About the course
This NVQ Level 3 accredited Driver CPC course enables professional drivers to confidently and competently deal with incidents and accidents requiring emergency first aid. It is available as an in-person, private course for up to 12 people.
Topics include:
- The role of a first aider and the First Aid code of practice
- Incident and casualty management
- Basic life support (CPR and AED)
- Medical emergencies including breathing disorders, strokes and heart attacks
- Physical injuries including burns and choking
- Chemicals and control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH)
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At a glance:
Duration: 7 hours
Format: Classroom only
Suitable for: All professional licences (C1, D1 C1E, D1E C, D CE & DE)
DVSA CPC syllabus areas:
3.5 Ability to assess emergency situations
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Learning outcomes
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Responding to a variety of medical emergencies
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Managing an incident and caring for casualties
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Basic life support using CPD and defibrillators
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NVQ3 Emergency First Aid at Work accredited
Why attend Driver First Aid
Teaching drivers emergency first aid is a cost-effective way to reduce the potential impact of traffic incidents and collisions, safeguard life and protect business reputation.
The Driver First Aid course is also accredited to NVQ Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work and is only available as a private in-person course for groups. Our experienced first aid trainers fully engage with participants to maximise the learning experience and draw out their views and opinions.
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Your questions answered
Who should attend?
Any professional driver who needs to complete 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years in order to maintain their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
Delivery method
This course is facilitated by an experienced first aid trainer.
Driver First Aid is available as a private in-person course for up to 12 candidates.
Learning outcomes
Following this module drivers will understand:
- How to administer basic life support using Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and/or an Automatic Electronic Defibrillator (AED)
- How to provide appropriate first aid response and treatment for
- Breathing disorders and choking
- External bleeding and circulatory shock
- Fractures, sprains and strains
- Minor injuries, burns and scalds
- Head injuries, strokes and heart attacks
- Injuries involving chemicals and hazardous substances
Identification requirements
A photocard driving licence and Driver Qualification Card must be presented when attending the course.