38 Emergency Care Assistant courses near East Sussex,

This qualification is aimed at those working in an environment where an AED is available.

A half day course that looks at the implications of the recent NICE guideline changes to the management of hypertension. The course gives a brief introduction to the pathophysiology of hypertension and the ways in which it is investigated and treated.

A comprehensive two days, delivered using a variety of teaching styles, by professionals who manage medical emergencies on a day-to-day basis. A number of the more common presenting conditions are covered providing a structured approach to the pathophysiology, initial assessment and management of the acutely ill medical patient.

Duration 1 Day Certificate Validity 1 year Course Overview Experience the intensive QA Level 4 Award in Out Of Hospital Adults Immediate Life Support (RQF), a distinguished and nationally recognised qualification tailored for individuals entrusted with the responsibility of delivering emergency care in various settings, including event medical providers, emergency ambulance personnel, registered healthcare professionals, and specialized roles within the emergency services and military. This comprehensive course equips successful candidates with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide immediate life support to patients in cardiorespiratory arrest or facing life-threatening illness and injury. Topics covered include scene management, airway management, ILS procedures, treatment algorithms, modifications for specific scenarios like cardiac arrest during pregnancy, end of life care, and more. What’s Covered Mastery of scene management protocols Techniques for assessing and managing incidents effectively Management of patients with life-threatening or non-life-threatening conditions Post-incident procedures Proficiency in airway management techniques Immediate life support procedures, including: Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) Effective patient handovers Modifications required during cardiac arrest for specific scenarios such as third-trimester pregnancy and neck stoma Understanding immediate life support treatment algorithms Integration of end-of-life care principles Utilization of the National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2) Entry Requirements Participants must be at least 18 years old at the start of the training. Successful completion of the QA Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (QCF or RQF) or an equivalent qualification, such as Associate Ambulance Practitioner or IHCD Ambulance Aid, is mandatory. Alternatively, registration as a healthcare professional working in an emergency care or primary care environment is accepted. Equivalent qualifications must align with the Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria of the QA Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (QCF or RQF). These qualifications should be submitted to QA for review, demonstrating comparability in meeting the requisite skills, knowledge, and assessment standards. Course Information Venue: All our 'Open' courses are delivered from our dedicated training venue: Pulse South Coast Ltd, Bentley Wildfowl, Harveys Lane, Ringmer, BN8 5AF On occasion we may use a separate venue, this will be advised on the course booking. Facilities: On your course you will be provided with tea & coffee making facilities and biscuits. We are in a rural location so we recommend brining lunch with you on the day. There is a microwave & fridge on site for your use. There is a garage that is approximately a 10 minute drive from our venue. Parking: We have a dedicated car park that is approximately a 300m walk to the training venue. There is no additional cost to use this parking. We accept no responsibility for any personal loss or theft while you are on our training courses or premises. Please ensure to keep your personal belongings safe at all times. What is required from you: All courses are delivered in English, you must have a basic understanding of the English language to attend. There is a requirement for you to show that you are capable of performing the skills you are taught on the course, due to this you will need to be physically able to demonstrate all practical elements of the course. Dress: As a company we pride ourselves on running immersive & practical training courses. You will often be expected to kneel & work outdoors, please dress appropriately. Identification: As we deliver Ofqual accredited courses, there is a requirement for you to show a form of ID on the first day of the course. This could be; a driving license, passport or something that clearly shows who you are. Timings: All of our courses have a minimum training time of six hours a day, we will often advertise a course as seven hours to include break times. On occasion it is required to go over the scheduled times, however this will always be discussed with the group on the day. Trainer: During your course you will have a designated trainer for the duration. They are there not only to assess for the qualification, but to offer you guidance and support throughout. Security: We accept no responsibility for any personal loss or theft while you are on our training courses or premises. Please ensure to keep your personal belongings safe at all times.

An opportunity to develop essential knowledge and skills that are necessary for the safe care and management of a patient requiring an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

The course will cover the essential underpinning knowledge to effectively manage the patient throughout the life cycle of the implantable device.

This course enables participants to develop essential patient management skills that are necessary for identifying and managing the safe care of a patient requiring cardiac catheterisation.

An opportunity to learn about various heart rhythm disturbances, their aetiology, management and treatment strategies.

Awareness of what is happening during the rupture of a coronary plaque assists the attendee in understanding why such a microscopic event can have such a catastrophic outcome.

Aimed at cardiac professionals to develop their Exercise Tolerance Testing (ETT) skills.