Quality Assurance Administrative Requirements for First Aid Training & Qualifications First Aid at Work (FAW) Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) 1
THE FIRST AID INDUSTRY BODY (QUALITY ASSURANCE) REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS Every potential FAIB Training Provider will have a Full Assessment meeting with FAIB (either face to face or by telephone) regarding the background of the Training Provider, the Trainer(s)/Assessor(s) and the Quality Assurance information needed to register with FAIB. Once this has been completed FAIB will then require the Training Provider to send in all the information in relation to the Trainer(s)/Assessor(s) and the Quality Assurance aspects of your Organisation. You will also confirm that you cover ALL the elements of Assessment for each FAIB qualification you intend to use and HOW it is achieved. This example covers FAW and EFAW. You are also required to keep a record of all the assessments conducted against each outcome should they ever be legally required. (FAIB may ask for this information at any time during your Approval Period). Trainer/Assessor Each Trainer/Assessor should have a portfolio that contains: a current and valid First Aid at Work Course certificate or The following are exempt from this requirement: Doctors registered with the General Medical Council (GMC); Nurses registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC); Paramedics registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). For these exemptions to apply, the Trainer/Assessor should demonstrate current experience (within the previous 3 years) of first aid skills by producing sufficient evidence in their portfolio. a formal Training/Assessing qualification; and either a detailed, chronological list of evidence to show the trainer has regularly provided FAW training during the previous 3 years. If this is limited, evidence of other first aid training that demonstrates all the elements of the FAW syllabus are covered by the trainer s experience; or for New Trainers/Assessors evidence to show the Trainer/Assessor has conducted at least 2 practical and 2 theoretical First Aid training sessions under the supervision of a Qualified Assessor, in the last 3 years. evidence to show that the Trainer/Assessor has been monitored by a qualified assessor every 12 months (over the past 3 years). 2
Quality Assurance The Training Provider must have a Designated Person (who has up to date First Aid knowledge and an assessment background) to take overall responsibility for Quality Assurance. Training Providers must be able to show quality assurance plans for the 5 Key Elements of their business. The elements of this are as follows: 1 End of course Student Evaluation (should include questions regarding:) the Trainer/Assessor and the Training. the Resources used. the Training Venue. 2 Complaints Procedure (should follow a process:) firstly to the Trainer. if not resolved onto the Management of the Training Provider. finally if still not resolved onto the Regulator: The First Aid Industry Body 4 Ashdown Avenue Woodley Stockport SK6 1LL Tel: 0161 494 9045 or e mail: info@faib.co.uk 3 Training Venue Procedure Room Size: the room must be of an adequate size (approx 1.25 square metres per student) or a minimum room size of 4 metres x 4 metres for 12 students. Toilets: separate facilities for male and female students Ventilation: should be adequate Lighting: suitable for reading Heating: the room temperature should maintain a shirt sleeve environment Access/Exits: should be safe, well lit and cater for people with special needs Floor Coverings: should be carpeted or mats provided for use during practical sessions Cleanliness: should maintain a clean, tidy and hygienic environment Noise: consider whether there is any noise that may distract students from training. 3
4 Training Resources Procedure A First Aid Manual: to match the course being delivered: FAIB accepts First Aid publications that is in line with standards as laid down by the Resuscitation Council (UK) and backed up by empirical medical research from responsible medical bodies. Audio Visual Equipment: to facilitate the use of PowerPoint or any other media deemed as appropriate in Lesson Plans. Training Manikins: there should be 1 manikin available for every group of 4 students. Bandages and Dressings: 1 per student. First Aid Kit: at least 1 for demonstration purposes. Hygiene: there must be items to manage hygiene during courses e.g. cleaning wipes for manikins, anti-bacterial soap in bathrooms and tissues. Maintenance of Equipment: there must be documented evidence of the maintenance of equipment for example, records to show how often manikin lungs are changed. 5 Trainer/Assessor Monitoring (see FAIB Trainer/Assessor Monitoring Form) Planning (Documentation) Effective Delivery (Learning Environment) Effective Delivery (Communication) Effective Delivery (Delivery of Content) Assessment (What is included?) Evaluation (Development of Planning, Delivery and Assessment) Trainer/Assessor Portfolio (What should be included?) Course Outcomes for FAIB Qualifications Please note: All FAIB Course Outcomes will be consistent with those indicated by the Skills for Health document "Assessment Principles for First Aid Qualifications" (October 2013 v4). The example below shows the content of the course that has to be followed with the outcomes that have to be achieved. The Training Provider must provide FAIB with the information as to how the outcomes will be achieved. First Aid at Work Course Duration First Aid at Work courses should last for at least 18 contact hours. This includes the time for the final course assessment. Contact hours refers to teaching time and does not include lunch and other breaks. The course hours are split over a minimum of 3 days. However, it is acceptable to run the course over a longer period however this should not be more than 10 weeks (each session lasting for a minimum of 2 hours. 4
Name of Training Provider: First Aid at Work 1: Emergency First Aid in the Workplace (Element) Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria 1. Understand the role and responsibility of a First Aider. 1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider. 1.2 Describe how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others. 1.3 Identify the need for establishing consent to provide First Aid. 1.4 Describe how to complete an accident report form. 1.5 Identify the First Aid equipment that should be available in a workplace. 1.6 Describe the safe use of First Aid equipment 5
Criteria 2. Be able to assess an incident. 2.1 Describe how to conduct a scene survey. 2.2 Describe how to conduct a primary survey of a casualty. 2.3 Identify when and how to call for help 6
Criteria 3. Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally. 3.1 Demonstrate how to assess a casualty s level of consciousness. 3.2 Demonstrate how to open a casualty s airway and check breathing. 3.3 Explain the importance of the recovery position. 3.4 Demonstrate how to place an unresponsive casualty in the recovery position. 3.5 Describe how to treat a casualty who is in seizure. 7
Criteria 4. Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is NOT breathing normally. 4.1 Recognise the need to commence Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. 4.2 Demonstrate how to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation using a manikin. 8
Criteria 5. Recognise and assist a casualty who is choking. 5.1 Describe how to identify a casualty with a partially blocked and completely blocked airway 5.2 Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking. 9
Criteria 6. Manage a casualty who is wounded and bleeding. 6.1 Identify the types of external bleeding. 6.2 Demonstrate how to control severe external bleeding. 10
Criteria 7. Manage a casualty who is in shock. 7.1 Describe the signs and symptoms of shock. 7.2 Demonstrate how to manage a casualty who is in shock. 11
Criteria 8. Understand how to manage a casualty with a minor injury. 8.1 Describe how to manage a casualty with small cuts, grazes and bruises. 8.2 Describe how to manage a casualty with minor burns and scalds. 8.3 Describe how to manage a casualty with small splinters. 12
2: Recognition and Management of Illness and Injury in the Workplace (Element) Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria 1. Be able to conduct a secondary survey. 1.1 Identify the information to be collected when gathering a casualty history. 1.2 Conduct a head to toe survey. 13
Criteria. 2. Be able to administer First Aid to a casualty with injuries to bones, muscles and joints. 2.1 Recognise suspected; Fractures Dislocations Sprains and Strains 2.2 Administer first aid for: Fractures Dislocations Sprains and strains 14
Criteria. 3. Be able to administer First Aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries. 3.1 Recognise suspected; Concussion Skull fracture Cerebral compression Spinal injury 3.2 Administer first aid for suspected; Concussion Skull fracture Cerebral compression Spinal Injury 15
Criteria. 4. Be able to administer First Aid to a casualty with a suspected chest injury. 4.1 Recognise the different types of chest injury. 4.2 Administer first aid for a chest injury. 16
Criteria. 5. Be able to administer First Aid to a casualty with burns and scalds. 5.1 Recognise the factors that affect the severity of burns and scalds. 5.2 Administer First Aid for burns involving; Dry heat Wet heat Electricity Chemicals 17
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria. 6. Be able to administer First Aid to a casualty with an eye injury. 6.1 Give examples of common eye injuries. 6.2 Administer first aid for eye injuries involving Dust Chemicals Embedded Objects 18
Criteria. 7. Be able to administer First Aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning. 7.1 Identify the routes that poisons can take to enter the body. 7.2 Administer immediate First Aid to a casualty affected by sudden poisoning. 7.3 Identify sources of information for treating those affected by sudden poisoning. 19
Criteria. 8. Be able to administer First Aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis. 8.1 Identify common triggers for anaphylaxis. 8.2 Recognise anaphylaxis. 8.3 Administer immediate first aid for a casualty suffering from anaphylaxis. 20
Criteria. 9. Be able to administer First Aid to a casualty with suspected major illness. 9.1 Recognise major illnesses including; Heart Attack Stroke Epilepsy Asthma Diabetes 9.2 Administer first aid to a casualty suffering from major illnesses including; Heart Attack Stroke Epilepsy Asthma Diabetes The training should include all the above elements but where practicable, Training Providers can tailor it to meet the needs of individuals and/or their Employers. 21