Student First Aid (SFA)
Level:
2
Duration:
3 hrs
Course code:
NU/2025/01011
Max group:
12
3 hr Student First Aid course for over 11's meets DfE requirements and offers a qualification.
Course Summary
FAA Level 2 Award in Student First Aid (RQF)
As of the end of September 2020, the Government announced that health education will be compulsory in all state-funded schools in England and this includes basic first aid training. This 3-hour Student First Aid course has been designed for key stage 3 and key stage 4 students (11+ years) and fulfils the requirements of the Department for Education in respect of first aid training.
Not only would secondary schools meet the statutory requirements for health education, but students would also have the opportunity to attain a nationally regulated qualification, enhance their CV and develop new life skills.
Course Contents
What is first aid?
Primary survey
Recovery position
Resuscitation
Safe use of an AED
Choking
Head injuries
Cuts, grazes and bruises
Nosebleeds
Minor burns and scalds
Fractures and dislocations
Sprains and strains
Assessment
The instructor conducts ongoing summative practical assessments and written assessments. Upon successful completion, learners will receive regulated qualification. No external assessments are required for this qualification.
Duration
The course requires a minimum of 3 hours, distributed over the day.
Certification Validity
This qualification is valid for three years. To renew it, learners must complete the course again. It is recommended that learners attend annual refresher courses during the three-year period.
Further Information - Course Numbers
A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.
Assessment method: Activities, competency assessments.
Pre-requisite: None
Suggested progression:
recommended refresher training and CPD