
Award in Activity First Aid Level 2 (RQF)
Why?
The QA Level 2 Award in Activity First Aid (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for those who have a responsibility to provide first aid in outdoor and activity based environment
Successful candidates will gain the knowledge and skills needed to treat a range of conditions that could occur during any form of activity, from life threatening illnesses to minor injuries.
How?
The course is taught over 3 hours and includes a mixture of individual, group, theory and practical lessons including appropriate training aids. The course includes a theory assessment (multiple choice and short answer question paper). Some individual study time outside of the course is recommended.
Learning Outcomes
- Assessing an incident
- Managing an unresponsive casualty
- CPR and AED use
- Recovery Position
- Heart Attack
- Stroke
- Head, neck and back injuries
- Chest and abdominal injuries
- Fractures
- External bleeding
- Shock Burns and scalds
- Choking Poisoning
- Anaphylaxis
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy and seizures
- Treatment for hot and cold temperatures
- Minor injuries
- Sprains, strains and dislocations
- Eye injuries