183 First Aid courses in Sheffield

A Health & Safety Executive Approved course that complies with First Aid Regulations 1981. This is a refresher course for those that have previously attended and passed the First Aid At Work Course and now need to renew their certification. Who Should Attend? People that hold a valid First Aid At Work Certificate Course Content Health & Safety Using a First Aid Kit Incident Management Resuscitation / CPR - Adult, Child, Baby AED Familiarisation Recovery Position Choking - Adult, Child, Baby Burns & Scalds Poisoning including Anaphylaxis Epilepsy Shock Bleeding & Nose Bleeds Asthma Head Injuries Fractures, Sprains & Strains Many Other Specific Conditions Course Duration: Two Days Assessment / Certification Independent qualified assessors carry out the assessments. Each delegate that passes will receive a Certificate valid for Three years. Please note that training can take place upto 3 months in advance of the Certificate expiry date. The new Certificate will be dated from the expiry date of the old Certificate.

A Health & Safety Executive Approved course that complies with First Aid Regulations 1981 and includes AED familiarisation. This Course is ideal for smaller work places for persons in a lower risk work environment. Who Should Attend? Any member of an organisation who would find themselves in charge, or who has been appointed to take charge of first aid during a first aid emergency in the absence of a qualified First Aider. Course Content • Health & Safety • AED Familiarisation • First Aid Kit • Resuscitation/CPR - Adult, Child, Baby • Recovery Position • Choking - Adult, Child, Baby • Burns & Scalds • Poisoning including Anaphylaxis • Epilepsy • Shock • Bleeding & Nose Bleeds • Asthma • Head Injuries • Breaks, Sprains & Strains • Specific Conditions (Heart Attack) Assessment / Certification Independent qualified assessors carry out the assessments. Each delegate that passes will receive a Certificate valid for Three years. Please note that training can take place upto 3 months in advance of the Certificate expiry date. The new Certificate will be dated from the expiry date of the old Certificate.

Recent changes to Forestry Commission policy recommend those who work in the Forestry industry attend training which includes additional topics relevant to the risks and nature or their work. The Forestry Commission recommend topics including: * Crush Injuries * Catastrophic bleeding including chainsaw including chainsaw injuries and gun shot wounds * Hypothermia / Exposure * Suspension injuries * Lyme's Disease * Lightning & High Voltage injuries * Casualty evacuation planning These are in addition to the normal Emergency First Aid criteria. Who Should Attend? This course is ideal for those who work or intend to work in a forestry, agricultural or remote environment, such as tree surgeons and farmers. Emergency First Aid Course Content * Health & Safety * First Aid Kit * Resuscitation/CPR * AED Familiarisation * Recovery Position * Choking - Adult, Child, Baby * Burns & Scalds * Poisoning including Anaphylaxis * Epilepsy * Shock * Bleeding including Catastrophic bleeding * Asthma * Head Injuries * Breaks, Sprains & Strains * Specific Conditions (Heart Attack) Assessment / Certification Independent qualified assessors carry out the assessments. Each delegate that passes will receive a Certificate valid for Three years. Please note those holding a valid Certificate, training can take place up to 3 months in advance of the expiry date & the new Certificate will be dated from the expiry date of the old Certificate.

QA LEVEL 2 AWARD IN BASIC LIFE SUPPORT FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Half day course * Also called Basic Life Support, BLS, or BLS training * Teaches the basics of first aid for adults, children and infants (babies) * Useful for many occupations. Also available as a bolt-on to certain other courses, at just a third of the price. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * 1.1 million workers in Britain had an accident at work in 2014/2015 * Of those, 2,700 were from the East Midlands * On average, one out of every 370 people received an injury at work * Children are prone to minor injuries, but can also  suffer from serious ones * More than 2 million children have accidents in the home for which they're taken to A&E every year. Under 5s account for 7% of all hospital emergency treatments * This Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support for Adults and Children course teaches the skills and knowledge needed to provide basic life support for adults and children * It is also useful for those who are already qualified in first aid, to refresh their skills and knowledge and broaden it to cover both adults and children * This course is taught in a hands-on, practical way -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * Managing an Unresponsive Casualty * Recovery Position for an adult, a child and an infant (baby) * CPR for an adult, a child and an infant (baby) * Safe Use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) * Choking for an adult, a child and an infant (baby) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: Our Basic Life Support for Adults and Children's course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your Basic Life Support for Adults and Children's Certificate is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained in First Aid for both adults and children. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2547/1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FAA LEVEL 2 AWARD IN FIRST AID FOR YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Classroom (1 day course), Virtual (3 x 2½  hour sessions) * Gives learners knowledge of Youth Mental Health First Aid * Gives learners the skills to help young people with mental health problems and improve their mental health -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * What is Youth Mental Health? * The role of the mental health first aider * Identifying mental health conditions * Recognising and managing Stress * Mental health conditions * Recognising a range of mental health conditions: * Depression * Anxiety * Psychosis * Eating disorders * Suicide * Self-harm * Post-traumatic stress disorder * Conduct disorders - Bullying * Drugs and alcohol * Mental health first aid action plan BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * These figures, taken from the Young Minds website show clearly how many young people suffer with their mental health... * One in six children aged five to 16 are identified as having a probable mental health problem * That means  that, on average, five children in every classroom have a mental health problem * 80% of young people with mental health needs agreed that the coronavirus pandemic had made their mental health worse * Suicide was the leading cause of death for males and females aged between five to 34 in 2019 * Around half of 17-19 year-olds with a diagnosable mental health disorder has self-harmed or attempted suicide at some point * In 2018-19, 24% of 17-year-olds reported having self-harmed in the previous year, and seven per cent reported having self-harmed with suicidal intent at some point in their lives * So please, learn more about how to help these youngsters, and give them the chance to live happy, healthy lives -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION Our Mental Health First Aid Courses are nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualifications accredited by First Aid Awards Ltd in association with NUCO Training. This means that you can be rest assured that your Mental Health First Aid Certificates fulfill the upcoming legal requirements and are a very good way to make sure you and your employees have a supporting workplace to deal with staff's mental health conditions. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/7176/6 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

QA LEVEL 2 AWARD IN ACTIVITY FIRST AID (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Two-day course * Especially suited to those working in sports or outdoor activities * Have the skills to save lives and help injured heal faster -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * The Roles and Responsibilities of an Emergency First Aider * Assessing an Incident * Minor Injuries * Cuts, Grazes and Bruises * Minor Burns and Scalds * Managing an Unresponsive Casualty * CPR * Safe Use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) * Choking * Seizures * Wounds and Bleeding * Shock * Eye Injuries * Angina * Heart Attack * Stroke * Asthma * Diabetes * Anaphylaxis * Head Injuries * Spinal Injuries * Chest Injuries * Fractures * Sprains, Strains and Dislocations * Poisoning * Treatment for hot and cold temperatures BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * Both Outdoor and Indoor Sports activities run a great risk of injury * Would you know what to do if someone in your charge got injured or taken ill? * 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 environments * As with all our courses, this course is run in a fun and engaging, interactive and hands-on way -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: Our Activity First Aid course leads to a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your Activity First Aid fulfils the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained in First Aid, having the ability to save lives and speed healing should the situation occur. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2652/9

QA LEVEL 3 AWARD IN FIRST AID AT WORK (RQF) REQUALIFICATION COURSE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Two-day course * Requalify for First Aid at Work in just two days, instead of three * Continue to remain a first aider in the workplace -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * The Roles and Responsibilities of an Emergency First Aider * Assessing an Incident * Minor Injuries * Cuts, Grazes and Bruises * Minor Burns and Scalds * Managing an Unresponsive Casualty * CPR * Safe Use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) * Choking * Seizures * Wounds and Bleeding * Shock * Eye Injuries * Angina * Heart Attack * Stroke * Asthma * Diabetes * Anaphylaxis * Head Injuries * Spinal Injuries * Chest Injuries * Fractures * Sprains, Strains and Dislocations * Poisoning BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * Do you already hold a valid First Aid at Work (FAW) Certificate? * Is it about to run out? * The estimated cost of injuries and ill health last year was £15 billion * The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. * This includes carrying out a risk assessment, appointing a suitable amount of first aiders and providing adequate first aid training * Typically, first aiders will hold a valid certificate in either First Aid at Work (FAW) or Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) * This course leads to a new QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) certificate and is the one recommended for first aiders in a higher risk workplace * As this is a Regulated Qualification, employers can book this course for their employees in the safe knowledge that they have fulfilled their legal responsibilities for providing quality first aid training, without having to undertake any lengthy due diligence checks -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: Our First Aid at Work Requalifying course leads to a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your First Aid at Work Certificate fulfils the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained in First Aid, having the ability to save lives should the situation occur. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2384/X

The First Aid at Work qualification is the most comprehensive of all our first aid qualifications, and covers a wide range of skills which can be used within a workplace first aid situation, including: assessing the scene, managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, heart attacks, choking, head and spinal injuries, fractures, anaphylaxis, plus much more.

QA LEVEL 3 AWARD IN PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Two day course * HSE highly recommends this course for those who work with children in a childcare setting * Being able to deal with peadiatric emergencies can make the difference between the life and death of children, and save them a lot of suffering -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * The Roles and Responsibilities of an Emergency Paediatric First Aider * Assessing an Emergency Situation * Accident Recording * Minor Injuries * Cuts, Grazes and Bruises * Minor Burns and Scalds * Managing an Unresponsive Infant and Child * Recovery Position Infant and Child * CPR Infant and Child * Safe Use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) * Choking * Anaphylaxis * Seizures * Wounds and Bleeding * Hypovolaemic Shock * Head, Neck and Back Injuries * Sprains, strains, dislocations and fractures * Meningitis * Asthma * Diabetes * Eye, Ear and Nose Conditions * Poisoning * Electric Shock * Bites and Stings * Hot and Cold Temperatures BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * Would you know what to do if you saw a child in need of First Aid? * Children are prone to minor injuries, but suffer from serious injuries also * In 2014, 2,269 children in the UK were so badly bitten by an animal they had to be admitted to hospital * More than 2 million children have accidents in the home for which they're taken to A&E - every year, with Under 5s accounting for 7% of all hospital emergency treatments * Being able to deal with peadiatric emergencies can make the difference between the life and death of children, and save them a lot of suffering.  * This QA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) qualification is ideal for: * - Parents/carers or family members who want to learn key paediatric first aid skills * - those who work with, or intend to work with children in a childcare setting as it is designed to fulfill Ofsted’s First Aid requirements for early years teachers, nursery workers and childminders (as defined within the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) 2014 and within the Child Care Register guide) * Childcare settings who are working towards Millie’s Mark * We also run a Paediatric Annual Refresher to keep those life-saving skills up to date -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: Our Paediatric First Aid at Work course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your Paediatric First Aid certificate will fulfill the legal requirements. It is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained in First Aid for Children and Infants (babies). The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/0785/7 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Our 2 day course will enable students to attain the knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with a range of first aid situations when looking after children. For more information click on the tabs below, or get in touch, we’d be more than happy to answer any queries. At Immerse Training we pride ourselves on offering First Aid and Pre-Hospital Care Training that meets your specific needs. All our courses meet the requirements of the relevant awarding body. On top of that, we are more than happy to create bespoke elements that tailor each programme to suit your first aid or care responsibilities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Qualification Information [https://www.immersemedical.co.uk/first-aid-at-work-initial#1563543325397-2de0f1af-5ca6] This qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of: * The Resuscitation Council (UK) * Skills for Health Assessment Principles for First Aid Qualifications -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Content Following this course students will be able to * Understand the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider. * Be able to administer first aid to an infant and a child with head, neck or back injury. * Assess an emergency situation safely. * Understand how to administer first aid to an infant with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose. * Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and breathing normally. * Understand how to administer emergency first aid to an infant and a child with an acute medical condition or sudden illness. * Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally. * Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who is experiencing the effects of extreme heat and cold. * Be able to provide first aid for an infant and a child who is choking. * Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who has sustained an electric shock. * Be able to provide first aid to an infant and a child with external bleeding. * Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child with burns or scalds. * Be able to provide first aid to an infant and a child who is suffering from shock. * Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who has been poisoned. * Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child with bites, stings and minor injuries. * Understand how to provide first aid to an infant or child with anaphylaxis. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who should attend? This qualification is for people who have a specific responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, to provide first aid to children (including babies) when dealing with: * An emergency situation. * Chronic or sudden paediatric illness. * Paediatric injury. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pre-requisites Students must be at least 16 years old on the first day of training. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assessment and Certifications Assessment of this course is continuous and also includes 2 theory/multiple choice question papers. Successful students will receive an Immerse Training Certificate, which is valid for three years. This certificate will be issued by Qualsafe, the awarding body for Immerse Training. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Additional Information Completion of the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid at Work includes 2 credits at Level 2 of the Qualification Credit Framework (QCF). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID COURSES First Aid courses for individuals and workplaces who provide care to or work with children and young people.  Our paediatric courses are fully accredited, registered and meet Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and OFSTED guidelines.  From 1 day Emergency Paediatric First Aid to day Paediatric First Aid courses.  We specialise in on-site courses at your workplace, tailored to the specific risks associated with your business. All courses can be delivered at our training centre in Poole, Dorset or we can deliver on-site across Bournemouth, Poole, Dorset, Hampshire and the South of England.