Health and Safety Executive First Aid Courses In accordance with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, every organisation has responsibilities in first aid provision. Depending on the nature of your business and the number of employees involved we offer quality first aid training in line with the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) recommendations. Ultimately, our aim is to assist you in enabling your employees to administer first aid effectively, safely and promptly within your workplace We offer a variety of first aid courses. Including the following; · 1-day Appointed Person · 4-day First Aid at Work · 2-day First Aid at Work Refresher · 2-day Paediatric · 1-day Paediatric · Half Day Emergency Response Each course is designed to provide employees with first aid qualifications that enable you, as an employer, to meet the first aid competencies required within your workplace. Our trainers are fully qualified First Aid at Work Instructors and have achieved City & Guilds accreditation in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector. This pack describes the courses we offer in greater detail and have also included our current rates for employers. We are happy to work alongside your organisation to carry out training that fits around your business needs as much as possible e.g. training being carried out at your premises or location of choice, accommodating alternative dates, times and shift patterns. To allow for greater discussion on your legal first aid requirements, please do not hesitate to contact me on the details provided. Kind Regards, Angela Macintosh Angela Macintosh BSc (Hons) Approved First Aid Training Bilston Glen Business Centre 6/117 Dryden Road, Loanhead Midlothian, EH20 9LZ M - 07827440574 E – angela@approvedfirstaidtraining.co.uk Approved First Aid Training Headquarters Our training facility is based in Loanhead at Bilston Glen Business Centre. We provide a high quality training room for our courses should you require to use our premises rather than your own place of work. Bilston Glen Business Centre is strategically located within Bilston Glen on the outskirts of Edinburgh. Benefiting from excellent transport links to the A1 and the Edinburgh City Bypass, Bilston Glen Business Centre provides easy access to the motorway network of central Scotland: Straiton Retail Park – 1 min Park & Ride – 1 min Edinburgh City Centre – 20 min Edinburgh Airport – 25 min Glasgow Airport – 1 hour For more information on our location, click on the link below http://www.bilstonglenbusinesscentre.co.uk/ Bilston Glen Business Centre, 6/117 Dryden Road, Loanhead, Midlothian, EH20 9LZ Approved First Aid Training 4-Day First Aid at Work Description It is a requirement of the Health & Safety law that employers should provide a safe and healthy environment for their employees. If the assessment of First Aid needs highlights the need for qualified First Aiders, then this course will provide you with suitable, highly trained personnel. This comprehensive four-day course covers a wide range of First Aid emergencies, enabling all participants to deal with an emergency situation with confidence in a prompt, safe and effective way. This course will give the participants a qualification to the highest level of First Aid, meeting the statutory requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. Duration A minimum of 24 hours spread over at least 4 days. Ideally, the course should be run over 4 consecutive days, but Dunedin Training Services has the flexibility to accommodate your specific needs if you so desire. Syllabus A wide range of subjects is covered including:- Legalities, responsibilities and reporting Assessment of the situation Dealing with an unconscious casualty Resuscitation Heart Attacks Choking Poisoning Control of bleeding Bandaging Fractures Burns Head injuries Eye injuries Sprains Strains Shock If your organisation has a specific area of training that is not included, or you require a more in-depth session, then we can accommodate you by providing additional training in that particular subject. Certification Subject to assessment, all participants will be issued with a First Aid at Work certificate (and wallet card) approved by the Health and Safety Executive. This qualification is valid for 3 years which can be re-newed by attending a suitable 2-Day re-qualification course. Numbers A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and each participant must be aged a minimum of 16 years or above. Location We are able to deliver this course on your site, subject to a pre-course assessment of your premises, reducing your costs in respect of additional time out and traveling. Alternatively we can carry out the course at our centre at Bilston Glen. Approved First Aid Training Two-Day First Aid at Work (Re-qualification) Description It is a requirement of the Health & Safety law that employers provide a safe and healthy environment to work in. If your assessment of First Aid needs highlights the need to maintain the qualification of your First Aiders, then this course will provide you with that. This comprehensive 2-day course covers a wide range of First Aid emergencies, enabling all participants to deal with an emergency situation with confidence in a prompt, safe and effective way. In addition to this, should there have been any change to protocols during their initial qualification, then this will be updated. This course will give the participants a qualification to the highest level of First Aid, meeting the statutory requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. Duration A minimum of 12 hours spread over at least 2 days. Ideally, the course should be run over 2 consecutive days, but we have the flexibility to accommodate your specific needs if you so desire. Syllabus A wide range of subjects is covered including: - Legalities, responsibilities and reporting Assessment of the situation Dealing with an unconscious casualty Resuscitation Heart Attacks Choking Poisoning Control of bleeding Bandaging Fractures Burns Head injuries Eye injuries Sprains Strains Shock Certification Subject to assessment, all participants will be issued a First Aid at Work certificate and a wallet card approved by the Health and Safety Executive for a further 3 years. Numbers A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and each participant must have a valid First Aid at Work qualification that has not lapsed. Location We are able to deliver this course on your site, subject to a pre-course assessment of your premises, reducing your costs in respect of additional time out and traveling. Approved First Aid Training One-Day Appointed Person Course Emergency First Aid in the Workplace Description Where an employer’s assessment of First Aid needs identifies that a First Aider is not necessary, the minimum requirement for an employer is to appoint a person to take charge of the First Aid arrangements. This includes looking after the equipment and facilities and calling the Emergency Services when required. Arrangements should be made for an Appointed Person to be available to undertake these duties at all times when people are at work. In the absence of the First Aider, employers must appoint a person for this purpose. It should be remembered that Appointed Persons are not First Aiders and should not attempt to give First Aid for which they have not been trained. This course is ideal for individuals who wish to gain knowledge of emergency procedures and attain a recognised qualification in First Aid. Duration A 6-hour course consisting of theory and practical work. Syllabus A range of subjects is covered including:- Responsibilities and reporting Assessment of the situation Dealing with an unconscious casualty Resuscitation Heart Attacks Choking Control of bleeding Fractures Burns Shock In addition to the core subjects as listed above, an additional 1 hour is available to cover specific areas that are appropriate to your organisation. Certification Although there is no formal assessment, the trainer will assess each individual ongoing throughout the course. This qualification is valid for 3 years. Numbers A maximum of 16 students can be accommodated on this course and must be aged a minimum of 16 years or above. Location We are able to deliver this course on your site, subject to a pre-course assessment of your premises, reducing your costs in respect of additional time out and traveling. Approved First Aid Training Half-Day Emergency Response Course Description This is a short course in Basic Life Support. The aim of the course is to enable all students to deal with an unconscious casualty who is breathing, and how to deal with an unconscious casualty who is not breathing. Duration A 3-hour course consisting of theory and practical work. Syllabus A range of subjects is covered including:- Arriving at the scene Casualty assessment Top-to-toe Survey Recovery Position Resuscitation Hygiene Control Certification Although there is no formal assessment, the trainer will assess each individual ongoing throughout the course and issue a certificate of attendance. Numbers A maximum of 16 students can be accommodated on this course and there is no age barrier. Location We are able to deliver this course on your site, subject to a pre-course assessment of your premises, reducing your costs in respect of additional time out and traveling. Approved First Aid Training Two-Day Appointed Person Emergency First Aid in the Workplace (Paediatric) Description This course has been developed for those who are working with children and babies. It will be of particular interest to Teachers, Child Minders, Crèche Assistants, Playgroup personnel and anyone responsible for youth organisations. It is ideal for individuals who are responsible for children and/or babies, who wish to gain knowledge of emergency procedures and attain a recognised qualification in First Aid. In addition to that of the one-day course, many other childhood conditions and illnesses are included. Where an employer’s assessment for First Aid needs identifies that a First Aider is not necessary, the minimum requirement for an employer is to appoint a person to take charge of the First Aid arrangements. This includes looking after the equipment and facilities and calling the Emergency Services when required. Arrangements should be made for an Appointed Person to be available to undertake these duties at all times when people are at work. In the absence of the First Aider, employers must appoint a person for this purpose. It should be remembered that Appointed Persons are not First Aiders and should not attempt to give First Aid for which they have not been trained. Duration A 12-hour course consisting of theory and practical work. Syllabus A range of subjects is covered including:- Responsibilities and reporting Assessment of the situation Dealing with an unconscious casualty Resuscitation Heart Attacks Choking Control of bleeding and shock Fractures Burns Head Injuries Poisons Bites and stings Fainting Epilepsy Anaphylaxia Infantile convulsions Meningitis Diabetes Certification Although there is no formal assessment, the trainer will assess each individual ongoing throughout the course. This qualification is valid for 3 years. Numbers A maximum of 16 students can be accommodated on this course and must be aged a minimum of 16 years or above. Location We are able to deliver this course on your site, subject to a pre-course assessment of your premises, reducing your costs in respect of additional time out and traveling. Approved First Aid Training One-Day Appointed Person Emergency First Aid in the Workplace (Paediatric) Description This course has been developed for those who are working with children and babies. It will be of particular interest to Teachers, Child Minders, Crèche Assistants, Playgroup Personnel and anyone responsible for youth organisations. It is ideal for individuals who are responsible for children and/or babies, who wish to gain knowledge of emergency procedures and attain a recognised qualification in First Aid. Where an employer’s assessment for First Aid needs identifies that a First Aider is not necessary, the minimum requirement for an employer is to appoint a person to take charge of the First Aid arrangements. This includes looking after the equipment and facilities and calling the Emergency Services when required. Arrangements should be made for an Appointed Person to be available to undertake these duties at all times when people are at work. In the absence of the First Aider, employers must appoint a person for this purpose. It should be remembered that Appointed Persons are not First Aiders and should not attempt to give First Aid for which they have not been trained. Duration A 7-hour course consisting of theory and practical work. Syllabus A range of subjects is covered including:- Responsibilities and reporting Assessment of the situation Dealing with an unconscious casualty Resuscitation Heart Attacks Choking Control of bleeding and shock Fractures Burns Head Injuries Certification Although there is no formal assessment, the trainer will assess each individual, ongoing throughout the course. This qualification is valid for 3 years. Numbers A maximum of 16 students can be accommodated on this course and must be aged a minimum of 16 years or above. Location We are able to deliver this course on your site, subject to a pre-course assessment of your premises, reducing your costs in respect of additional time out and traveling. Changes to First Aid Training for Childcare Sector Regarding changes circulating within the Childcare sector we have fully researched the First Aid training requirements and summarise our findings below: Nanny, Au Pair, Babysitter - Paediatric First Aid – 6 hours - There is no set minimum that this course should take. Our syllabus meets the needs of the Voluntary part of the Ofsted Childcare Register, which many Nannies are now opting to join. Registered Childminder - Paediatric First Aid – 12 hours - In line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework (EYFS) our course covers all topics required by Ofsted. Nursery or Pre - School - Paediatric First Aid – 12 hours - In line with the EYFS our course covers all topics required by Ofsted. Foundation Stage Teachers - Paediatric First Aid – 12 hours - The EYFS requires that at least one person in a school holds a twelve hour certificate in PFA. The EYFS guidance applies to those who deal with 4, 5 and rising 6 year olds. School staff Teaching & Support - Emergency First Aid for Schools - 6 hours - In line with the guidance from The Department of Children, Schools and Families, this course is child orientated and suitable for all school staff who support First Aiders. After School clubs - Emergency First Aid for Schools - 6 hours Or Paediatric First Aid – 12 hours - Ofsted will expect the course to be relevant to the age of the children. If under 5’s are present we recommend the 12 hour course. The general guidance, as we see it, is if under 5’s are involved then even if the 12 hour course is not a requirement we still recommend it. The guidance from Ofsted regularly highlights the need for the training to be relevant to the age of the child / children being cared for. It is important to note that changes regularly occur, so relevant websites are listed below so you can stay up-to-date. www.ofsted.gov.uk www.dfes.gov.uk www.surestart.gov.uk Approved First Aid Training Testimonials Here are some of many positive comments our students have made regarding our courses: “Excellent course. Very informative and was actually enjoyable!” “I will now feel confident to deal with any accident that could happen.” “I have learnt a lot as I haven’t done first aid since I was younger. It was very helpful.” “My skills have gone from nothing to me feeling confident if I was put on the spot” “I have learnt a great deal and I will be more confident when a situation arises” “Really useful information. Well worthwhile.” “ I learned a lot I didn’t know before” “I am confident I can help save a life when called upon” “My skills have increased vastly as I now have more confident to deal with these situations (emergencies)” “First course I have been on so helped me greatly” “I’ll be able to cope much better in an emergency” Meet the Trainer Angela Macintosh I trained as a First Aid Instructor during my maternity leave from my nursing degree in April 2008 and have since facilitated many courses across Edinburgh & the Lothians. I also assess for Marks & Spencer first aid courses. I love my role as a first aid instructor and really enjoy being involved in passing on the skills and knowledge that might save someone’s life one day. Qualifications: · HSE Approved First Aid Instructor · City & Guilds Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector Qualification · Conflict Management Trainer · Financial Planning Certificate · WRU Basic Skills Rugby Coaching Award (under 14) · WFA Leaders Coaching Award (under 14) · HND in Adult Nursing · BSC (Hons) Applied Sports Science Employment History: Nifty Hampers Director NHS Student Nurse NHS 24 Call Advisor Standard Life E-commerce Customer Service Team Manager Scottish Life Marketing Assistant Some of our current clients: Cargilfield Private School Clover Country Nursery Mood Nightclub Attraction Inns Club Earth Dunedin Security Assessor for Marks & Spencer Bathrooms In One

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