The Government has released its White Paper which outlines fundamental change for the NHS. The paper ‘Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS‘ details how power will be devolved from Whitehall to patients and professionals. The aim of the reforms are to allow professionals more time to focus on improving health outcomes, and to allow patients [...]

This new Emergency First Aid at Work has been developed to replace the longer First Aid at Work course for low hazard environments. This course gives participants essential lifesaving techniques.

The FAW covers emergency life-saving techniques, as well as dealing with other injuries and illnesses. This is an HSE approved course.

Electrical Defibrillation is well established as the effective intervention for cardiac arrest, the most important determinant of survival being the time from collapse to delivery of the first shock. Today the widespread deployment of Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s) is considered a realistic strategy for reducing mortality due to heart disease. No previous experience is necessary [...]

This course is for those who might have to manage emergency situations or minor occurrences when looking after young children and meets Ofsted requirements for those working in early years settings

This course is the first day (6 hours) of the Paediatric First Aid Award. It is suitable for those who require knowledge and skills of emergency first aid for children and babies. It is NOT suitable for current Ofsted requirements. The 2-day ITC Paediatric First Aid qualification is what is required by Ofsted. Content Safe [...]

Being located between Leicester and Northampton, Market Harborough is an excellent location for us to deliver our Emergency First Aid at Work Courses, as well as first aid training in general. Todays course was an Emergency First Aid at Work course, the new one day Health and Safety Executive (HSE)  approved first aid training course [...]

This qualification is for the sports person, coach, spectator or other involved adult. As well as the topics found in most first aid qualifications this course includes key sports topics such as return to play decisions, managing specialist sports kit such as gum shields and helmets, when to and not to use ice, and sports [...]

Many people suffer from severe allergic reactions and at this time of year the potential for wasp and bee stings is a real problem. Those who know they have life-threatening reactions often carry an auto-injector device, such as an EpiPen, but if you have never had to use one, the instructions given to you when [...]

This course has been developed in response to candidate demand. It is a single, stand alone day (7-hour) ITC accredited qualification using the systems and procedures common to all ITC qualifications. It is the qualification of choice for team coaches, athletes and youth team leaders. Pre-requisites An active interest and commitment to sport first aid. [...]

Following requests and feedback from colleagues we have designed a simple self-evaluation test based on the pharmacy contract and professional standards. We are hoping that this simple tool will allow pharmacists to quickly check their knowldge and understanding of the pharmacy contract. Give it a go and let us know if you have any comments [...]

First Aid for Sport – Emergency Action.This qualification is for the sports person, coach, or spectator. This single unit is the first unit of the Level 2 Certificate in First Aid

This qualification has been developed with the support of the SQA for the requirements of the worker or practitioner in Scotland’s outdoor environment.  It is suitable for workers in the forests or glens of the Highlands & Islands and will maintain the license to practice for those with Outdoor National Governing Body Instructor awards. This [...]

This course in an annual 3-hour essential life saving skills refresher. This training is strongly recommended by the HSE for all who have completed a statutory 3-day First Aid at Work, a statutory 2-day First Aid at Work Revalidation, or a statutory 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work qualification. Content Candidates should demonstrate their competence [...]

Some workplaces e.g. GP waiting room, have assessed their First Aid needs relating to their visitors and require staff training in immediate life-saving techniques concerned with collapse and choking. The content can be tailored to the environment, typical course content is listed. Content Workplace safety Vital signs Unresponsive breathing casualty Unresponsive non-breathing casualty Conscious chest [...]