Renew your First Aid Skills with Action Training

Within all businesses it is paramount to have a dedicated first aider who can offer emergency care should an accident happen within the working day or should a colleague fall ill.

Once qualified in first aid it is also necessary to ensure that your qualifications are kept up to date to ensure that your skills are fresh and compliant with current practice.

The first aid refresher course includes dealing with obstructions, respiratory and circulatory arrest, unconscious casualties and practice using resuscitation equipment. The course lasts three hours and will ensure that your certificate in first aid is kept up to date for a further 12 months. The HSE recommends that any first aid certificate holder keeps there skills up to date.

The first aid skills refresher course will cover helping and assisting an unconscious adult which can be one of the most important life saving first aid skill that may be used in the work place.

Visit our website here for more information and to book your place on the course.

 

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.

Pass Point | First Aid In The Workplace

Even if you work in a relatively relaxed environment such as an office; there are still many hidden dangers and risks that can present themselves at any point within such an environment. Whether an illness or injury has presented itself because of natural causes or due to an accident - the safety and even life of the person in danger may rely on the first aid skill of the general public and their skill in administering care whilst they wait for the ambulance to arrive.

With this in mind, it's best to get yourself and your employees trained up as soon as possible so that you're prepared for the worst case scenario should it present itself. This is why training company Pass Point offer some brilliant prices for workplaces that a bulk buying courses for a number of different people. Their emergency first aid at work courses are ideal because they not only teach you what to do in order to help injured people but also what steps to take to prevent the risk of something bad happening in the workplace by assessing the possible risks. There are many different levels - so if you already have a level one certificate you'll be able to know the advanced skills that are more

appropriate to your experience. Furthermore there are also refresher courses for any of you wanting to jog your memory about the most important aspects of first aid care. 

Take a look at their website today and book a potentially life saving first aid courses for you and your employees.

www.passpoint.co.uk

Merry Christmas from IJ Training

IJ Training want to wish all of our customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

IJ training have had a fantastic year providing our exceptional training courses to some great organisations and individuals. As well as having a lot of fun and seeing some great team bonding take place, our overall mission of ensuring safety in the workplace and beyond has been fulfilled for another year. We have seen a great uptake on first aid training courses and driver CPC training courses,which gives employees the peace of mind that should and emergency occur the staff are fully equipped with the knowledge and skills to deal with it.

If your firm needs to arrange training for next year IJ Training are taking bookings for all courses for 2016.
We offer various training courses in Forklift truck training, Driver CPC training, First Aid training and Plant training along with much more. You can find our more about all the training courses offered by IJ Training here;

All of the training courses offered by IJ Training are full accredited and provided by fully qualified instructors with a recognised certification provided on completion.

Do not hesitate to book today ready for the new year! You can contact us using info@ijtraining.com for more information on our courses or to book your place online.

Safety Courses - PassPoint Training

Being able to keep yourself and others safe in the workplace is of great importance. Whether it is making sure the lead for the kettle is hanging over the worktop or helping a choking colleague, knowing what to do is extremely important. PassPoint Training LTD offer training in a range of areas including health and safety, food safety and first aid.

In the next couple of week PassPoint are putting on a variety of courses.
They are doing a Level 2 Health and Safety in the workplace course. This course is aimed at all employees who are already in work or are preparing to start or return to work after a break. This qualification aims to teach all learners that health and safety is the responsibility of everyone within a business, its contractors, visitors and suppliers. It covers the following areas and costs £70,
• Legal Responsibilities
• Hazard & Risks
• Hierarchy of Control
• Risk Assessments
• Accidents
• Slips, Trips and Falls
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Fire, Electricity, Manual Handling, Working at Height
• Work Equipment, Workplace & Welfare, Safety Signs
• COSHH, First Aid, Display Screen Equipment

They are also doing  a Level 2 Food Safety course. This course is for anyone who handles food, teaching them that food safety is the responsibility of everyone involved in the storage, preparation, cooking service and handling of food. The subjects covered are regarded by the Foods Standards Agency as being important to ensure good practice and the production of safe food. It covers the following areas and costs £70,
• Food Poisoning & Microbiological Hazards
• Hazards & Controls
• Cross-Contamination
• HACCP – from Purchase to Service
• Food Spoilage
• Food Handling Practices
• Food Labelling
• Temperature Controls
• Legal Responsibilities
• Food Safety Enforcements
• Due Diligence
• Food Handlers
• Personal Hygiene
• PPE
• Food Premises & Equipment
• Cleaning & Disinfection
• Pests

Finally they are also doing a Level 3 First Aid in the workplace. This is a re-qualification and the learners must already hold a Level 3 First Aid in the workplace certificate. This is a 2 day course and is designed for anyone wanting to become an accredited first aider. It covers these areas of first aid and costs £120,

• 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

Or for to see other courses PassPoint are running, look at their calender. They run their courses at their training centre in Lancashire. To avoid disappointment, book your place now.

De-fibrillation Training - Learn to save a life with action training

It is becoming more and more popular across the UK that defibrillators are being installed in workplaces and public venues including office suites, shopping malls, sports venues and children's centres. 

Currently North West Ambulance services have launched "Shoctober" to find the hidden defibrillators that have been installed across the area that people are unaware of. Find out more about "Shoctober" here. 

Trained personnel can administer de-fibrillation at a very early stage meaning that a life can be saved from a short training course should the unfortunate situation of a cardiac arrest occur.

The course is available for 8 people each year and lasts for 3 hours and will be valid for a year. 

Find out more about our de-fibrillation courses here where you can book online. 

 

If you are interested in finding out more about defibrillator courses and the other courses available through Action Training here.

We hold courses across Warrington, Wigan and Wirral so do not hesitate and book now for your places. 

What can you learn with Pass Point?

Pass Point Training Ltd offer a massive selection of first aid training courses delivered by Ofqual accredited individuals. Why not ensure that those in your place of employment are trained to professionally deal with any accidents or emergencies should the need arise. Don't take any chances, simply undertake one of their fun, team building training days and ensure that you leave as an accredited first aider. 

Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work (1 Day, valid for 3 years)

This is a perfect course for those who work in a low risk environment; if your place of employment meets the minimum guidelines for the Health and Safety regulations act 1981. 

This first aid cours 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 (3 days, valid for 3 years)

This course is more in-depth and covers the points listed above as well as:

• 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

These courses will be a fun day that provides employees with a variety of valuable skills to use in the future, call Pass Point on 08450 727 247 or visit their site by clicking here.

Summer First Aid | Wigan | Warrington

Summer is upon us. For a lot of us, summer brings very little more than having a lot of time on our hands. Take action this summer. Don't choose boredom, choose Action Training.

 First Aid at Work and Emergency First Aid are both great ways to use your time productively this summer, as well as gaining new skills and knowledge.

Are you free during 9:30 & 4:30 on the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th of August? Are you close to the Wigan or Warrington area? If so, get signed up to our courses and see what you can achieve! First Aid courses are never a waste of time. You never know when you might need these skills.

Whether you're the designated first aider at work, or you just want to know how to cope with emergencies and give a well informed, safe response, we have a course for you.

Gain peace of mind with the knowledge that you will always know what to do in any emergency situation.

First Aid isn't expensive - It's priceless. Stay safe this summer.

To find out more about how these courses can benefit you and others around you, take a look on the website: http://www.actiontraining.co.uk/courses/first-aid-courses/

Emergency First Aid at work course - Action training

Action training services are specialists in providing First Aid training and we are currently running a one day course on emergency first aid in the work place. This course in running in Warrington on 22nd June 2015.

The course runs from 9.30 to 4.30 and is is priced at just £69.00. Visit our website here to find out more and to book.

This qualification will train candidates in the following aspects of emergency work place first aid;

• When to call for help
• The responsibility of a first aider
• Undertake a primary survey
• The legal requirements for first aid provision
• The importance of assessing an incident
• The importance of accurate incident reporting
• First aid equipment and the use of this safely 
• The need to minimise infection 

The course qualification lasts for three years; find out more all information is available on our website here. This qualification is invaluable and it is essential for companies to ensure that they have a trained first aider in order to deal with incidents that may occur. Look no further than Action Training to cover your needs for training!

First Aid Supplies: Pass Point

If you need to make sure that your office or factory is as safe as it can be from any threats or dangers that exist within the workplace then Pass Point are here to offer you the necessary supplies to make this possible. 

As well as offering an extremely wide range of first aid, food hygiene and health & safety training courses, Pass point have an online shop that features various items that can be used to treat and care for anyone that is injured be it in a workplace, school, home or public area. 

The following is a list of some of the products that are featured on there online shop for you to buy:

- First Aid kits to treat general injuries and those arising out of burns or sports vehicle, travel and catering environments as well as refill kits for all of these products 

- Eyecare products  

- Biohazard, Cleaning and Safe Disposal products such as hand wipes, sanitiser spray and more

- Accessories like scissors, medicines, creams, needles, syringes, thermometers and splints. 

-Safety Wear such as gloves, hi viability wear, surgical masks and safety goggles

- Books such as training manuals, record keeping and accident reporting notebooks. 

- Training supplies like mannequins and instructor training packs to practice CPR 

Pass Point are currently offering a pack of free plasters for every Paediatric first aid kit that is purchased on their site as well as a massive range of excellently priced products that are currently in their clearance sale 

So to browse or buy a selection of first aid products or to arrange a training course for your workplace visit Pass Point Ltd now

Get trained up with Pass Point first aid training

Pass Point are a company that specialises in teaching a massive variety of first aid programmes at different levels. From paediatric, life support, team building, resuscitation, food hygiene courses and more, Pass Point can offer everything that you would need when it comes to health and safety training. 

First Aid in the workplace can potentially save lives, with Pass Point you and your employees can become accredited first aiders with level 1-4 courses ranging from half day to four days in length.

Emergency First Aid at Work, Level 2 - For those who work in a low risk work environment this involves the following lessons and the course lasts just a day:

• 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)

Costs £80.00 per person, £345.00 for up to 6 learners or £385 for unto 12 learners

First Aid at Work, Level 3 - A more intense, three day course that will teach you many vital skills that will leave you with a three year certification. It includes all the skills listed above as well as:

• 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

Costs £180.00 per person, £800.00 for up to 6 learners or £950.00 for upto 12 learners 

First Aid Response, Level 3 - An extremely comprehensive understanding of first aid that lasts 4 days with emphasis on the importance of understanding the environment when carrying out first aid

Costs £250.00 per person, £1,200 for upto 6 learners or £1,500 for upto 12 learners

Level 2 AED & CPR - Understand how to safely use an Automated External Defibrillator. Course lasts 1 day

Costs £75.00 per person, £375.00 or £450.00 for unto 12 learners.  

First Aid at Work (Re-qualification) - Refresher course that lasts two days for those who have completed their First Aid at Work Level 3 course 

Costs £120.00 per person, £600.00 for upto 6 leaners or £800.00 for upto 12 learners. 

Annual Skills Refresher - It is recommended that everyone who has undertaken a first aid course undertakes a yearly refresher course to learn any skills you may have forgotten, it lasts just half a day 

Costs £45.00 per person, £250.00 for unto 6 learners or £300.00 for unto 12 learners 

Pass Point also sell a range of first aid supplies, view their website now to find out more about this as well as the other first aid training courses that they offer

First aid courses at Action Training

Action Training offer many different safety and hygiene courses to employers and employees. They specialize in first aid courses and similar courses with their highly trained teaching staff. They are able to provide training to people in Warrington, Wigan, Liverpool, Manchester, St Helens. Their courses are highly beneficial for you or your businesses as they will be able to optimize the safety and hygiene of your business.

Action Training's most popular course is their first aid courses:

Emergencyt First Aid Course 

First aid training courses from Action Training Services includes a Emergency First Aid Training Course which is available in Wigan, Warrington, Manchester, Liverpool and St Helens. This course will be ideal for those who do not require a full first aid certificate but will still provide you with the relevant skills and knowledge to act on a first aid casualty. This will make you a valued employee as you will be trained to deal with any accidents in the work place.


First aid at work

If you do not hold a first aid certificate and you have been nominated to be the designated first aider within your workplace then this course is ideal for you and will be suitable for all members of staff.  Each company should have a designated first aider to help make sure the work place is kept safe for both employees and clients.

First aid at Work Refresher

This course is ideal for those who currently hold a first aid at work certificate and are the nominated first aider within their workplace. It is important for your company's current first aider to keep up to date with new first aid training to ensure they are up to date with current first aid regulations.


For any further infomation please click here.

Pass Point Training | First Aid courses | Food safety courses

Pass Point Training aim to teach and provide you with skills that will benefit you and your business. They offer a selection of safety courses from hygiene to first aid, in order for you to be trained in making your business more safe. Although, Pass Point specialize in first aid training they also offer other bespoke training courses such as health and safety, teacher training and food hygiene courses in order to make sure you understand the values of safety in your work place. Pass Point Training's full selection of courses are:

• First Aid Courses
• Health & Safety Training Courses
• Food Safety & Hygiene
• Manual Handling of Loads
• Moving & Handling of People
• Food Hygiene
• Safeguarding
• Emergency First Aid At Work
• On-Site First Aid Training
• COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
• Conflict Management
• And many more…

One of their first aid courses is 'First Aid in the Workplace' which aims to teach you or your employee valuable safety skills for the work place. If you are employed in a low risk environment, this emergency first aid at work training course will ensure that you can become an accredited first aider. It meets the minimum guidelines set out by the Health and Safety Regulations act 1981, meaning that your business/company would be within the law in terms of your first aiders.

 The Food Safety course is also another popular course at Pass Point as it has several levels. The level one Food Safety course will teach you the importance of preparing and cooking food on only clean surfaces. The subjects covered are regarded by the Foods Standards Agency as being important to ensure good practice and the production of safe food.



For any further information please call 01695 22 80 85.

Purchase first aid goods for your workplace today.

Pass Point Training ltd are a company offering regulated and accredited training qualifications for those in the workplace; helping make sure that you are well equipped to deal with any emergencies that should arise. 

If you have the skills, why not ensure that you can be on hand to take care of injured employees with the range of first aid supplies available from the Pass Point online shop. Everything from first aid kits to manikins and hygiene products are available so you can ensure that your establishment is well stocked; don't take any chances. 

Take a look at just a few of the products available from the shop here:

Emergency double eye wash station

• 2 x 500ml Saline Eye Wash Bottle
• 2 x No.16 Eyepad Dressings
• 1 x Wall Panel with Mirror and Printed Instructions
• Approx Size - 27cmH x 37.5cmW x 5cmD

BS 8599 Workplace Travel First Aid Kit in a Bag

• 1 x Green First Aid Bag
• 1 x Guidance Leaflet
• 1 x Sterile Burn Dressing 10cm x 10cm
• 1 x Emergency Foil Blanket
• 1 x Triangular Bandage
• 1 x CPR Resuscitation Face Shield
• 1 x Trauma Shears
• 4 x Alcohol-Free Saline Wipes
• 10 x Individually Wrapped Assorted Washproof Plasters
• 1 x Eye Pad Dressing
• 1 x Medium Dressing
• 1 x Large Dressing
• 1 x Conforming Bandage 7.5cm x 4.5m
• 1 x Microporous Tape
• 1 x Pair of Nitrile Gloves
• 2 x Safety Pins

Prestan Training Manikin with CPR Monitor - Adult

• 1 x Prestan Adult Manikin - Patented face for head tilt; this simulates the way an actual humans head would move. 
• 1 x Soft Bag / Carry Case - Easier to carry around and practice your newly acquired skills 
• 10 x Lung Bags - Easy to insert 

As you can see, the range supplied by Pass Point covers an extensive selection of products; manikins are perfect for practicing your skills or teaching others and there is a lot more to view on the website, just click here to see the online shop. 

Visit the Pass Point website today by clicking here for first aid training courses. 

February first aid courses from Pass Point

Pass Point have the skills and experience necessary to teach individuals how to effectively deal with emergencies. They teach a wide array of first aid courses aimed at both individuals and groups who want to make sure that the employees within their workplace are trained in the knowledge of essential health and safety skills.   

Pass Point offer on-site first aid training, but they offer first aid courses taught from their own establishment. View what courses that they have coming up in February: 

Annual Skills Refresher - FEBRUARY 4TH 9:30-12:30 | £45.00

If you are already first aid trained but feel that it's about time to refresh your skills, then the Annual Skills Refresher course is a great way of jogging your memory. It is recommended that this course is undertaken on a yearly basis. 

Scene Safety Assessment

Barrier Use

Primary Assessment

Recovery Position

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on Adult

Choking Adult

Level 2 Food Safety - FEBRUARY 5TH 9:30-4:30 | £70.00

An essential course for those who work in kitchens, it will teach you about necessary regulations to follow when storing, preparing, cooking and handling food. 

Food Poisoning & Microbiological Hazards
Hazards & Controls
Cross-Contamination
HACCP – from Purchase to Service
Food Spoilage
Food Handling Practices
Food Labelling
Temperature Controls
Legal Responsibilities
Food Safety Enforcements
Due Diligence
Food Handlers
Personal Hygiene
PPE
Food Premises & Equipment
Cleaning & Disinfection
Pests

Prices per person are listed, but did you know that the individual costs are reduced significantly when you purchase in groups? 

Visit the Pass Point website today and view their calendar to see their range of first aid courses available to take today. 

www.passpoint.co.uk