types of external bleeding Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is bleeding Practice applying dressings to a casualty with and without embedded objects Teaching activities: Theory Demonstration Practical Group work Discussion Markers Selection of first aid dressings Nitrile or gloves Assessment by observation for controlling external bleeding. 15 minutes Session 6- Shock management LO 6: Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock. By the end of the session, you will be able to: List the recognition features of shock List the causes of shock State the principles of managing a casualty who is in shock Lesson content What is shock? Examples of the causes of shock Hypovolaemic shock (blood loss) The signs of symptoms of shock The principles of shock treatment Teaching activities: Theory Group work Discussion Powerpoint Projector Computer Flipchart & paper Markers Questions and answers (Q&A) Discussion 30 minutes Session 7- Minor injuries LO 7: Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries. By the end of the session, you will be able to: Identify how to administer aid to a casualty with: small cuts grazes bruises splinters Identify how to administer aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds. Lesson content How to administer first aid to a casualty with small cuts, grazes and bruises How to administer first aid to a casualty with a small burn or scald How to administer first aid to a casualty with a splinter Teaching activities: Theory Group work Discussion Powerpoint Projector Computer Flipchart & paper Markers Questions and answers (Q&A) Discussion Unit 2- Recognition and Management of Illness and Injury in the Workplace
1 hour Session 1- The Secondary Survey LO 1: Be able to conduct a secondary survey. By the end of the session, you will be able to: Identify the information required to be collected when gathering a casualty history Demonstrate how to undertake a top to toe survey Lesson content The information to be collected when gathering a patient history (Sample history, signs and symptoms) How to take a sample history Definition of a ‘Sign’ and ‘Symptom’ How to conduct a head to toe survey Teaching activities: Theory Group work Discussion Practical Demonstration PowerPoint Projector Computer Flipchart & paper Markers Questions and answers (Q&A) Discussion Observation 1 hour Session 2- Injuries to Muscles and Joints LO 2: Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with injuries to bones, muscles and joints. By the end of the session, you will be able to: Identify a fracture, dislocation, sprain and strain Demonstrate how to administer aid to a casualty with a fracture and dislocation Describe the first aid treatment for a casualty with a sprain or strain. Lesson content Introduction to the skeletal system Definition of a fracture The three types of fracture (open, closed and complicated) Recognition features of fractures Treatment of a fracture The different types of slings (practical) Definition of a dislocation Recognition features of a dislocation Treatment of a dislocation Define ‘sprain’ and ‘strain’ Recognition features of a sprain/strain Treatment for a sprain/strain (Protect, rest, ice, compress, elevate) Teaching activities: Theory Group work Discussion Practical Demonstration PowerPoint Projector Computer Flipchart & paper Markers Slings (1 per 2 learners) Questions and answers (Q&A) Discussion Observation 45 minutes Session 3- Suspected LO 3: Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with Lesson content Introduction to head injuries PowerPoint Projector Questions and answers (Q&A)
Head and Spinal Injuries suspected head and spinal injuries. By the end of the session, you will be able to: Identify the different types of head injury State the treatment for a head injury State the actions needed to be taken with a suspected spinal injury The three types of head injuries (compression, concussion and fracture) Recognition features of head injuries The treatment of head injuries Introduction to spinal injuries Signs and symptoms of a spinal injury Treatment of a spinal injury (including practical demonstration on how to stabilise a casualties head) Teaching activities: Theory Group work Discussion Practical Demonstration Computer Flipchart & paper Markers Discussion Observation 30 minutes Session 4- Suspected Chest Injuries LO 4: Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries. By the end of the session, you will be able to: State the different types of chest injury State the first aid treatment for a chest injury Lesson content The different types of chest injuries (fracture and penetrating chest wound) Recognition features of the different types of chest injuries How to administer first aid for the different types of chest injuries Teaching activities: Theory Group work Discussion PowerPoint Projector Computer Flipchart & paper Markers Questions and answers (Q&A) Discussion 30 minutes Session 5- Burns and Scalds LO 5: Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds. By the end of the session, you will be able to: Identify the different categories of burns and scalds Lesson content Introduction to and scalds The anatomy of the skin The types of burns and scalds (superficial, partial thickness and full thickness) How to assess the severity of a (size, cause, age, location and depth) PowerPoint Projector Computer Flipchart & paper Markers Questions and answers (Q&A) Discussion
Describe the treatment for burns and scalds How to administer first aid to a casualty with a burn or scald How to administer first aid for chemical burns How to administer first aid for burns to the airway How to administer first aid for burns caused by electricity When to obtain medical assistance Teaching activities: Theory Group work Discussion 30 minutes Session 6- Eye Injuries LO 6: Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with a eye injury. By the end of the session, you will be able to: Identify the common types of eye injuries State the treatment for different types of eye injuries Lesson content The common types of eye injuries (minor and major) How to administer first for the different types of eye injuries Teaching activities: Theory Group work Discussion PowerPoint Projector Computer Flipchart & paper Markers Questions and answers (Q&A) Discussion 45 minutes Session 7- Poisoning LO 7: Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning. By the end of the session, you will be able to: Identify the routes of that poisons can enter the body State the treatment for sudden poisoning Identify the types of relevant information for the Lesson content How Poisons can enter the body (inhalation, ingestion, injection, absorption) and symptoms of poisoning How to administer first aid to a casualty with absorbed poison (skin) How to administer first aid to a casualty with absorbed poison (eye) How to administer aid to a casualty who has ingested poison How to administer first aid to a casualty who has inhaled a poison PowerPoint Projector Computer Flipchart & paper Markers Questions and answers (Q&A) Discussion
ambulance service How to administer aid to a casualty who has injected a poison The sources of information useful for treating those suspected of poisoning Teaching activities: Theory Group work Discussion 30 minutes Session 8- Anaphylaxis LO 8: Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis. By the end of the session, you will be able to: Identify common triggers for anaphylaxis Recognise the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis State the first aid treatment for anaphylaxis Lesson content Common triggers of anaphylaxis Recognise the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis How to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from anaphylaxis Teaching activities: Theory Group work Discussion PowerPoint Projector Computer Flipchart & paper Markers Questions and answers (Q&A) Discussion 2 hours Session 9- Suspected Major Illnesses LO 9: Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness. By the end of the session, you will be able to: Recognise the different types of major illnesses Identify the signs and symptoms for the different types of major illnesses State the treatment for Lesson content What is a heart attack? Signs and symptoms of a heart attack Treatment of a heart attack What is angina? Signs and symptoms of angina Treatment of angina What is a stroke? Signs and symptoms of a stroke (FAST) Treatment of a suspected stroke What is a seizure? The different types of seizure and absences) Signs and symptoms of a seizure PowerPoint Projector Computer Flipchart & paper Markers Questions and answers (Q&A) Discussion