Course Aims

The aim of this three day course is to provide trainers or potential trainers with the essential knowledge, skills and confidence to train others to delivering effective emergency first aid in the workplace.

This course is aimed at experienced first aid practitioners who hold a current First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification who have the responsibility for teaching staff how to perform first aid in the workplace.  The course will teach the fundamentals of teaching and will refresh the learner on the essential knowledge required to teach first aid.

Learners are to undertake written and practical assessment.

Course Content

On successful completion of this course the learner will be qualified to:

• Demonstrate a good knowledge of relevant legislation regarding First Aid.
• Understand the basic workings of the body.
• Explain the principles of basic life support.
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of practical skills first aid.
• Demonstrate effective teaching styles and the skills and knowledge required to convey safe practice to others.

Assessment and Certification

Course assessment comprises:

• Delivery of a 30 minute micro teaching session in order to practice teaching skills, organisation and delivery of appropriate course content.
• Continual practical skills assessment will take place continuously over the course.

Post-Training Support

Support will be available once the course has finished.  Our trainers are available to answer any queries you may have once you return to work.

Course Duration

3 Days

Number of Delegates

Maximum 10

Price as per current Price List

Course Aims

The aim of this two day course is to refresh trainers on the essential knowledge and skills to train others in the moving and assisting of people and in the effective completion of manual handling risk assessment.

This course is for experienced manual handling practitioners with a responsibility for teaching staff how to safely move and assist people in the workplace.  It will refresh the fundamentals of teaching and will update the learner on the safe movement of people and effective risk assessment.

Course Content

On successful completion of this course the learner will be qualified to:

• Demonstrate a good knowledge of relevant legislation regarding Manual Handling.
• Understand the workings of the spine and how to reduce the risks of spinal injury.
• Explain and apply the principles of efficient movement (POEM).
• Recognise ‘controversial techniques’ and complete a Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA)
• Understand the roles & responsibilities of a trainer
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of practical skills in the moving and assisting of people in a care setting.
• Demonstrate effective teaching styles and the skills to convey manual handling knowledge and safe practice to others.
• Be able to effectively assess learners when carrying out practical assessments

Assessment and Certification

Course assessment comprises:

• Continual practical skills assessment
• Submission of a REBA assessment

Post-Training Support

Support is available once the course has finished.  Our trainers are available to answer any queries you may have once you return to work.

Course Duration

2 Days

Number of Delegates

Maximum 8

Price as per current Price List

Course Aims

The aim of this three day course is to provide trainers or potential trainers with the essential knowledge, skills and confidence to train others in the moving and assisting of people and in the effective completion of manual handling risk assessment.

This course is for experienced manual handling practitioners with a responsibility for teaching staff how to safely move and assist people in the workplace.  It will teach the fundamentals of teaching and will refresh the learner on the safe movement of people and effective risk assessment.

Course Content

On successful completion of this course the learner will be qualified to:

• Demonstrate a good knowledge of relevant legislation regarding Manual Handling.
• Understand the workings of the spine and how to reduce the risks of spinal injury.
• Explain the principles of efficient movement (POEM).
• Apply the principle of ergonomics.
• Demonstrate effective risk assessment in Moving and Assisting People.
• Recognise ‘controversial techniques’ and complete a Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA)
• Have practical experience of a variety of equipment used in the care sector.
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of practical skills in the moving and assisting of people in a care setting.
• Demonstrate effective teaching styles and the skills to convey manual handling knowledge and safe practice to others.

Assessment and Certification

Course assessment comprises:

• Submission of a REBA assessment
• Delivery of a 30 minute micro teaching session in order to practice teaching skills, organisation and delivery of appropriate course content.
• Continual practical skills assessment, which takes place continuously over the final two days of the course.

Post-Training Support

Support will be available once the course has finished.  Our trainers are available to answer any queries you may have once you return to work.

Course Duration

3 Days

Number of Delegates

Maximum 9

Price as per current Price List

Qualification

This unregulated qualification forms part of the QA First Aid suite of qualifications. The qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of:

• Resuscitation Council (UK)
• Skills for Health Assessment Principles for First Aid Qualifications

Intended Audience

This qualification is for people who have specific responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities to be able to use an AED when dealing with an emergency situation.

Course Overview

The objective of the qualification is to benefit Learners by enabling them to attain the knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with the use of an automated external defibrillation (AED).  The purpose of this qualification is to prepare the Learner to develop the skills and knowledge that are needed to safely use an AED.

Key Facts

• Number of units: 1
• Guided learning hours (GLH): 4
• Contact learning hours (CLH): 3 or 1.5 as a bolt on
• Assessment methods:
• Formative assessment conducted by Trainer throughout the course
• Practical assessment – completed throughout the course
• Qualification valid for: 3 years

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Qualification

The objective of the qualification is to benefit Learners by enabling them to attain the knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with a range of first aid situations and safely use an AED.  The purpose of this qualification is to assist the Learner to develop the skills and knowledge needed to provide CPR and use an AED in an emergency situation.

Intended Audience

This qualification is for people who have a specific interest or a responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, to be able to provide CPR when dealing with an emergency which may involve using an AED.

Course Overview

This qualification forms part of the QA First Aid suite of qualifications. The qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of:

• Resuscitation Council (UK).
• Assessment Principles for Regulated First Aid Qualifications.

Key Facts

• Qualification number: 603/2654/2
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 6 hours
• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 5 (4 hours 35 minutes minimum)
• Number of units: 1
• Credit value: 1
• Assessment methods:
• Formative assessment conducted by Trainer throughout the course
• Theory assessment/multiple choice question paper 1 x 20 question paper (minimum score 14)
• Practical assessment – 3 completed throughout the course.
• Qualification valid for: 3 years

Price as per current Price List.

Qualification

The QA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (RQF) 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.

Intended Audience

This qualification is for people who have a specific interest or responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities e.g. a first aider, in being able to provide BLS when dealing with an emergency situation which may involve using an AED.

Course Overview

This qualification forms part of the QA First Aid suite of qualifications. The qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of: The Resuscitation Council (UK), Assessment Principles for Regulated First Aid Qualifications This QA qualification outlines a range of knowledge and practical skills in providing basic life support (BLS) and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) safely.  Learners will practise assessing and managing a casualty who needs BLS and the safe use of an AED.

Key Facts

• Qualification number: 603/2402/8
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 5 hours
• Guided learning hours (GLH): 4 (3hrs 40mins minimum)
• Credit value: 1
• Number of units: 1 mandatory unit
• Assessment methods:
• Formative assessment conducted by Trainer throughout the course
• Practical assessment – 3 completed throughout the course
• Qualification valid for: 3 years

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Qualification

This regulated and nationally recognised qualification provides Learners with the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in basic life support and the management of anaphylaxis. The content of this qualification has been approved by the Anaphylaxis Campaign.

Intended Audience

The QA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis (QCF) qualification has been 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 Overview

Over a half day period, successful Learners will attain the knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with a range of first aid situations, including: managing a casualty with anaphylaxis, CPR, common anaphylaxis triggers, signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis, treatment and more. For a more detailed overview of the topics covered, please request the Qualification Specification.

This qualification can be delivered as a standalone course (minimum of 3 hours 25 minutes) or as a 'bolt on' (1.5 hours excluding breaks) to other first aid qualifications that share the same assessment criteria. For further information on adding a 'bolt on' to your first aid qualifications, please contact us and we will be happy to help.

Key Facts

• QAN Number: 601/5656/9
• Ofqual regulated: Yes
• Number of Units: 1 mandatory unit
• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 5
• Contact Learning Hours (CLH): 3hrs 25mins minimum
• Credit Value: 1
• Assessment: 3 x Practical assessments and continuous formative assessment conducted throughout the course.
• Qualification Valid For: 1 year