599 Medical courses

The First Aid at Work Requalification course is designed to 'requalify' existing First Aiders and gives candidates the opportunity to learn up-to-date best practices. The course is held regularly at our Medical Education Group Education Centre located near Ellesmere Port. Our first aid requalification training gives learners the chance to update their skills through practical, theoretical and scenario based learning. Learners must be at least 14 years old on the first day of training and be able to perform tasks at floor level. There are no other formal entry requirements but we strongly recommend that Learners have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent. The Learner needs to retake the qualification before the certificate expiry date to remain qualified.

The QA Level 3 Award in Administering Emergency Medical Gases (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed for those who have a responsibility for providing treatment to patients who need medical gases administering in prehospital environments. During this 1 day course, candidates will learn how to safely administer emergency oxygen, pre-operational inspections for oxygen therapy equipment and the clinical need for oxygen therapy when dealing with a range of conditions. Successful candidates will leave with the skills, knowledge and competencies needed to safely administer prompt and effective medical gases in an emergency situation.

Medical acupuncture course designed for manual therapists, including osteopaths, chiropractors, physiotherapists and sports therapists

The course provides professional training in acupuncture, diagnosis and traditional Chinese medicine that prepares students for modern professional life. It combines theory and practice to ensure that students are proficient in traditional Chinese medicine and Acupuncture, as well as adequately versed in modern Western medical sciences,. Emphasis is placed on developing students as competent and confident therapists with a caring and compassionate attitude. The course is run on a part-time basis over a period of two years. Classes are held over 10 3-day weekends per year.

Learners will gain the knowledge, skills and competences needed to deal with a wide range of pre-hospital care emergencies, such as: managing a patient’s airways, catastrophic bleeding, management of fractures, medical emergencies and more. Endorsed by The Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care – The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and fulfilling the competencies set out in the PHEM skills framework at descriptor level D, this fantastic qualification is perfect for a range of roles in emergency care, such as: Ambulance Care Assistant (PTS), Community First Responder or Event First Responder and more. Learners must be at least 17 years old on the first day of training. There are no other formal entry requirements but to benefit from the learning we advise that Learners have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy or equivalent and a basic understanding of first aid. This qualification is for people who have a specific responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities to provide prehospital care to patients requiring emergency care/treatment. It is ideal for those looking to progress their careers within the emergency services, ambulance services, healthcare settings and supports specialist medical roles within law enforcement and security, energy and utilities, construction and military. 

This course is for people who are often the first to respond to a possible medical emergency. This encompasses Police, Firefighters, and medical staff at festivals and events. It also includes Emergency/Community First Responders, Door Supervisors, Close Protection Operatives, and Security Guards. Individuals working in high-risk environments are also catered for. These environments include the military, power stations, agriculture, and manufacturing facilities.

QA Level 3 Award In First Aid At Work (Annual Refresher) (RQF) Half day course How much do you still remember from your last first aid training course? Skills fade rapidly. This course is there to ensure learners retain the most important skills of saving a life. The Annual Refresher as recommended by HSE Course Contents: Assessing an Incident Managing an Unresponsive Casualty Recovery Position CPR Safe Use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Choking 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 Are you already holding a valid Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) or First Aid at Work (FAW) Certificate? How much can you still remember a year later? HSE strongly recommends that first aiders undertake Annual Refresher training during any three year FAW/EFAW certification period. This will help qualified first aiders remain competent and keep up to date with any changes to first aid procedures. In just half a day, this course is an ideal way to satisfy HSE requirements whilst minimising disruption to the work day. Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification: Our Emergency First Aid at Work Annual Refresher course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards.This means that you can be rest assured that your Emergency First Aid at Work Annual Refresher Certificate fulfils the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure you and your employees keep your First Aid skills up to date.The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/3154/9

The new VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 qualification in Ultrasound has been developed as a result of the move towards regulating non-medical aesthetic therapies to ensure practitioner knowledge, client care and safety is at the forefront of all advanced non-medical aesthetic treatments offered by therapists. This qualification is informed by employers and national occupational standards for Beauty Therapy and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a fully commercial ultrasound practitioner.

One day ILS Course. The ILS course is designed for healthcare professionals who would be expected to apply the skills taught as part of their clinical duties.

You could be the difference between life and death. A severe bleed can kill in minutes. With the right training, you’ll know exactly what to do.