204 First Aid courses in Mansfield

A cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Every second matters and this course will give you the confidence to act quickly and effectively. Most importantly, the course will also teach defibrillator operators how to perform effective CPR.

Our Anaphylaxis and Adrenaline Auto-Injector course is suitable for people who are responsible for caring for others, whether adults or children, who may have serious allergy. The course includes modules explaining allergic reactions, early recognition of symptoms and crisis management. There is an emphasis on avoiding allergens and the need to be aware of the risks that might be posed by allergies in a caring setting.

QA Level 2 Award In Basic Life Support And Safe Use Of An Automated External Defibrillator (RQF) Half day course This course provides candidates with the skills needed to administer safe, prompt and effective basic life support and use an AED Also available as a bolt-on to other courses Course Contents: The Chain of Survival Primary Survey Managing an Unresponsive Casualty Recovery Position CPR Safety Barriers CPR Safe Use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) AED Practical Benefits of this course: Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the UK’s biggest killers With an estimated 60,000 out of hospital cardiac arrests occurring every year in the UK alone, make sure you are prepared! Following a cardiac arrest, every minute without CPR and defibrillation reduces a casualty’s chance of survival by 10% Most of the British public are unaware of the life-saving difference they can make by performing CPR and defibrillation AEDs are easy to use and save lives This Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator qualification has been designed to provide candidates with the skills needed to administer safe, prompt and effective basic life support and use an AED safely in emergency situations Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification: Our Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator training course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards.This means that you can be rest assured that your Basic Life Support and Safe Use of anAED Certificate fulfils the legal requirements. It is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained in how to use an AED safely.The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2402/8

This course is designed to provide delegates that intend to work as part of a confined space rescue team with an introduction to planning and executing casualty rescue procedures and the equipment which may be required. This is intended for delegates who already hold a high risk (full Breathing apparatus) qualification such as our CS2. Note: A pre-requisite qualification is required to complete this course. The ESS CS2 course (https://www.vp-ess.com/training/confined-spaces/cs2-(high-risk)-confined-space-entry-full-breathing-apparatus,-self-rescue-and-ba-control/) must have been completed within 6 months as a pre-requisite for this CS3 course. Book via our website @ https://www.vp-ess.com/training/confined-spaces/cs3-introduction-to-working-as-a-member-of-a-confined-space-rescue-team/ or via email at: esstrainingsales@vpplc.com or phone on: 0800 000 346

QA Level 2 Award In Basic Life Support And Management Of Anaphylaxis (RQF) Half day course Gives learners the knowledge and skills to save someone who is in anaphylactic shock Also covers how to prevent this happening in the first place Also available as a bolt-on to certain other courses Course Contents: Incident and Casualty Management Managing an Unresponsive Casualty Recovery Position The Chain of Survival CPR Signs and Symptoms of Anaphylaxis Treatment of Anaphylaxis Medication Use of Adrenaline Auto-Injectors Benefits of this course: Anaphylaxis is a severe and life-threatening allergic reaction, which requires immediate medical attention Did you know that in 2014 there were over 4,000 hospital admissions for anaphylactic shock in England? Every year, the number of those suffering from anaphylaxis is increasing. This makes it very important for people to know what to do when encountering someone who is having an anaphylactic shock This QA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis (RQF) course has been designed for those who have a specific responsibility at work, at home or as a volunteer, to provide basic life support and manage anaphylaxis when dealing with an emergency Successful applicants will be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and will be equipped with the vital skills needed to administer safe, prompt and effective treatment. This includes practising with adrenaline auto-injectors. Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification: Our Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis training course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards.This means that you can be rest assured that your Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis Certificate fulfils the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained in Management of Anaphylaxis..The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2548/3

This 1/2 day course gives delegates a better understanding of safety and the assessment of risk.

All organisations are legally required to have at least one designated Fire Warden. It's also common sense, given that every year there are nearly 20,000 commercial fires in the UK. This course will help participants: Assess their awareness and knowledge of the principles of fire safety and the associated risks involved at work Understand the responsibilities of being a Fire Warden Understand the main types of firefighting equipment 1 Introduction to fire safety What to do in an emergency Causes and effects of fire The fire warden's duties and responsibilities 2 Fire risk control How to raise the alarm Assembly points, roll calls, drills Fire prevention and fire risk assessment Understanding the fire triangle 3 Practical fire safety Types of portable fire extinguishers Maintenance of firefighting equipment Fire signs In-house checks The fire bag/box

BLS Training First Aid Training Mandatory Training

This is an essential programme for members of staff whose role exposes them to aggressive or violent behaviour. 1 What's happening? Issues around us Risks in context Personal experiences 2 Safety fundamentals Following internal policy and procedure Personal safety and lone working Use of technology 3 Nipping issues in the bud Recognising early warning signs Avoiding causing problems for ourselves 4 Calming - Reaching - Controlling Tips and techniques for potentially calming a situation Reaching and building rapport Accelerants - tips on avoiding accelerating a situation Assertiveness techniques Non-verbal behaviour Active listening and the use of questions and distractions Exploring ways forward and identifying win/wins Avoiding the secondary argument Fogging The 'drama triangle' If all else fails 5 Harassment, stalking and on-line bulling What constitutes harassment and definition of stalking On-line bullying Steps to take 6 Reporting principles Importance of incidence reporting Taking care of us What next?

A high-impact programme designed to be fun and to get people fully involved. The first-class, jargon-free content is based on what people need to know in practice, not off-putting legal language. This introductory course covers: Introducing Working Safely: Accidents can happen to anyone. The realities of the human suffering behind the statistics. The importance of personal responsibility. Defining hazard and risk: Focusing on the six broad hazard groups, participants are asked to think about the hazards and risks they come across in their own work. 'Risk assessment' demystified. Identifying common hazards: All the main issues - aggression and violence, asbestos, bullying, chemicals and harmful substances, computer workstations, confined spaces, drugs and alcohol, electricity, fire, getting in and out, height, housekeeping, lighting, manual handling, noise, personal hygiene, plant and machinery, slips and trips, stress, temperature, vehicles and transport, and welfare facilities. Improving safety performance: Bridging the gap between management and workforce, encouraging participants to play their part. Also covered: contract work, inspections, safe systems and permits, protective equipment, signage, emergency procedures, reporting and health checks.