First Aid Courses
The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers to have adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to provide first aid to employees or visitors to the premises injured or taken ill at work. For more information visit: Health and Safety Executive website
From October 2009 there will be major changes in the delivery of first aid at work. Below there is a brief summery with regards to these changes. For more information or for clarification of your existing qualification please contact us or the Health and Safety Executive
From October 2009 there will be major changes in the delivery of first aid at work. Below there is a brief summery with regards to these changes. For more information or for clarification of your existing qualification please contact us or the Health and Safety Executive
First Aid and Lifeguard Training are happy to announce partnership with 2 awarding bodies. Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) and Royal Lifesaving Society (RLSS) First Aid Awards. Both of whom are OFQUAL registered and regulated. These partnerships give FALT the opportunity to offer you the following Courses.
• Level 3 First Aid at Work FAW (QCF)
• Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work EFAW (QCF)
• Level 2 CPR and Defibrillation Course. (QCF)
• Level 2 Paediatric First Aid (QCF)
• Level 2 Paediatric Emergency First Aid (QCF)
• Basic Life Support First Aid
• Annual First Aid Refresher Training
The Level 2 and 3 courses are still valid for 3 years and the BLS and Refresher Training courses are recommended alongside as yearly training session. All courses receive a certificate of qualification or attendance. The level 2 and 3 awards come with our new style certificates and a wallet style card with training details on.
What has changed?
The main changes for the candidates are with the assessment process for the First Aid at Work Course and now the EFAW Course. There is no longer the external assessment which gives candidates a nervous free last day. It will mean more paper work for the candidate during the course and more paper work for the trainer to complete. There may be internal verifiers coming to visit on a more regular basis, this will only be to oversee the training is being carried out correctly to our high standard and expectations.
What’s new for the Lifeguard Course?
As part of the lifeguard qualification we will be making sure when you finish the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) you have the FULL qualification including Defibrillation AED, First Aid at Work level 3 and Spinal Management. We are one of only a few companies/trainers that can offer this complete package.
• Level 3 First Aid at Work FAW (QCF)
• Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work EFAW (QCF)
• Level 2 CPR and Defibrillation Course. (QCF)
• Level 2 Paediatric First Aid (QCF)
• Level 2 Paediatric Emergency First Aid (QCF)
• Basic Life Support First Aid
• Annual First Aid Refresher Training
The Level 2 and 3 courses are still valid for 3 years and the BLS and Refresher Training courses are recommended alongside as yearly training session. All courses receive a certificate of qualification or attendance. The level 2 and 3 awards come with our new style certificates and a wallet style card with training details on.
What has changed?
The main changes for the candidates are with the assessment process for the First Aid at Work Course and now the EFAW Course. There is no longer the external assessment which gives candidates a nervous free last day. It will mean more paper work for the candidate during the course and more paper work for the trainer to complete. There may be internal verifiers coming to visit on a more regular basis, this will only be to oversee the training is being carried out correctly to our high standard and expectations.
What’s new for the Lifeguard Course?
As part of the lifeguard qualification we will be making sure when you finish the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) you have the FULL qualification including Defibrillation AED, First Aid at Work level 3 and Spinal Management. We are one of only a few companies/trainers that can offer this complete package.
3 Day First Aid at WorkThis course covers the practical skills needed by a first aider in the workplace. The course will give you the confidence and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies. This course legally complies with current Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and provides you with a comprehensive introduction to first aid.
Course Content • Accidents and illness • Using a first aid kit • Simple record keeping • Treatment of an unconscious casualty • Heart attacks • Resuscitation • Shock • Choking • Bleeding • Burns and scalds • Poisoning • Fractures • Seizures • Asthma • Severe allergic reaction • eye injuries • low blood sugar • fainting. Upon successful completion of this four day course, first aiders receive an HSE approved certificate valid for three years which allows them to practise for three years after which a re-qualification course becomes necessary. |
2 Day First Aid at Work - Renewal CourseThis course revists the practical skills learnt during the 4 day First Aid at Work Course as required by a first aider in the workplace. The course will enable you to refresh your memory and give you the confidence and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies. This course legally complies with current Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and provides you with a comprehensive introduction to first aid.
Course Content • Accidents and illness • Using a first aid kit • Simple record keeping • Treatment of an unconscious casualty • Heart attacks • Resuscitation • Shock • Choking • Bleeding • Burns and scalds • Poisoning • Fractures • Seizures • Asthma • Severe allergic reaction • eye injuries • low blood sugar • fainting. Upon successful completion of this two day course, first aiders receive an HSE approved certificate valid for three years which allows them to practise for a further three years after which a re-qualification course once again becomes necessary. |
12 Hour Paediactric Emergency First Aid for Children and Babies
This course has been developed for those who are responsible for the supervision of children and babies. This will be of particular interest to Child Minders, Crèche Assistants, playgroup personnel and anyone responsible for youth organisations.
The aim of this course is to provide these people with a sound knowledge and understanding of first aid procedures when working with children and babies, along with the ability to recognise and treat many childhood conditions and illnesses. Although the majority of First Aid procedures are similar to those used in adult First Aid there are substantial differences in the protocols for resuscitation, choking, casualty handling and incident management. Course Content • what is Paediatric First Aid? • Responsibilities of the First Aider • Primary and Secondary Assessment • Principles of resuscitation • Airway Obstruction and Breathing Disorders • Shock and Anaphylaxis • Wounds and Bleeding • Burns and Scalds • Bones, Joints, Muscles and Eye Injury • Bites and Stings • Poisoning • Meningitis • Effects of the Heat and Cold • Croup and Sickle Cell Anaemia Subject to ongoing assessment, all candidates will receive a recognised certificate which meets HSE requirements. This is valid for three years. Full attendance is compulsory. |
6 Hour HSE Emergency First Aid
This course was formally known as the Appointed Person First Aid Course. this is now an HSE recognised course run through HSE approved trainers. This course is ideal for smaller workplaces that present few health and safety risks, where a nominated or appointed person is required to take charge in the event of an illness or accident. Those enrolled on this course will learn basic life saving first aid and workplace health and safety regulations.
Course Content • Health and safety (first aid) regulations • Managing an incident. • The priorities of first aid treatment of an unconscious casualty • Resuscitation • Shock • Bleeding • Common workplace injuries. This course is a certificated course with no final assessment. In order to suit the requirements of certification full attendance is compulsory. The common work place injuries section of the course can be tailored to suit the requirements of the candidates and their employment situations. |
4 Hour Basic Emergency First Aid
This course is a more basic version of the appointed person course as listed. Students will learn basic life saving first aid.
Course Content • what should be done in a medical emergency including the basics of first aid treatment • cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) • dealing with an unconscious casualty • the control of wounds and bleeding • common everyday injuries and illnesses. A certificate of attendance will be awarded on completion of this course. |
Emergency First Aid for School Teachers
3 and 6 hour courses available.
This course is ideal for those working within a school situation and where employees may be required to take charge in the event of an illness or accident. Those enrolled on this course will learn basic life saving first aid and workplace health and safety regulations. Course content • Health and safety (first aid) regulations • Managing an incident. • The priorities of first aid treatment of an unconscious casualty • Resuscitation • Shock • Bleeding • Common school based injuries and illnesses. The 3 hour option will be a shortened version of the 6 hour course with more emphasis on basic first aid. This course is a certificated course with no final assessment. In order to suit the requirements of certification full attendance is compulsory. |
Emergency First Aid for Sports Coaches
3 and 6 hour courses available.
This course is ideal for those working within a sports or coaching situation and where employees may be required to take charge in the event of an illness or accident. Those enrolled on this course will learn basic life saving first aid and workplace health and safety regulations. Course content • Health and safety (first aid) regulations • Managing an incident. • The priorities of first aid treatment of an unconscious casualty • Resuscitation • Shock • Bleeding • Common porting and coaching realted injuries and illnesses. The 3 hour option will be a shortened version of the 6 hour course with more emphasis on basic first aid. This course is a certificated course with no final assessment. In order to suit the requirements of certification full attendance is compulsory. |
3 Hour First Aid Skills Refresher
This refresher session is ideal for businesses where employers and employees feel they need additional training and refreshing on first aid situations and management.
Each session will be tailored to suit those requesting the session. This can be become a regular training session where schemes of work are produced to ensure over a certain period of time all elements of first aid are covered. Alternatively this can be a one off session on areas of choice. |
ERC Defibrillator Training
Please contact us for more information on this course.
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