Highfield International is a leading UK-based awarding organization that provides internationally recognized qualifications in compliance, safety, and workplace skills. It is widely accepted across the GCC, including Saudi Arabia, for regulated and professional training programs.

Highfield Level 3 International Award in First Aid Response

Course Overview

The Highfield Level 3 International Award in First Aid Response is designed to support learners in workplace first aid roles by providing a more comprehensive understanding of first aid along with an understanding of how medical and environmental intelligence supports effective emergency response.

This qualification provides advanced first aid knowledge and practical skills required to deal with a wide range of casualties, injuries, and medical emergencies. It also helps learners understand how environmental risks, workplace hazards, and medical threats can impact first aid response.

The qualification is valid for 3 years, and it is recommended that learners refresh their knowledge annually to maintain confidence and competence.

Key Takeaways

Participants will learn how to:

  1. Understand advanced first aid principles and responsibilities
  2. Assess emergency situations quickly and safely
  3. Provide first aid for major injuries and serious medical conditions
  4. Provide first aid for fractures, head injuries, and spinal injuries
  5. Manage burns, poisoning, and eye injuries
  6. Respond to heart attack, stroke, asthma attack, and diabetic emergencies
  7. Understand medical and environmental risks in the workplace
  8. Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely and correctly
  9. Support different types of casualties including vulnerable individuals

Course Outline

Advanced First Aid Principles +
Understanding the responsibilities of a trained first aider and emergency response procedures.
Managing Major Injuries +
Providing first aid for fractures, dislocations, head injuries, spinal injuries, and chest injuries.
Burns, Eye Injuries, and Poisoning +
Understanding how to respond to burns, chemical exposure, and sudden poisoning incidents.
Managing Medical Emergencies +
Recognising and responding to heart attack, stroke, asthma attack, seizures, and diabetic emergencies.
Environmental and Medical Intelligence +
Understanding how workplace hazards and environmental risks affect first aid response.
Supporting Vulnerable Casualties +
Learning how to support medically vulnerable individuals and communicate effectively during emergencies.
Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) +
Understanding AED safety procedures and how to use an AED correctly.
Practical First Aid Training Session +
Hands-on training including CPR, AED, and practical first aid demonstrations.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for:

  1. Workplace first aiders
  2. Safety officers and supervisors
  3. Construction and industrial workers
  4. Teachers and school staff
  5. Security personnel
  6. Emergency response teams
  7. Anyone responsible for workplace safety

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