First Aid Courses - PassPoint

PassPoint amongst other training courses, provides a range of First Aid courses. First Aid skills are life saving skills which are incredibly useful skills to have. Over the coming weeks PassPoint have a few First Aid courses which you can attend.

Level 3 – Paediatric First Aid 

This is a 2 day course on the 17th December and on the 18th December between 9:30am and 4:30pm. The course costs £100 per person, plus VAT.

This course teaches you how to provide first aid for children and it covers the following topics.

• Roles & Responsibilities of the Paediatric First Aider
• First Aid Kits
• Scene Safety Assessment
• Barrier Use
• Primary Assessment
• Recovery Position
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on Infant & Child
• Defibrillation & AED’s
• Choking Infant & Child
• Wounds & Bleeding
• Shock Management
• Fractures & Dislocations
• Anaphylaxis
• Head, Neck & Back injuries
• Sickle Cell Anaemia, Diabetes, Asthma, Meningitis, Febrile Convulsions
• Effects of Heat & Cold
• Electric Shock
• Poisoning
• Bites & Stings
• Burns & Scalds
• Cuts & bruises

Level 2 – Emergency First Aid at Work

This is a 1 day course on the 15th December between 9:30am and 4:30pm. This course costs £80 per person, plus VAT. It is designed for anyone who wants to become an accredited first aider for their workplace. It meets the minimum guidelines for the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. It covers the following areas.

• Roles & Responsibilities of a First Aider
• First Aid Kits
• Scene Safety Assessment
• Barrier Use
• Primary Assessment
• Recovery Position
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on Adult
• Defibrillation & AED’s
• Choking Adult
• Serious Bleeding Management
• Shock Management
• Minor Injuries (including burns & scalds, cuts & bruises)

Level 3 – First Aid at Work (Requalification)

This is a 2 day course over the 7th January 2016 and the 8th January 2016 between 9:30am - 4:30pm.

Participants must already hold a Level 3 in First Aid at Work as this is a refresher course. It costs £120 per person plus VAT. It covers the following areas.

• Roles & Responsibilities of a First Aider
• First Aid Kits
• Scene Safety Assessment
• Barrier Use
• Primary Assessment
• Recovery Position
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on Adult
• Defibrillation & AED’s
• Choking Adult
• Serious Bleeding Management
• Shock Management
• Secondary Assessment
• Bandaging & Wounds
• Bones, Joints & Muscles Injuries
• Seizures & Epilepsy
• Diabetes
• Anaphylaxis
• Effects of Heat & Cold
• Heart Attack & Strokes
• Minor Injuries (including burns & scalds, cuts & bruises, splinters)
• Scenario Practice – Using fake wounds and role play techniques

To avoid dissapointment, it is advised that you book as soon as possible. All courses are held at their training centre in Lancashire. 

To see other courses they are hosting take a look at their calender. Or for more information or to book a place on one of their courses. Contact them now by phone or through their website.