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.

The importance of Paediatric First Aid - Action Training

We all know that children cant always keep themselves safe and accidents happen therefore if you work for or run a business that involves the care of children then ensuring paediatric first aid training is up to date should be of the up most importance.

 The law states that you must have up to date training if you are working with children but we feel that if you have any contact with children in your business then a paediatric first aid training course is a must. Whether you are a teacher, nursery nurse, play worker, child minder and more our courses cover exactly what you need to know in a situation where quick thinking could ultimately save the life of a child.  

We currently have availability in September and October across Warrington and Wigan for paediatric firs aid courses take a look here for more information and to book.

You will find all of the information regarding the course on our website including the dates and times and course details including the regulatory body and qualification gained and course contents.
Do not delay in booking as the courses can  become full quickly. Call today on 01942 270070 if you have any questions or queries regarding paediatric first aid courses or any other of the courses available through action training.

As an employer or an individual you can learn and progress your skills through relevant training courses here at Action Training Services.

If you're an employer we can provide your colleagues with the knowledge and safety that will make your working environment a better and safer place to work. We have a range of training courses that will help improve the safety of your workplace like our first aid courses, health and safety courses, food hygiene courses, fire safety courses, life guard courses and paediatric first aid courses.

Which ever course you choose we guarantee to deliver each training program in an easy to understand manor so you don't miss a thing.

With our first aid courses you will be able to perform basic first aid practices on a casualty and attend to their needs.

Food hygiene courses will teach you how to prevent food poisoning in a kitchen environment and how to use appliances safely. You will learn the appropriate principles in good food practice, en
suring you can work safely in a food retail environment.

Health and Safety in the workplace is essential to all business types, that's why we provide a range of courses to best suit you and your industry. We can also tailor our courses to meet your requirements.

For those who have volunteered or have been designated a fire marshall/warden position then you will need the appropriate training and certificates to be able to act accordingly and confidently if their is a fire. Our fire safety courses will teach all you need to know in preventing a fire, the potential risks, how to put a fire out confidently and how to evacuate a building if there is a fire.

The life guard courses we have available will provide you with the experience and abilities so you can work in a hotel or leisure centre.

If you work with children and you are responsible in anyway for the care of children then by law you will have to have the correct training, paperwork and certificates to say you know how to deal and attend to a injured child, we provide a range of paediatric first aid courses to suit you and your working environment best.

Make a different today and make your workplace a safe and secure environment for everyone.

Action Training Services can provide their courses in Wigan, Warrington, Manchester, Liverpool, Merseyside and Cheshire. We can also deliver our courses to you at your premises.

Please get in touch and book your course today on 01942270070 or email us at training@actiontraining.co.uk