Included in the course
Venue, with the provision of liquid refreshments and
sweet snacks (i.e. biscuits)
Buffet lunch, depending on location
Course hand-outs
Certificate, valid for 3 years
Follow up first aid advisory service
This course focuses on key first aid skills and provides an opportunity to learn the first aid responses to the most common accidents and situations. The course includes practical situations and is underpinned by relevant theory.
Who should attend?
Those wanting a basic understanding of first aid or have some responsibility for first aid in the workplace.
Course outline:
Introduction to First Aid
Provides a brief summary of the first aiders responsibilities and how to conduct assessment and examination of a casualty.
Basic life Support
Participants will be taught how to open the airway, give effective rescue breaths and perform chest compressions. All students will be given the opportunity to practise their skills on a resuscitation manikin.
Unconscious casualty
Examination of an unconscious casualty and includes placing an unconscious person in the recovery position.
Choking
Participants will learn how to deal with mild and severe choking for adults.
Control of Bleeding
Participants will be taught how to recognise significant blood loss and how to manage a wound and bleeding.
Respond to the needs of casualties with major injuries
Will include life threatening illnesses i.e. Heart attack and diabetes.
Duration: Approximately 6 hours
Assessment and certification: This course is continually assessed. Students receive a certificate of attendance that is valid for 3 years.
Booking: To find out availability of courses please contact Pulse Cymru on 01639 645444
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Basic Life Support (Adult & Child) (2 hours)
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Included in the course
Venue, with the provision of liquid refreshments and
sweet snacks (i.e. biscuits)
Course hand-outs
Certificate, valid for 1 years
Follow up first aid advisory service
This course covers basic adult and child life support skills and provides an opportunity to learn or update these skills (new resuscitation guidelines were introduced in 2005).
Who should attend?
Those who are looking to learn or update basic life saving skills and those who need to be competency assessed (certificated) i.e. doctors, dentists & fitness consultants.
Course outline:
Basic Life Support (CPR)
Participants will be taught how to open the airway, give effective rescue breaths and perform chest compressions on adult and infant manikins. All learners will be given the opportunity to practise their skills. Air adjuncts i.e. airways and bag n mask can be introduced on request.
Duration:
2 hours. The course can be lengthened in accordance with the needs of students.
Assessment and certification: This course contains a practical documented assessment. Students receive a certificate that is valid for 1 year.
Booking:
To find out availability of courses please contact Pulse Cymru on 01639 645444
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Caring for Older People (1 day) |
Included in the course
Venue, with the provision of liquid refreshments and
sweet snacks (i.e. biscuits)
Buffet lunch, depending on location
Course hand-outs
Certificate, valid for 3 years
Follow up first aid advisory service
This course focuses on key first aid skills in relation to older people. It provides an opportunity to learn the first aid responses to the most common accidents and situations in which older people may be involved. The course includes practical situations and is underpinned by relevant theory.
Who should attend?
Those wanting a basic understanding of first aid in relation to older people and who have some responsibility for care of an older person.
Course outline:
Basic life Support
Participants will be taught how to open the airway, give effective rescue breaths and perform chest compressions for an adult casualty. All students will be given the opportunity to practice their skills on a resuscitation manikin.
Unconscious casualty
Examination of an unconscious casualty, including placing an unconscious casualty in the recovery position.
Choking
Participants will learn how to deal with mild and severe choking.
Control of Bleeding
Participants will be taught how to recognise significant blood loss and how to manage a wound and bleeding.
Falls
Discover the main reasons why older people fall in the home and how to manage a fallen person.
Respond to the needs of older casualties with major illnesses and injuries:
Burns and scalds
Fractures (i.e. neck of femur)
Hypothermia
Strokes
Cardiac illnesses
Duration:
Approximately 7 hours
Assessment and certification: This course is continually assessed. Students receive a certificate of attendance that is valid for 3 years.
Booking:
To find out availability of courses please contact Pulse Cymru on 01639 645444
Included in the course
Venue, with the provision of liquid refreshments and
sweet snacks (i.e. biscuits)
Buffet lunch, depending on location
Course hand-outs
Certificate, valid for 3 years
Follow up first aid advisory service
The course will provide participants with the opportunity to gain first aid knowledge and skills in order to recognise and manage common injuries sustained in their area of sport.
Who should attend?
Those acting as 'Manager', 'Coach', 'Trainer', or 'Therapist' for sports clubs and for Teachers responsible for school teams.
Course outline:
The course will be tailored to meet the specific common injuries of each sport.
Duration:
Approximately 6 hours
Assessment and certification:
This course is continually assessed. Students receive a certificate of attendance that is valid for 3 years.
Booking: To find out availability of courses please contact Pulse Cymru on 01639 645444
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Level 2 Certificate in Sports First Aid (2 days)
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Introduction
This Level 2 Certificate in Sports First Aid is a vocationally related qualification that provides candidates with an opportunity to study and be assessed in both practical and theoretical aspects of first aid in a sport and activity environment.
Funding
These vocationally related qualifications attract funding under Section 96 and/or Section 97 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000 and are eligible to be used to qualify candidates taking part in ESF and SME funded programmes.
Qualification Aims
To provide candidates with the skills, knowledge and understanding of first aid to
provide appropriate care and manage life threatening conditions, illness and injuries
sustained in a sport and activity environment.
To offer the opportunity for those appointed as first aiders to provide quality and
effective first aid care in a sport and activity environment. This is achieved through
an understanding of the general duties, responsibilities and treatment principles of
first aid
Qualification Objectives
On successful completion of the Level 2 Certificate in Sports First Aid, candidates must be able to:
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the duties, responsibilities, general
treatment principles and priorities of first aid provision to adults and children in a
sport and activity environment;
demonstrate an understanding of basic anatomy and physiology in relation to sports
first aid;
demonstrate Initial Patient Assessment and appropriate use of barriers and infection
control;
recognise and respond to life threatening conditions that require resuscitation;
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the pre-existing conditions of
common illnesses and injuries;
recognise and respond to the signs and symptoms of common illnesses;
recognise and respond to the signs and symptoms of common injuries; and
demonstrate knowledge, understanding and appropriate use of first aid equipment.
Assessment
Candidates will be assessed against the assessment criteria of the qualification via a combination of internal and external assessment components.
Internal Assessment - Practical assessment of skills combined with oral questioning
of underpinning knowledge and understanding covering the entire qualification.
External Assessment - A multiple choice question paper.
Target Audience
This qualification is suitable for all people working in a sport and activity environment including sports clubs and leisure centres.
Approvals
This qualification meets the requirements for the HSE Appointed Persons in the Workplace, has received support from Skills for Health and Skills Active who will offer it in addition to the technical certificates in their apprenticeship frameworks.
Progression
The SFA has been mapped against the relevant National Occupational Standards in Sport, Recreation and Allied Occupations and Health. Progression may be achieved via a range of qualifications, setting-specific awards and units of the NVQ's in Sport, Recreation and Allied Occupations and Health.
Duration: 2 days
Booking: To find out availability of courses please contact Pulse Cymru on 01639 645444
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Level 2 Certificate in Emergency First Aid for the Workplace (1 day)
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Introduction
The Level 2 Certificate in Emergency First Aid for the Workplace is a vocationally related qualification that provides candidates with an opportunity to study and be assessed for both the practical and knowledge aspects of emergency first aid in a workplace environment
Funding
These vocationally related qualifications attract funding under Section 96 and/or Section 97 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000 and are eligible to be used to qualify candidates taking part in ESF and SME funded programmes.
Qualification Aims:
To provide candidates with the skills, knowledge and understanding of emergency
first aid to provide appropriate care and manage life threatening conditions, illness
and injuries that may occur in a workplace environment.
To offer the opportunity for an individual who may become the Appointed Person or
Emergency First Aider to gain the skills and knowledge to provide quality and
effective first aid whenever the need may occur. This is achieved through an
understanding of the general duties, legal responsibilities and treatment principles
of first aid.
Assessment
Candidates will be internally assessed against the assessment criteria of the qualification using a marking guide that is externally set and moderated by FAQ. The internal assessment is conducted by the candidates facilitator/assessor using ongoing practical assessment combined with oral questioning of underpinning knowledge, understanding and application
Target Audience
This qualification will be utilised by people who want the right skills and knowledge to enable them to give the correct assistance while carrying out the role of Appointed Person or Emergency First Aider in a workplace environment.
Approvals
The content of this qualification meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 for appointed persons in the workplace and will qualify the candidate to take on the role of the Emergency First Aider. Candidates will still need to complete a full First Aid at Work course if they will be required to be a First Aid at Work provider.
Progression
Progression from the EFA could lead to either voluntary or paid employment in many areas.
Duration: 1 day
Booking: To find out availability of courses please contact Pulse Cymru on 01639 645444
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Practical First Aid (2 days) |
Included in the course
Venue, with the provision of liquid refreshments and
sweet snacks (i.e. biscuits)
Buffet lunch, depending on location
Course hand-outs
Certificate, valid for 3 years
Follow up first aid advisory service
This course covers key life-saving skills and allows you to practise skills and update your knowledge of a wide range of emergency situations. It also gives you the opportunity to learn more about common medical conditions and outlines the appropriate treatment for adults, children and babies.
Who should attend?
Those looking for a hands-on course that provides the opportunity to learn and practise skills which will enable you to respond to common first aid situations or have some responsibility for first aid in the workplace.
Course outline:
Introduction to First Aid
Provides a brief summary of the first aiders responsibilities and how to conduct assessment and examination of a casualty.
Basic life Support
Participants will be taught how to open the airway, give effective rescue breaths and perform chest compressions. The course covers the different techniques for adults, children and infants. All students will be given the opportunity to practice their skills on a resuscitation manikin.
Unconscious casualty
Examination of an unconscious casualty and includes placing an unconscious person in the recovery position.
Choking
Participants will learn how to deal with mild and severe choking for adults, child and infant.
Control of Bleeding
Participants will be taught how to recognise significant blood loss and how to manage a wound and bleeding.
Respond to the needs of casualties with major injuries and illnesses
Will include:
Heart attack
Stroke
Meningitis
Muscular / skeletal injury
Burns/scalds
Anaphylaxis
Meningitis
Respond to the needs of casualties with common illnesses and conditions
The programme covers awareness of appropriate treatment for the following illnesses and conditions:
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Angina
Asthma
Infantile convulsions
Topics can be adapted to suit the group.
Duration: Approximately 12 hours
Assessment and certification: This course is continually assessed. Students receive a certificate of attendance that is valid for 3 years.
Booking:
To find out availability of courses please contact Pulse Cymru on 01639 645444
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HSE First Aid at Work (3 days)
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Included in the course
Venue, with the provision of liquid refreshments and
sweet snacks (i.e. biscuits)
Buffet lunch, depending on location
First Aid Manual (retail price £9.00) and course hand-outs
Accredited HSE Certificate, valid for 3 years
Follow up first aid advisory service
First Aid Refresher re-call service
The HSE First Aid at Work course allows for a thorough analysis of emergency situations involving adults, children and babies. Participants are given ample opportunity to practise the wide range of skills taught. This programme also covers a significant amount of theory.
Who should attend?
Nominated workplace first aiders, or anyone wanting a comprehensive introduction to first aid.
The course will give you the knowledge and confidence to deal with a first aid emergency in the workplace.
Course content:
Accidents and illness
Using a first aid kit
Simple record keeping and litigation
Infection control
Treatment of an unconscious casualty
Heart attacks
Resuscitation
Shock
Choking
Bleeding
Burns and scalds
Poisoning
Fractures
Eye injury
Assessment and certification:
After completing final assessments, successful candidates will receive a HSE approved certificate valid for three years.
This course is legally compliant with the current health and safety (first aid) Regulations 1981. Upon successful completion of this four day course, first aiders receive certification to allow them to practice for three years after which a re-qualification course becomes necessary.
Booking: To find out availability of courses please contact Pulse Cymru on 01639 645444
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HSE First Aid at Work Requalification (2 days)
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Included in the course
Venue, with the provision of liquid refreshments and
sweet snacks (i.e. biscuits)
Buffet lunch, depending on location
Course hand-outs
Accredited HSE Certificate, valid for 3 years
Follow up first aid advisory service
First Aid Refresher re-call service
This course updates the first aid skills of those who need to renew their statutory First aid at work certificate and whose existing certificate is still valid.
The HSE will allow an extension of the certificate for 28 days beyond the expiry date, within which a requalification course should be completed).
First aiders whose certificates have expired must attend the full four day First aid at work course.
Who should attend?
This course is for people wishing to renew a valid First Aid at Work certificate. The course aims to update and refresh your knowledge of the First Aid at Work syllabus, while allowing time for revision and practise sessions in preparation for a final assessment.
Course outline:
The course includes an update of first aid knowledge and skills and a revision of workplace requirements. The content of the course follows the 4 day programme.
Duration: Approximately 15 hours.
Assessment and certification:
After completing a final assessment successful candidates receive a current HSE approved certificate valid for a further three years.
Booking:
To find out availability of courses please contact Pulse Cymru on 01639 645444
