First Aid Training

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We offer a comprehensive range of first aid, resuscitation and defibrillation training courses. All of our courses are delivered by qualified tutors whom themselves have many years experience and come from a variety of professional backgrounds.

We are accredited to run courses by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), National Child Minding Association (NCMA) and the Royal Yachting Association (RYA).

sling being put on armThe emphasis on every course is to allow participants to become both competent and confident in their practice through on-going assessment and practical hands on training.

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First Aid at work

First Aid at Work (4 days)

Course Objective training session attending to headFor participants to develop the skills necessary to become a competent and confident first aider in the work place
Aimed At Any member of staff who is required to become a qualified first aider in the workplace
Content Gaining knowledge and understanding of all aspects of first aid including recognition of illness/injury, record keeping, communication, personal hygiene and infection control, unconsciousness, resuscitation, choking, bleeding and shock, major and minor illnesses, fractures, burns and scalds, poisoning and eye injuries
Duration 26 hours

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First Aid at work refresher

Course Objective sling being put onFor participants to update and refresh their skill as a first aider in the workplace.
Aimed At Those who have previously attended and successfully completed the 4 day first aid at work course.

You must be in possession of a valid certificate which can be renewed up to three months prior to expiry.
Content Recognition of illness/injury, record keeping, communication, personal hygiene and infection control, unconsciousness, resuscitation, choking, bleeding and shock, major and minor illnesses, fractures, burns and scalds, poisoning and eye injuries.
Duration 14 Hours

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Paedeatric (Child) First Aid

National Child Minding Association (NCMA)/Pre-School Learning Alliance (PSLA) Paediatric First Aid Course

Course Objective bandage being put on armTo equip participants with a comprehensive range of skills to enable them to respond calmly and confidently in the event of a child becoming unwell or injuring themselves.
Aimed At Staff working with children who need to be qualified and meet the requirements of the NCMA/PSLA and or those with an interest in paediatric first aid.
Content Choking, CPR, parental consent, asthma, fits and seizures, medication, contents of first aid kits, falls and potential fractures, diabetes, head injuries, meningitis, sickle cell anaemia, blood loss and shock, minor wounds and bleeding, rescue breathing.
Duration 12 hours.

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See also Paediatric Basic Life Support and Appointed Person (Paediatric)

Appointed Person First Aid

First Aid Appointed Person

Course Objective sling being put onTo develop a number of basic, general first aid skills leading to participants being awarded an ‘appointed person certificate’ valid for three years
Aimed At Staff working in lower risk environments such as offices, shops and small industrial units who need to become the ‘appointed person’
Content Summoning help, accident reporting, resuscitation, choking, CPR, rescue breathing, blood loss and shock, falls and potential fractures, fainting and heart attacks
Duration 6 Hours

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First Aid Appointed Person (sport injuries)

Course Objective To develop a number of basic first aid skills leading to participants being awarded an ‘appointed person certificate’ valid for three years
 
Aimed At Staff working in gyms, leisure centres, sports societies, riding schools etc
Content Summoning help, accident reporting, resuscitation, choking, CPR, rescue breathing, blood loss, minor wounds and grazes, blisters, fractures, sprains and strains, spinal injuries, asthma and heart conditions.
Duration 6 Hours

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First Aid Appointed Person (care)

Course Objective 2 elderly peopleTo develop a number of basic first aid skills leading to participants being awarded an ‘appointed person certificate’ valid for three years. This course covers the induction requirements of TOPPS and LDAF
Aimed At Staff working in care sector environments such as those working with older people and adults with learning difficulties
Content Summoning help, accident reporting, resuscitation, choking, CPR, rescue breathing, blood loss and shock, skin tears seizures, fainting, diabetes, stroke and falls. This course also focuses (where necessary) on adapting basic first aid techniques for wheelchair users and residents with impaired understanding
Duration 6 Hours

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First Aid Appointed Person (paediatric)

Course Objective 2 children playingTo develop a number of basic first aid skills leading to participants being awarded an ‘appointed person certificate’ valid for three years
 
Aimed At Members of staff in schools, colleges, hospitals and industry who work with or come into contact with children
Content Contents of first aid kits, resuscitation (adults, children and infants), choking (adults, children infants), allergic reactions, asthma, head injuries, falls and fractures, nose bleeds, minor wounds and grazes, severe bleeding and shock
Duration 6 Hours

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Basic Life Support Training

Adult Basic Life Support (BLS)

Course Objective listening for breathFor staff to update and practice basic life support skills
Aimed At Any member of staff working requiring Basic Life Support
Content Includes dealing with choking, resuscitation and management of unconsciousness
Duration 2 Hours

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Paediatric Basic Life Support (BLS)

Course Objective hands on baby's chestFor staff to update and practice basis life support skills
Aimed At Any member of staff requiring Paediatric Basic Life Support
Content Includes dealing with choking, resuscitation and management of unconsciousness
Duration 2 Hours

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Other Courses

Anaphylaxis Training (2 courses)

Course Objective Syringe - Acorn Safety Anaphylaxis TrainingFor staff to be able to recognise and respond appropriately to anaphylactic shock
Aimed At Course A - Staff working with children/adults who may be required to use an epi-pen

Course B - Healthcare professionals who may be required to administer adrenalin in the event of anaphylaxis occurring
Content Course A - Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis, use of the epi-pen and epi-pen junior, sources of support and guidance

Course B - Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis, sources of support and guidance, administering adrenalin in an emergency, calculating dosage in children, local policies and procedures
Duration 1-2 Hours

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Expedition First Aid

Wilderness First Aid

Course Objective first aid wilderness courseFor participants to gain a qualification that meets that requirement of their awarding body (MLTB, BCU etc)
Aimed At Staff and members of the public who love the outdoors and have an interest in the practical application of first aid when an ambulance may not be around the next corner!
Content Variable but including realistic practical scenarios using trained casualties, resuscitation, bleeding, unconsciousness and choking. Lots of hands on, improvisation and adaptations necessary for the outdoors
Duration 1 - 3 days

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Oxygen Therapy Training

Oxygen Administration

Course Objective To be able to competently and confidently administer Oxygen
Aimed At Staff working in environments where oxygen is available, necessary and may be required
Content Safely administering, safe storage and handling, oxygen in resuscitation, anatomy and physiology, practical scenarios, contraindications of oxygen administration
Duration 2 Hours

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