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The Highfield's Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work Course meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, that all organisations must have adequate first aid provision. This 1 day course is suitable for smaller, low risk organisations who feel that the syllabus listed below meets the type of injuries common in your workplace and industry. This course covers the syllabus as laid down by the HSE.

Enhance your resuscitation skills with the Resuscitation Council UK's Immediate Life Support (ILS) course. Stay current with the latest guidelines and develop the confidence and practical abilities needed to respond effectively in emergency situations. Elevate your professional competency and ensure patient safety with comprehensive training from RCUK."

Course Introduction Our Venepuncture and Phlebotomy training equips delegates with the skills and knowledge needed to take blood safely. Please note: this course is for health care professionals and nurses only. About this event Applicable to Nurses, Health Care Assistants and Phlebotomists in primary care, the community, hospitals or nursing homes, this course is interactive and involves a demonstration session on performing blood tests. Our venepuncture training will give delegates the theoretical and practical awareness to undertake a competence assessment framework in the workplace that will deem them competent to take blood safely and appropriately. Each delegate will receive a competence-based framework to allow them to do this. Course Aims Identify and describe equipment used for routine venepuncture Be able to assess and select suitable sites used for venepuncture as well as locations to avoid Describe and utilize the required steps to perform routine venepuncture Describe actions that ensure safety during performance of a venepuncture Identify suitable vein selection and identify factors influencing this Understand relevant professional and legal issues Be able to identify potential complications Understand anatomy and physiology and correct vein selection Be familiar with equipment and exercise choice in using most appropriate equipment Practice safely in terms of infection control and waste management Become skilled and competent at phlebotomy To recognise any complications arising and be able to take the appropriate action Course Content Background and importance of training and competence Supervision and practice Scope and responsibilities Accountability Professional and legal issues Consent and capacity What is phlebotomy? Tools of the trade-equipment Needles and patient safety Blood collection systems and devices Syringes and when to use them Blood collection tubes Labelling Anatomy and physiology Vein Selection: - Identification of Veins - Arm Veins - Hand Veins Vein assessment Unacceptable sites for venous collection Venepuncture procedure Attempts Order of Fill Specimen collection procedures Specimen handling post-phlebotomy Personal protective equipment Needle stick injuries Legislation-EU Directives Disposal Needle phobias Dealing with anxiety/fainting etc. Practical session Potential Complications (including infection control) Practical Application - techniques and troubleshooting Case scenarios Troubleshooting Audit Who should attend / would be applicable? Nurses HCAs Those interested in careers as Phlebotomists AB Health Group awards CPD points / certificate of attendance for each course. If you would prefer an accredited certificate by our accrediting body Aim Qualifications we can organise this. The charge for the certificate including postage is £30.00+VAT Annie Barr AB Health Group Organiser Description Annie Barr is a leading provider of high quality, accredited healthcare training. With a selection of engaging healthcare training that has been developed by experts to equip you and your workforce with the skills, knowledge and competence needed to provide compassionate and high quality care.

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Monday 2pm Toddler Gymnastics classes For 1 and 2 year toddlers and preschool children To book a place please go to the dgc2k.co.uk website Once weekly 45 minute classes, £6.75 each Free on-street parking, parent goes round with the child http://dgc2k.co.uk/

Youth Club Bowling Trip – Ashford Bowling Join us for a fun, social morning of bowling with Includes Us 2 Youth Club! 📍Ashford Bowling Alley 🕙 Starts at 11:30am – approx. finish 13:30pm 💷 £10 per person (includes two games of bowling) After bowling, there’s the optional chance to stay for something to eat. We’ll support young people in ordering food if they wish, but please note this is not included in the price. Volunteer support will be limited, so this event is best suited to young people who are able to attend independently. This is a relaxed social activity, not a structured youth work session. Parents/carers are welcome to stay if they prefer or feel their young person may need extra support – this is entirely optional. Open to Youth Club members only. Booking is essential.

We are excited to offer one hour river cruises in Canterbury There are 5 time slots available to book - Please check your time when booking. Arrive at the jetty at the rear of the Grove Ferry Pub 10 minutes before your boarding time. If you miss your time slot there might not be space to accommodate you on a later trip. Activities will be available while you wait to board. Wheelchair users welcome they can be lifted down into the boat. (not motorised wheelchairs) Please be aware the trip is one-hour long trip and there is no point to disembark until we return to Jetty. Please protect yourself from the sun or whatever weather we get on the day. You are welcome to bring pack lunch for your children. food and drinks available in the pub.

Struggling to perfect your latte art? Our comprehensive 3-hour masterclass will teach you all about texturing milk, pouring patterns and achieving beautiful latte art. The course is a hands-on, practical experience where you will work alongside Benny, an experienced speciality coffee barista, to learn all about latte art and up your game. You'll learn the theory and tips behind getting perfectly-textured milk, watch demonstrations and then use our top-quality equipment to have plenty of goes yourself at pouring patterns, with constant feedback and guidance. We also specifically cater towards non-dairy milk drinkers too, so please let us know in advance whether you would like to learn with oat milk or dairy by entering it in your booking notes. Two hour short course If you already have some experience and are looking for a shorter, two-hour course then see the other options on our website. Free coffee Included with your booking are two x 230gr bags of our speciality coffee for you to take home to enjoy and practice with! Request a date We usually run this workshop on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday at 5pm. We are regularly adding new dates but if you have a specific day you'd like to do the course then please use the request a date feature or contact us and we'll check our availability. Thank you.

The UK's first and only Level 4 qualification in Phlebotomy (equivalent to Ireland Level 6) FDSc (Foundation Degree Level) qualification Nationally Recognised certificate Dually accredited: Open College Network and CPD Covers both aspirated and evacuated systems Covers specialised blood collection systems & methods Classroom or Virtual Classroom learning options Comprehensive Training Kit is provided when booking our Virtual Classroom option (yours to keep) Complete your training from beginner to advanced level This course either follows on from our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course or can be combined with our introductory course as part of a course package (see below) Available to candidates who have completed (or are currently enrolled to complete) our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course or have previous phlebotomy practical experience.

For those with some experience in latte art or needing a refresher, our Latte Art Improvers Workshop is a two-hour session where you'll brush up on your skills. We'll cover finer points of latte art for baristas or coffee enthusiasts who feel confident about pouring a heart and are ready to try some more intermediate patterns such as tulips and rosettas. The course is a hands-on, practical experience where you will work alongside Benny, an experienced speciality coffee barista, to learn all about latte art and up your game. You'll learn tips behind getting perfectly-textured milk, watch demonstrations and then use our top-quality equipment to have plenty of goes yourself at pouring patterns, with constant feedback and guidance. We also specifically cater towards non-dairy milk drinkers too, so please let us know in advance whether you would like to learn with oat milk or dairy by entering it in your booking notes. Three hour masterclass If you don't have any experience in latte art and want to start from scratch, we also run a 3-hour 'masterclass' which is perfect if you want a more comprehensive session. Please find more details on our website. Free coffee Included with your booking are two x 230gr bags of our speciality coffee for you to take home to enjoy and practice with! Request a date We usually run this workshop on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday at 5pm. We are regularly adding new dates but if you have a specific day you'd like to do the course then please use the request a date feature or contact us and we'll check our availability. Thank you.