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 [...]

Littlewood Fencing, in Great Glen, approached us to help train their team on what to do in an emergency. Their staff mainly work off site and  as construction workers, cuts, sprains and other injuries are of great concern. The management team have decided to put their staff through the Emergency First Aid at Work course [...]

Since the introduction of the Pharmacy Contract in 2005, PCOs have had a responsibility to monitor the compliance of pharmacy contractors within their area to ensure that core, advanced and locally commissioned enhanced services have been delivered in line with the service specifications and local governance arrangements. SCL has assisted local Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) [...]

This is the fourth year that SCL has supported NHS Coventry in the monitoring of community pharmacy contractual compliance. The monitoring visits were undertaken in April and May with 31 pharmacis being visited. NHS Coventry adopts a supportive and collaborative role with its pharmacists, working closely with stakeholders to ensure that the process is a [...]

SCL has teamed up with the Angel Hotel, in Market Harborough, to improve the availability of first aid training in the town. HSE statistics demonstrate that in UK workplaces in 2008/2009 29.3 million days were lost overall (1.24 days per worker), 24.6 million due to work-related ill health and 4.7 million due to workplace injury. [...]

SCL has entered its third year of support for Lincolnshire NHS Shared Services. SCL is providing Internal Verification services and information and advice on the Pharmacy Services NVQ course, run by the centre, helping candidates form dispensing doctors surgeries across Lincolnshire and from the Royal Air Force. The NVQ programme run by Lincolnshire NHS has [...]

This short module was designed to highlight the importance of detailed and constructive feedback as part of the assessment cycle. It examined the content of constructive feedback and how this can be used as a motivational tool. The session consisted of a PowerPoint presentation and discussion around examples of good feedback and poor feedback.

The aim of this self-study workbook is to provide knowledge and understanding of the necessary practical skills and knowledge to facilitate learning in the context of pharmacy practice and the pharmacy profession in Great Britain. LEARNING OUTCOMES There are FOUR outcomes: 1. Identify and describe your own preferred learning style 2. Describe the principles of [...]

This three hour session was developed for a PLT session at a dispensing surgery. The aim was to raise awareness of best practise within the dispensary, emphasise the role of written Standard Operating Procedures, the importance of correct endorsing and the Drug Tarrif and how to build in quality assurance processes to manage risk in [...]

SCL is now part of the Zoll trainer network and able to provide training on the Zoll range of Automated External Defibrillator devices. We are also able to provide new devices to meet the needs of your business. Please contact us for more information or visit out online store.

SCL is providing training at De Montfort University to hospital pre-registration pharmacists from the East Midlands Region, to cover the competencies required for their pre-reg syllabus. The course is being based on the new EFAW course with additional materials to cover areas such as hypoglycaemia, eye injuries and poisoning. Training will take place in March [...]

Tim Harrison. a director here at SCL, has written an article discussing the repsonsibilities of modern day pharmacists with regard to first aid. With increasingly sophisticated services being provided from pharmacy premises, there is a professional responsibility to ensure that staff are skilled to deal with any emergency situations that occur. Afterall it will only [...]

Pharmacists have fought hard to provide enhanced services, such as cardiovascular risk assessments, influenza vaccination and phlebotomy services, and demonstrated that they can provide a professional and cost effective service close to the patients home. These services raise the profile of pharmacy, publically and professionally, but they also bring increased levels of professional risk and [...]

This course pack looks at the following issues associated with falls: NSF for older people- standard 6 (falls) Falls facts Osteoporosis, fractures and falls Risk factors for falling Medicines that can increase the risk of falling Medication review Physical effects of falls Psychological effects of falls Delivered by PowerPoint presentation, an interactive workshop and informal [...]

This course addresses the issues of: The ageing process Unwanted effects of medicines Why older people are prone to having medication related problems Risk groups of people who are more likely to suffer problems with medicines Common medicines older people take The National Service Framework for Older People and medication review It involves delivery by [...]

The course is specifically aimed at people involved with medicines use within a domiciliary setting This course addresses the issues of: What is a medicine Classes of medicines Formulations of medicines Medicines and the law Administering medicines Storage of medicines It involves delivery by PowerPoint presentation and informal discussion. The Learning Outcomes of this accredited [...]

This course addresses the issues of: Policies and procedures Patient choice Patient consent Patient confidentiality Medicine storage Ordering medicines Administering medicines Medicine Administration Records (MAR sheets) Disposal of medicines It involves delivery by PowerPoint and an interactive workshop exercise The Learning Outcomes of this accredited course: Know how medicines should be stored Know how medicines [...]

This qualification has been developed in collaboration with Skills for Health, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain and the General Pharmaceutical Council to guide and assess the development of knowledge and skills relating to the health workforce in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This qualification confirms competence in a range of skills undertaken by [...]

This qualification has been developed in collaboration with Skills for Health, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain and the General Pharmaceutical Council to guide and assess the development of knowledge and skills relating to the health workforce in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This qualification confirms competence in a range of skills undertaken by [...]

This course issuitable for anyone who wishes to deliver regular first aid courses for their organisation, or place of work, or who wants to deliver first aid courses professionally. ITC First Aid Ltd is an awarding body for first aid qualifications in the UK.