WHY CHOOSE US
The optimal learning experience – designed with you in mind
Choose our courses for an unparalleled learning experience. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to practicality. We prioritise hands-on training, ensuring our delegates gain real-world skills they can immediately apply.
Our high standards and expectations ensure that each participant not only meets but exceeds industry requirements. With us, it’s not just about ticking boxes; it’s about equipping you with the tools and expertise to excel in your role safely and confidently.
INDUCTION
Moving and Handling of People
Max Group of 12
£590 per group
6 hrs
Suitable for all health care staff
The aim of this induction training session is to provide knowledge of the current legal requirements around health & safety together with the safe principles and application of ergonomically safer moving & handling techniques to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and manual handling injuries, and to demonstrate the principles of correct body mechanics and handling techniques for inanimate loads and people.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Explain relevant legislation and the responsibilities of moving and handling of people.
- Explain the types of MSDs and preventative measures including the importance of risk assessments in the workplace.
- Have demonstrated the importance of risk assessment and discuss the principles of ergonomics.
- Be able to apply evidence-based principles to job specific handling tasks.
- Explain importance of using manual handling equipment such as hoists, slide sheets etc.
- Demonstrate techniques for load handling.
- Demonstrate safe people handling techniques.
- Demonstrate the use of a variety of equipment.
REFRESHER
Moving and Handling of People
Max Group of 12
£297 per group
3 hrs
Suitable for all health care staff
The aim of this refresher training session is to enhance knowledge of current Moving and Handling Guidelines and legislation, increase awareness and prevention of musculoskeletal problems and manual handling injuries, recognise the importance of risk assessments to minimise the risk of injury in the workplace, and help move and handle people safely, with dignity and respect.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Demonstrate relevant legislation that affects you.
- Explain the workings of the spine and body mechanics.
- Demonstrate body mechanics and safe principles.
- Be able to apply evidence-based principles to job specific handling tasks.
- Be able to apply evidence-based principles to job specific handling tasks.
- Be able to assess people’s manual handling requirements, and plan and implement safe transfer methods.
- Be able to demonstrate practical skills and safe use of manual handling equipment such as hoists, slide sheets etc.
TRAIN THE TRAINER
Moving and Handling: Train the Trainer course – Level 3
Max Group of 6
£590 per person
4 days
Suitable clinical staff who work in hospitals, the community, nursing and care homes with up to date ongoing practical experience. Delivered on site, at your facility. Minimum number of delegates may apply. All handouts provided.
This four day Moving and Handling Train the Trainer is designed to inform and train key personnel to become competent and effective manual handling trainers within their organisation. The course creates a clear understanding of the need to risk assess, use equipment and offers a range of moving and handling techniques for delegates to solve day to day and complex handling tasks.
On successful completion, delegates will be able to problem-solve various handling tasks and provide realistic solutions. Delegates will also be able to demonstrate to smaller groups the correct moving and handling principles, as well as demonstrate how to use generic equipment. Courses delivered on the client’s site.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Understanding the moving and handling risk assessment process
- Principles of handling, equipment use, legislation, guidelines, techniques and training ideas
- Techniques for moving and handling people and loads and teaching these techniques
- Problem solving moving and handling tasks using the E.L.I.T.E risk assessment and a variety of moving and handling equipment to find realistic solutions
REFRESHER
Moving and Handling: Train the Trainer – Level 3
Max Group of 6
£199 per person
2 days
Suitable clinical staff who work in hospitals, the community, nursing and care homes with up to date ongoing practical experience. Delivered on site, at your facility. Minimum number of delegates may apply. All handouts provided.
Training will include a revision of topics covered in the MHTTT, which will be legislation, guidelines, MH risk assessments , equipment use, techniques and training ideas.
Emphasis will be on the practical element of people handling techniques, including Moving and Handling of inanimate objects/loads, exploring new ways to deliver training, supporting solutions to everyday handling problems and promoting a range of further ideas.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Gain a revised knowledge of manual handling theory (causes, prevention, management)
- Reviewed responsibilities
- Consider and practise the principles of handling when moving and handling loads, equipment and people
- Include a range of handling equipment and considered handling approaches for problem solving scenarios
- Discuss concerns encountered in day to day working including complex handling scenarios
TRAINING SESSION
Adult Basic Life Support
Max Group of 12
£297 per group
3 Hours
Suitable for all industries, such as health and social care, education, construction and hospitality.
This adult basic life support training session is designed to provide knowledge and skills required to react quickly and appropriately in emergency situations, and deliver potentially life-saving help.
In line with the Resuscitation Council UK guidelines, it teaches you how to assess situations using the primary and secondary survey, carry out effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use of an automated defibrillator, use of the recovery position and assisting the choking casualty, increasing the safety and quality of care provided to those within your working environment.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Understand the safe steps to take for responding to a medical emergency in accordance with local protocols.
- Be able to carry out a primary and secondary survey.
- Be able to initiate CPR and maintain effective chest compressions.
- Be able to provide basic airway management.
- Be able to initiate and maintain effective lung ventilation.
- Understand and be able to apply the ABCDE approach.
- Understand how an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can be operated safely and appropriately.
- Be able to recognise and respond to the choking casualty, including cardiac arrest and the use of the recovery position.
- Understand how to apply the ‘Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Policy’ within clinical context.
- Understand individual role and responsibilities in responding to persons in emergency situations.
- Understand individual responsibilities in reporting and recording details of an emergency event accurately.
- Effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator.
- Supporting the choking casualty.
TRAINING SESSION
Fire Safety Awareness
Max Group of 12
£297 per group
3 Hours
Suitable for all industries, such as health and social care, education, construction and hospitality.
Fire Safety Awareness training is a legal requirement for all staff under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and current HSE regulations. This course provides the basis for developing a fire safety culture in the workplace through shared knowledge, attitudes and perceptions, about prevention and protection, helping individuals and organisations to understand their legal responsibilities, fire hazards, evacuations and firefighting equipment in an emergency.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Explain how to meet the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and current HSE regulations.
- Describe how fires start, spread and the importance of a fire safety culture.
- Describe the Fire evacuation plan and the procedure for calling the fire emergency services.
- Explain the importance of P.E.E.Ps
- Explain the types of fire extinguishers.
- Explain how to conduct an effective emergency evacuation procedure and the safe use of emergency fire evacuation equipment in the event of a fire.
TRAINING SESSION
Emergency first aid at work (EFAW)
Max Group of 12
£POA
1 Day
Suitable for all industries, Delivered on site, at your facility. Minimum number of delegates may apply. All handouts/handbooks provided.
Entry Requirements
Select individuals who can act quickly and effectively in a first aid emergency, as the role can be physically and emotionally demanding. Learners must demonstrate the skills covered in the Emergency First Aid at Work course to receive the qualification.
Learners will need to demonstrate their ability to use the skills covered on the Emergency First Aid at work course to receive the qualification.
How are learners assessed?
Learners are continuously evaluated through hands-on demonstrations and activities like roleplay, and a multiple-choice test paper, and practical assessment.
Learners will need to demonstrate their ability to use the skills covered on the Emergency First Aid at work course to receive the qualification.
How long is Emergency First aid at work certificate valid for?
The certificate is valid for three years upon course completion, this is an accredited course by Costec under the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) is a 1-day course that equips first aiders with essential skills to handle workplace emergencies and complies with Health and Safety Executive requirements.
The course covers essential first aid skills, enabling quick and confident responses to injuries and illnesses and identifying when professional medical help is needed.
If a workplace needs assessment shows the need for more training (e.g., for employees with medical conditions), the 3-day First Aid at Work course is recommended for broader skills in recognizing and treating various injuries and conditions.
What does Emergency first aid at work cover?
- Unresponsive and not breathing, including use of AED
- Unresponsive but breathing
- Seizures
- Choking
- Bleeding
- Shock and internal bleeding
- Minor injuries (cuts, grazes, bruises, burns, scalds, splinters).
- Casualty assessment and monitoring
- Electrical incidents
- Accident reporting
- COSHH
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Head injury
- Fractures.
TRAINING SESSION
First Aid at Work (Level 3)
Max Group of 12
£POA
1 Day
Suitable for all industries, Delivered on site, at your facility. Minimum number of delegates may apply. All handouts/handbooks provided.
Entry Requirements
First aiders should be able to act quickly and effectively in emergencies, as the role can be physically and emotionally demanding. Learners must demonstrate their skills to receive the First Aid at Work qualification.
How are learners assessed?
Learners are continuously evaluated through hands-on demonstrations, roleplay, and a multiple-choice test paper, and a practical assessment.
How long is Emergency First aid at work certificate valid for?
The certificate is valid for three years upon course completion, this is an accredited course by Costec under the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
First Aid at Work (FAW) is a 3-day course that equips first aiders with the skills to handle workplace emergencies, meeting Health and Safety Executive requirements. The training covers essential skills for responding to illnesses and injuries, and includes recognizing and treating a wider range of conditions.
What does Emergency first aid at work cover?
- The role of a first aider
- Assessing the situations in an emergency
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious / needs CPR / is choking
- Electrical incidents
- Accident reporting
- Minor injuries (cuts, grazes, bruises, burns, scalds, splinters)
- Eye injuries
- Fractures and Dislocations
- Chest injuries
- Head injuries and suspected spinal injuries
- Epilepsy and seizures
- Heart attack
- Angina
- Strokes
- Asthma attacks and hyperventilation
- Anaphylactic shock and treatment
- Diabetic emergencies
- Preventing cross infection