First Aid TraIning

Course aims : This Emergency First Aid at Work Course  is fully- regulated through Qualsafe awards, Ofqual and RQF framework. It gives the delegates the skills and the confidence to respond to a range of accidents and first aid emergencies they could encounter in the workplace in line with the UK & European Resuscitation guidelines.

Course Pre-requisites: There is no prior learning required but delegates must be over 16 years of age.

Course Duration:1 Day (6 hours) |  Trainer: Delegates Ratio 1:12 (Max)

Target Audience: This course is designed for those who have a specific responsibility at work, to provide first aid in a range of emergency first aid situations in a smaller low risk environment.  Example: Managers, Supervisors, Support Workers, Team leaders, Healthcare professionals, Care workers, Sports Professionals, Personal Trainers, School staff team,  Construction Industry workers and Beauty Therapists.

Course Content: On successful completion of this course the delegates will develop skills and confidence in the following:

Role of a First Aider | Importance of preventing cross infection | Assessing the situation in order to act safely in an emergency | Accident Recording and reporting | First Aid equipment | Unconscious casualty(including seizures) | Recovery position | CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) | AED (Automated External Defibrillator) | Choking | Bleeding | Shock | Minor Injuries (small cuts, grazes, bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters)

Assessment Methods: Practical Assessments and Theory Multiple Choice Assessment

Certification : On successful completion of the course, delegates will receive an Ofqual Approved Certification through Qualsafe Awards : QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) which is valid for 3 years.

 

qualsafe awards approved

Course Aims : This First Aid at Work Course  is fully- regulated through Qualsafe awards, Ofqual and RQF framework. This course provides a comprehensive set of practical skills needed by first aiders in most workplaces, giving both the ability and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies, in line with the UK & European Resuscitation guidelines.

Course Pre-requisites: There is no prior learning required but delegates must be over 16 years of age.

Course Duration: 3 Days (18 hours) | Trainer: Delegates Ratio 1:12 (Max)

Target Audience: This course is designed for those who have a specific responsibility at work, to provide first aid in a range of emergency first aid situations. This course is suitable for all workplaces and recommended for larger businesses and those with high risk environments like building sites / warehouses/factories.

Course Content: On successful completion of this course the delegates will develop skills and confidence in the following:

 Role of a First Aider | Importance of preventing cross infection | Assessing the situation in order to act safely in an emergency | Accident recording and reporting | First Aid equipment | Unconscious casualty (including seizures) | Recovery position | CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) | AED (Automated External Defibrillator) | Choking | Bleeding | Shock | Minor & Major injuries (small cuts, grazes, bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters, animal bites and stings, amputations) | Seizures and Epilepsy | Asthma | Chest Injuries | Eye Injuries | Poisoning | Burns & scalds|  Anaphylaxis | Fractures, sprains & strains | Head and spinal injuries | Heart attack | Stroke | Diabetes | Effects of extremes of heat/cold | Electrical incidents

Assessment Methods: Practical Assessments and Theory Multiple Choice Assessment.

Certification : On completion of the course, delegates will receive an Ofqual Approved Certification through Qualsafe Awards: QA Level 3 Award in  First Aid at Work (RQF) which is valid for 3 years.

The certification should be renewed by attendance on a two-day Requalification course before the expiry date of the certificate. Attendance on a three-day First Aid At Work course will be necessary if validity has lapsed.

Sure Safe Training offers the popular First Aid at Work Training-Blended learning that includes 6 hours (1 day) of online pre-learning and 12 hours (2 days) of practical face to face training with our experienced trainers. First Aid at Work Re-qualification-Blended learning updates the First Aid skills of those who need to renew their First Aid at Work Certification. It includes 6 hours of online pre-learning and 6 hours of practical face to face training with one of our experienced trainers.

 

qualsafe awards approved

Course Aims : This First Aid at Work Course  is fully- regulated through Qualsafe awards, Ofqual and RQF framework . The aim of this course is to refresh delegates knowledge and skills to administer safe and effective lifesaving First Aid in their working environment in line with UK & European Resuscitation Council guidelines.

Course Pre-requisites: There is no prior learning required but delegates must be over 16 years of age.

Course Duration: Half day (3 Hours)  | Trainer: Delegates Ratio 1:12 (Max)

Target Audience: This course is designed for those that have done any type of first Aid course in the past .A First Aid Refresher course enables to learn all the essential first aid skills. HSE strongly recommends the annual refresher training while not mandatory.

Course Content: On successful completion of this course the delegates will develop skills and confidence in the following:

Assessing the situation in order to act safely in an emergency | Unconscious casualty(including seizures) | Recovery position | CPR(Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) | AED (Automated External Defibrillator) | Choking | Bleeding | Shock | Minor Injuries(small cuts, grazes, bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters)

Assessment Methods: Practical assessments and Theory Multiple Choice Assessment.

Certification : On successful completion of the course, delegates will receive an Ofqual Approved Certification through Qualsafe Awards : QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (Annual Refresher) (RQF) valid for 1 year.

 

qualsafe awards approved

Course aims : This First Aid at Work Course  is fully- regulated through Qualsafe awards, Ofqual and RQF framework . The aim of this course is to refresh delegates knowledge and skills to administer safe and effective First Aid in their working environment in line with UK & European Resuscitation Council guidelines

Course Pre-requisites: There is no prior learning required but delegates must be over 16 years of age.

Course Duration: 2 Days (12 hours) | Trainer: Delegates Ratio 1:12 (Max)

Target Audience: This course is designed for those who have current 3 day First Aid at Work certification which is due to expire. The First Aid at Work requalification allows you to renew your official First Aid qualification in 2 days rather than 3 days saving your time and money.

Course Content: On successful completion of this course the delegates will develop skills and confidence in the following:

Role of a First Aider | Importance of preventing cross infection | Assessing the situation in order to act safely in an emergency | Accident recording and reporting | First Aid equipment | Unconscious casualty (including seizures) | Recovery position | CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) | AED (Automated External Defibrillator) | Choking | Bleeding | Shock | Minor & Major injuries (small cuts, grazes, bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters, animal bites and stings, amputations) | Seizures and Epilepsy | Asthma | Chest Injuries | Eye Injuries | Poisoning | Burns & scalds| Anaphylaxis  | Fractures, sprains & strains | Head and spinal injuries | Heart attack | Stroke | Diabetes | Effects of extremes of heat/cold | Electrical incidents

Assessment Methods: Practical Assessments and Theory Multiple Choice Assessment.

Certification : On completion of the course,  delegates will receive an Ofqual Approved Certification through Qualsafe Awards: QA Level 3 Award in First Aid At Work (RQF) which is valid for 3 years.  

qualsafe approved | MEETS OFSTED REQUIREMENTS

Course Aims : This First Aid  Course  is fully- regulated through Qualsafe awards, and meets the Ofsted requirements  The aim of this course is to enable the delegates to gain the knowledge and set of practical skills needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations that arise when looking after children.

Course Pre-requisites: There is no prior learning required but delegates must be over 16 years of age.

Course Duration: 2 Days (12 hours) | Trainer: Delegates Ratio 1:12 (Max)

Target Audience:  QA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) has been specifically designed to meet the criteria set by the Department for Education’s EYFS Framework and is ideal for those people who care for babies and children in any professional setting and are required to be qualified in First Aid, including Au pairs, Nannies, Child minders, Nursery and Pre-school workers, Teachers, Sport and Leisure staff, Creche Leaders, Child Carers, parents and Childcare professionals.

Course Content: On successful completion of this course the delegates will develop skills and confidence in the following for a casualty (Child & Infant):

Role of a First Aider | Importance of preventing cross infection | Assessing the situation in order to act safely in an emergency | Accident recording and reporting | First Aid equipment | Unconscious casualty | Recovery position | CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) | AED (Automated External Defibrillator) | Choking | Bleeding | Shock | Minor & Major injuries (small cuts, grazes, bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters, animal bites and stings, amputations) | Seizures and Epilepsy | Asthma | Chest Injuries | Eye Injuries | Foreign body in eyes ,ears and nose | Poisoning | Burns & scalds| Anaphylaxis | Fractures, sprains & strains | Head and spinal injuries | Major illnesses(Sickle cell anaemia, Meningitis, Diabetes, Croup & febrile convulsions) | Effects of extremes of heat/cold | Electrical incidents

Assessment Methods: Practical Assessments and Theory Multiple Choice Assessment.

Certification : On successful completion of this course, delegates will receive a Ofqual approved certification through Qualsafe Awards: QA Level 3 Award in  Paediatric First Aid (RQF)   which is valid for 3 years. This course meets the requirements specified by OFSTED and also includes the requirements of the appointed person in the workplace.

In line with the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, this course can be used as evidence for an NVQ in childcare and education.

qualsafe approved | MEETS OFSTED REQUIREMENTS

Course Aims : This First Aid  Course  is fully- regulated through Qualsafe awards and meets the Ofsted requirements . The aim of this course is to enable  delegates to gain the knowledge and set of practical skills needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations that arise when looking after children.

Course Pre-requisites: There is no prior learning required but delegates must be over 16 years of age.

Course Duration: 1 Day (6 hours)  | Trainer: Delegates Ratio 1:12 (Max)

Target Audience: QA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) has been specifically designed to meet the criteria set by the Department for Education’s EYFS Framework and is ideal for those people who care for babies and children in any professional setting and are required to be qualified in First Aid, including Au pairs, Nannies, Child minders, Nursery and Pre-school workers, Teachers, Sport and Leisure staff, Creche Leaders, Child Carers, parents and Childcare professionals.

Course Content: On successful completion of this course the delegates will develop skills and confidence in the following for a casualty (Child & Infant):

Role of a First Aider | Importance of preventing cross infection | Assessing the situation in order to act safely in an emergency | Accident Recording and reporting | First Aid equipment | Unconscious casualty(including seizures) | Recovery position | CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) | AED (Automated External Defibrillator) | Choking | Bleeding | Shock | Minor Injuries(small cuts, grazes, bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters)

Assessment Methods: Practical Assessments and Theory Multiple Choice Assessment.

Certification : On successful completion of this course, delegates will receive a Ofqual approved certification through Qualsafe Awards :QA Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)  which is valid for 3 years. This course meets the requirements specified by OFSTED and also includes the requirements of the appointed person in the workplace.

In line with the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, this course can be used as evidence for an NVQ in childcare and education.

 

qualsafe approved | MEETS OFSTED REQUIREMENTS

Course Aims : This First Aid  Course  is fully- regulated through Qualsafe awards and meets the Ofsted requirements. The aim of this course is to enable qualified paediatric first aiders with an opportunity to refresh their knowledge and practice key paediatric first aid skills every year until requalification training is required.

Course Pre-requisites: There is no prior learning required but delegates must be over 16 years of age.

Course Duration: Half Day (3 Hours) | Trainer: Delegates Ratio 1:12 (Max)

Target Audience: QA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) has been specifically designed to meet the criteria set by the Department for Education’s EYFS Framework and is ideal  for qualified paediatric first aiders wishing to refresh their skills and knowledge.  

Course Content: On successful completion of this course the delegates will develop skills and confidence in the following for a casualty (Child & Infant)

Assessing the situation in order to act safely in an emergency | Unconscious casualty(including seizures) | Recovery position | CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) | AED (Automated External Defibrillator) | Choking | Bleeding (optional) | Shock (optional)

Assessment Methods: Practical Assessments and Theory Multiple Choice Assessment.

Certification : On successful completion of this course, delegates will receive a Ofqual approved certification through Qualsafe Awards: QA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid  Annual Refresher (RQF)  which is valid for 1 year. This course meets the requirements specified by OFSTED and also includes the requirements of the appointed person in the workplace.

In line with the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, this course can be used as evidence for an NVQ in childcare and education.

 

Course Aims : This course is designed specifically for those working in a school setting. It provides your staff with the skills to be able to respond to a first aid emergency until a medical professional arrives.

Course Pre-requisites: There is no prior learning required but delegates must be over 14 years of age.

Course Duration: Half Day (3.5 Hours) | Trainer: Delegates Ratio 1:12 (Max)

Target Audience: Emergency First Aid for Schools has been specifically designed for those working in a school setting: Teachers ,Teaching assistants, Support workers, Playground staff.

Course Content: on successful completion of this course the delegates will develop skills and confidence in the following for a casualty (Adult/Child & Infant):

• Accident/Incident Management (record keeping, managing emergencies on/off site, location and content of first aid kits)
• Unconscious Adult/Infant
• CPR – Adult/Infant
• AED – Automated External Defibrillator
• Anaphylaxis – EpiPen Training
• Asthma
• Choking
• Bleeds & Minor Injuries
• Head Injuries
• Seizures

Assessment Methods: Continued ongoing assessment by the trainer and practical assessments

Certification : On successful completion of this course, delegates will receive a certification of attendance for ‘Emergency First Aid for Schools’ which is valid for 3 years. 

qualsafe approved 

Course Aims : This basic life support course is  fully regulated through Qualsafe Awards .

This qualification  enables delegates to attain the knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with a range of first aid situations including managing a casualty with anaphylaxis. It complies with the latest ERC and UK Resuscitation guidelines

Course Pre-requisites: There is no prior learning required but delegates must be over 16 years of age.

Course Duration: Half Day (3 hours) | Trainer: Delegates Ratio 1:12 (Max)

Target Audience: This course is designed for those who have a specific responsibility at work,  at home or in voluntary and community activities, to provide basic life support and manage anaphylaxis when dealing with an emergency.

Course Content: On successful completion of this course the delegates will develop skills and confidence in the following for an adult/child/infant casualty:

Assessing the situation in order to act safely in an emergency | Unconscious casualty | Recovery position | CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) | AED (Automated External Defibrillator) | Choking | Anaphylaxis (triggers, symptoms, treatment)

Assessment Methods: Continued ongoing assessment by the trainer and practical assessments

Certification : On successful completion of the course, delegates will receive an Ofqual Approved Certification through Qualsafe Awards : QA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis which is valid for 1 year.

Course Aims : This basic life support course  enables delegates to attain the knowledge and practical competencies needed to save a life. It is aimed for medical professionals who have a duty to respond in an emergency. It complies with the latest ERC and UK Resuscitation guidelines

Course Pre-requisites: The delegates must be working in the healthcare sector.

Course Duration: Half Day (3 hours) | Trainer: Delegates Ratio 1:12 (Max)

Target Audience: This course is designed for healthcare professionals/healthcare providers who have a duty to respond while dealing with an emergency. Example; Doctors, Nurses, Healthcare workers, GPs, EMT, Paramedics, Medical Professionals.

Course Content: On successful completion of this course the delegates will develop skills and confidence in the following for an adult / child / infant casualty:

Assessing the situation in order to act safely in an emergency | Unconscious casualty | Recovery position | CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) | AED (Automated External Defibrillator) | Choking | Anaphylaxis (triggers, symptoms, treatment) | Basic Oxygen Use

Assessment Methods: Continued ongoing assessment by the trainer and practical assessments.

Certification : On successful completion of the course, delegates will receive a certification for ‘Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals’ which is valid for 1 year.

Course Aims : This basic life support course  enables delegates to attain the knowledge and practical competencies needed to save a life. It is aimed for Dental practitioners and people working in dental practices who have a duty to respond in an emergency. It complies with the General Dental Councils (GDC) standards, latest ERC and UK Resuscitation guidelines

Course Pre-requisites: The delegates must be working in the Dental Care sector.

Course Duration: Half Day (3 hours) | Trainer: Delegates Ratio 1:12 (Max)

Target Audience: This course is designed for Dental practitioners and Dental Care Professionals who have a duty to respond while dealing with an emergency. Example: Dentists, Dental nurses, Dental students, Dental Hygienists, Technicians and employees in Dental practices.

Course Content: On successful completion of this course the delegates will develop skills and confidence in the following for an adult/child/infant casualty:

Assessing the situation in order to act safely in an emergency | Unconscious casualty | Recovery position | CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) | AED (Automated External Defibrillator) | Choking | Anaphylaxis (triggers, symptoms, treatment) | Medical emergencies (Asthma, Epilepsy, Heart attack, Diabetes) | Drug Administration | Basic Oxygen Use

Assessment Methods: Continued ongoing assessment by the trainer and practical assessments.

Certification : On successful completion of the course, delegates will receive a certification for ‘Basic Life Support for Dentists’ which is valid for 1 year.

qualsafe approved

Course Aims : This basic life support course is  fully regulated through Qualsafe Awards . This qualification  enables delegates to attain the knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with an adult or child who requires basic life support in an emergency situation.

Course Pre-requisites: There is no prior learning required but delegates must be over 16 years of age.

Course Duration: Half Day (3 hours) | Trainer: Delegates Ratio 1:12 (Max)

Target Audience: This course is designed for those who have a specific responsibility at work,  or in voluntary and community activities to provide basic life support for adults and children. It is also ideal for those who are qualified in providing first aid and are looking to refresh or develop their existing first aid knowledge and skills further.

Course Content: On successful completion of this course the delegates will develop skills and confidence in the following for an adult / child / infant casualty:

Assessing the situation in order to act safely in an emergency | Unconscious casualty | Recovery position | CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) | AED (Automated External Defibrillator) | Choking |

Assessment Methods: Continuous ongoing assessment by the trainer  and practical assessments.

Certification : On successful completion of the course, delegates will receive an Ofqual Approved Certification through Qualsafe Awards : QA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support For Adults and Children (RQF) which is valid for 1 year.

 

qualsafe approved 

Course Aims :This is fully regulated through Qualsafe Awards and is a nationally recognised qualification that provides delegates with the skills and knowledge needed to safely administer medical oxygen in an emergency.

Course Pre-requisites: The delegates must be First aiders or emergency services personnel.

Course Duration: Half Day (3 hours) | Trainer: Delegates Ratio 1:12 (Max)

Target Audience: The QA Level 3 Award in Administration of Oxygen (RQF) which is valid for 1 year. This course has been specifically designed for those who have a responsibility for the treatment and/or management of casualties who need administration of emergency medical oxygen.

The qualification is suitable for first aiders operating in a high risk environment, community first responders, cabin/film crew, fire, police and other emergency services personnel.

Course Content: On successful completion of this course the delegates will develop skills and confidence in the following :

Understand the principles of administering oxygen in an emergency | Clinical need for oxygen | Oxygen delivery devices | To be able to demonstrate safe administering of emergency oxygen using required equipment | Demonstrate CPR using oxygen, bag valve mask and AED

Assessment Methods: Continued ongoing assessment by the trainer, practical assessment and learner workbook.

Certification : On successful completion of the course, delegates will receive a ‘QA Level 3 Award in Administration of Oxygen (RQF)’ which is valid for 1 year.

*While achievement of this qualification confirms Learners have met both the theoretical and practical requirements, this does not imply a ‘license to practice’ – the scope of practice will be determined by the organisation responsible for oxygen provision. This qualification does not allow a Learner to obtain, store or administer oxygen without clinical governance.

 

This is a very basic introduction to First Aid and Defibrillation for children and aimed at children between the ages of 8 and 11, but it can suit children of any age.

Course Aims: The course is kept at a basic level with no use of confusing terminologies. The course will show complete respect for the child’s ability, make it educational and practical, and instil the importance of helping someone who is poorly or injured.

Course Duration:  1 hour course session that covers theoretical and practical sessions. 3 hour course delivered over 2 or 3 sessions, dependent on the syllabus chosen. Educational, theoretical and practical sessions will be delivered.

Target Audience: This flexible course is aimed at: KS2 students (8-11 years)

• Primary Schools
• Sports Clubs
• Organisations such as Cubs and Brownies

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Course Syllabus:

A range of subjects are covered including:

What is First Aid? | Defibrillation | First Aid kits | Recovery position | Choking | Resuscitation (CPR) | DR ABC | Wounds and bleeding | Asthma | Shock | Safety | Communication and contacting the emergency services

Assessment Methods: This is a non-regulated qualification and attendance is all that is required. Optional test/quizzes are available in the form of a worksheet if required.

Certification : Certification of attendance is provided.