Advanced resuscitation
This course will enable the first aider to be trained in the additional skills in the use of oxygen therapy, the use of the pocket mask, and bag and mask. Certificate awarded to successful candidates.

First Aid at Work HSE Approved
This 4 day first aid at work course (Health & Safety Executive Approved) is for people who are in work or on a work placement. It will provide you with relevant skills and knowledge to enable you to become a competent designated first-aider in the workplace. For employers, it will enable you to comply with your requirements under the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations of 1981 with regard to first aid provision in the workplace.
In order to meet these demands, this course is held over a period of four days, and includes both theory and practical, followed by formal examination by independent assessors.
An HSE Approved first aid at work certificate is awarded to delegates on successful completion of this course.

Course Contents
What to do in emergency / assessing casualties
Dealing with a conscious / unconscious casualty
Rescue breathing / cardio pulmonary resuscitation
Blood loss and treatment of blood loss
Shock and treatment of shock
Contents of a first aid box
Personal hygiene / cross infection etc
Treatment of burns, scolds, minor injuries
Fractures and treatment of fractures
Eye injuries and treatment of eye injuries
Poisons, gases, fumes
RIDDOR

First Aid at Work Refresher HSE Approved
This 2 day first aid at work refresher course (Health & Safety Executive Approved) is for people who are in possession of a current first aid at work certificate which is due to expire in the near future. It will provide you with relevant skills and knowledge to enable you to keep your certificate in date and bring you up to date with current practice skills and knowledge.
This course must be done before your current certificate expires otherwise you will need to attend a full 4 day first aid at work course again.

Basic First Aid / Emergency Life Support (Suitable for the Appointed Person)
This basic first aid (Health & Safety Executive Approved) will provide you with the basic skills, the knowledge, and the understanding to administer first aid in an emergency situation, and is approved for the appointed person in the workplace. This course includes both theory and practical work.
Ongoing assessments certificates awarded to successful candidate.

Course Contents
What to do in emergency / assessing casualties
Dealing with a conscious / unconscious casualty
Rescue breathing / cardio pulmonary resuscitation
Control of blood loss
Shock / treatment
Burns / treatment
Common medical emergencies

First Aid for Schools

Paediatric First Aid
This course provides you with the basic skills, knowledge and understanding to administer first aid in an emergency, or sudden illness to infants and children, and help you to understand the rules and regulations governing caring for children. Certificate awarded to successful candidates.

First Aid Workshops
This will enable the First Aider to practice their skills and keep their knowledge and skills up to ensure they are working to current practice.
Soon to be an HSE requirement.

Automated External Defibrillation
This course will enable the trained first aider the extended skill in the use of an automated external defibrillator. Certificate awarded to successful candidates.

Medical Gases
This course will enable the first aider to enhance their skills in the use of medical gases. Certificates awarded to successful candidates.

Manual Handling & Load Theory Management
An introduction to the knowledge and understanding of the manual handling regulations.
Employer and employee responsibility to enable you to work safely.
Anatomy of the spine.
The buying and use of equipment.
Attendance certificate awarded on completion.

Food Hygiene in the care setting etc (not for professional cooks)
The Food Safety (General Hygiene) regulations 1995 have made food hygiene training compulsory and requires that all food handlers are trained in food hygiene commensurate to their work activity. This course is ideal for the care assistant etc. Certificate awarded on completion.

Health & Safety Awareness
This course is designed to make you aware of your responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974. Further, under Health & safety Legislation, employers are required to provide appropriate health and safety training for themselves and/or their staff. Attendance certificate awarded on completion.

Fire Safety Awareness
Half day