- Professional Development
- Medicine & Nursing
- Arts & Crafts
- Health & Wellbeing
- Personal Development
Course Summary Mini Medics - First Aid The Mini Medics courses is a Child friendly introduction to first aid and defibrillation aimed at children between the ages of 8 and 11, but it can suit children of any age from about 5 upwards. The course is kept at a basic level with no use of confusing terminologies. The mini medics course will show complete respect for the child’s ability, make it educational and practical, and instil the importance of helping someone who is poorly or injured. Fully illustrated 24-page ‘First Aid for Children’ book • A unique syringe pen in various colours (or colouring pencils) • A 4-page worksheet There is also the opportunity to purchase t-shirts and hoodies - delivered at a later date Course Contents A range of subjects are covered including: What is First Aid? Safety Communication and contacting the emergency services First Aid kits DR ABC Recovery position Choking Resuscitation (CPR) Defibrillation (AED) Wounds and bleeding Asthma Shock Certification A certificate of attendance is included with the Mini Medic book as a ‘cut-out’ for the child. Duration 3 hours (dependent on the syllabus you want covered including educational, theoretical and practical teaching sessions. A shorter 1 hour version is available for the younger children - enquire by calling 07853393777) Further Information Duration: 3-hours in total (including a 20 min break in the middle) Group size: 10 Candidates per 1 Trainer/Assessor Assessment method: None Pre-requisite: Candidates should be aged 6-11, but suitable for all ages Suggested progression: Mini Medics - Mental Health First Aid *There are chairs in the foyer and a cafe next door (same building) if parents wold like to stay close by.
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
By SMC Safety Solutions
The QCF approved qualification came into effect on 1st October 2013, along with new guidance on assessing the needs of First Aid in your workplace. Your risk assessments of First Aid needs may well identify the need for Emergency First Aiders at Work (EFAW) either as an addition to your First Aiders (3-day), or where your Company activities are low risk. A lot of our Clients have requested this course as extra cover when working on construction sites or similar works covered by the Principal Contractors trained site first aiders and for smaller works. Aims To give a basic knowledge to help you deal with any Emergency First Aid at Work. Course Content • Responsibilities and reporting • Assessment of the situation • Basic hygiene in First Aid • Dealing with an unresponsive casualty • Resuscitation and AED (defib) • Heart attacks • Bleeding • Minor injuries • Choking • Shock • Seizures. Prerequisites None - The course is intended either as an introduction or as a refresher. Assessment Delegates will be required to pass a multiple-choice test at the end of the training. (In addition, the HSE strongly recommend that all students undergo an annual refresher programme of about 3 hours, although this is not mandatory). Certificate On successful completion of the course, all delegates will receive a certificate of attendance. Instructions We regret that we may not be able to accept people onto a course who are more than 30 minutes late due to contact hours and the content that would be missed. It is a requirement of our regulators, to check ID for all delegates attending our courses. Driving licence, passport, work ID badge or a debit / credit card are all acceptable means of ID. Directions Location Map
First-Aiders - Catastrophic Bleeding
By Aplus Medical Services & Training
Three Hour Course Cost: £50 + vat per person Catastrophic Bleeding is an excellent course designed for First Aiders who are involved in high-risk working environments. This 3-hour course will provide learners with guidance on Catastrophic Bleeding control, including dealing with the inherent dangers associated with the use of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings whilst administering First Aid in a high-risk working environment. Learners must hold a valid First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate in order to attend the course. SYLLABUS A range of subjects is covered including: Equipment Primary survey Catastrophic bleeding Haemostatic dressings Tourniquets Top-to-toe survey Environmental issues Handover to the emergency services Maximum of 16 People A maximum of 16 students can be accommodated on this course. Age limit learners must be a minimum of 16 years of age to attend the course. CERTIFICATION Although there is no formal assessment, the trainer will assess each individual throughout the course and issue a non-regulated Certificate of Achievement where the required level of attainment has been met. First Aid • Life-Saving Skills First Aid Training is not just a Course; it’s a life-saving skill everyone should possess. It’s about being prepared for the unexpected knowing how to respond when seconds count. As Health & Safety Law mandates, employers must create a secure and healthy environment for their employees. This responsibility extends to providing immediate and effective First-Aid Care when necessary. We understand that learning is best achieved through practical application. That’s why we offer In-Person Workshops on First Aid. These workshops provide hands-on experience under the guidance of our highly qualified trainers. You’ll have the opportunity to practice what you’ve learned in a controlled environment before you need to apply it in real life. Upon completion of a First-Aid Qualification, employers can be assured that they have highly-trained personnel capable of responding swiftly and effectively to any First-Aid needs. This fulfils legal obligations and contributes to a safer, more caring work environment for all. In essence, the First Aid Certification is more than just a qualification; it’s an investment in the health and safety of your workforce.
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. 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) Three-day course Gives learners the knowledge and skills to be a first aider Recommended by HSE for high risk workplaces 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: 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 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) Our QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) - FAW - training course is the one recommended for first aiders in a high risk workplace Having the correct first aid provision in the workplace is not just a legal requirement, it is incredibly important for the safety of all members of staff! 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 (FAW) course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards. This means that you can be rest assured that your First Aid at Work Certificate fulfills 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
