Certified First Aid Courses in Hampshire
Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3
The Emergency First Aid at Work course is a one day course which will enable you to act as an 'Appointed Person' in relation to First Aid in the workplace.
The course covers:
- Responsibilities
- Actions in an emergency
- Primary survey
- Secondary assessment
- The respiratory system
- Resuscitation (CPR)
- Disorders of respiration
- Disorders of the circulation
- Wounds and bleeding
- Epilepsy
- Minor burns and scalds
- Foreign objects
Students will receive a course manual included in the price.
This is a one day course.
Successful students will receive a level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work certificate from an Ofqual recognised awarding body. This is valid for 3 years.
Prices From £80
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First Aid at work Level 3
This is a more in depth course than the Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate. It qualifies the successful student to be a 'First Aider'. This for individuals or companies who have identified they require a slightly greater level of knowledge from their risk assessments.
It is a 3 day course with a minimum of 18 hours classroom training. It can be carried out in shorter sessions over a maximum 10 week period if this is more suitable for the needs of your company.
It covers the same subjects as the Emergency First Aid certificate:
- Legislation
- Regulation
- Actions in an emergency
- Primary survey
- Secondary Assessment
- The respiratory system
- Resuscitation (CPR)
- Disorders of respiration
- Disorders of the circulation
- Wounds and Bleeding
- Epilepsy
- Minor burns and scalds
- Foreign objects
This course also covers:
- Bones, joints and muscle injuries
- Head and Spinal injuries
- Chest and abdominal injuries
- Specialised burn injuries (eg chemical burns)
- Eye injuries
- Poisoning
- Anaphylaxis
- Major illnesses
Students will receive a course manual included in the price.
Successful students will receive a Level 3 First Aid at Work certificate from an Ofqual recognised awarding body. This is valid for 3 years.
Prices range between £190 and £240
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First Aid at Work Re-qualification (2 Day) Level 3
This covers the same syllabus as the First Aid at Work course and is for people who already hold an existing First Aid at Work certificate but need to renew it for a further 3 years.
Participants will be required to provide proof of their existing certificate at the start of the course.
Students will receive a course manual included in the price.
Successful students will receive a full First Aid at Work certificate valid for 3 years.
Prices From £150
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First Aid at Work Annual Refresher Level 3
This is a 3 hour course for people who hold a current First Aid at Work certificate and wish to refresh their skills in between undertaking the full 3 yearly re-qualification course.
It is not a legal requirement to participate in these refreshers but we recommend you attend to maintain your skills and confidence in this subject.
The course will cover:
- Responsibilities
- Primary Survey
- Secondary Assessment
- Resuscitation (CPR)
- Wounds and bleeding
Students will receive a course manual included in the price
Price £55
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Emergency Paediatric First Aid Level 3
This 1 day course is designed for people who work with children such as teachers, or have play areas on their premise. It is NOT an Ofsted approved certificate though so if your business requires this please see our Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course.
This course content is essentially the same as the first half of the full course.
This covers:
- The role of the Paediatric First Aider
- Primary Survey
- Secondary Assessment
- Resuscitation (CPR) and Epilepsy
- Airway obstruction
- Wounds, Bleeding and Shock
- Bites and Stings
Students will receive a course manual included in the price
Successful students will receive an Emergency Paediatric First Aid certificate that is valid for 3 years. To re-qualify students will have to retake this course
Prices range from £60 to £75
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Paediatric First Aid Level 3
This is a 2 day course which is ideal for teachers, nursery staff, childminders etc. It is an Ofsted and Early years Foundation Stage (EYFS) recognised course and can be used as evidence towards the NVQ in Childcare and Education.
It covers the same subjects as the Emergency Paediatric course:
- Role of the Paediatric First Aider
- Primary Survey
- Secondary assessment
- Resuscitation (CPR) and Epilepsy
- Airway Obstruction (Choking)
- Wounds, Bleeding and Shock
- Bite and stings
The course also covers:
- Bone, joint and muscle injuries
- Head and spinal injuries
- Foreign body and eye injuries
- Chronic medical conditions and illness
- Effects of heat and cold
- Electric shock incidents
- Burns and Scalds
- Poisoning
- Anaphylaxis
Students will receive a course manual included in the price
Successful students will receive a Paediatric First Aid certificate valid for 3 years on completion of the course. To re-qualify students will need to retake this course after 3 years.
Prices range from £99 to £119
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CPR and Defibrillation (AED) Level 2
This 6 hour course will teach how to safely use a defibrillator. For companies who have Defibrillator (AED) units on their premises it is an essential course to ensure their staff are confident and competent to use them if the need arises. The course would also suit anyone who wishes to enhance their current First Aid or Paediatric First Aid Training.
The course covers:
- Introduction to Defibrillation
- Responsibilities
- Action in an emergency
- Primary Survey
- Secondary Assessment
- Respiratory System
- Resuscitation (CPR)
- Choking
- AED Functions
- Defibrillation with an AED
- Paediatric Defibrillation
- Safety measures
- Recovery position for child and infant
Students will receive a manual included in the price
Successful students will receive a Level 2 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillation certificate valid for 3 years
Prices from £60
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Immediate management of anaphylaxis Level 3
Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially life threatening allergic reaction. Also known as Anaphylactic shock.
HSE regulations state that employers who have staff that are at risk of this and carry an auto-injector (epipen) must carry out a risk assessment.
It is a 6 hour course that covers:
- What is anaphylaxis and the legal position on the use of adrenaline
- Triggers
- Life threatening conditions
- Early recognition
- Treat for anaphylaxis
- Key features of Auto Injectors
- Initial assessment of patient
- CPR
- Recognition of anaphylaxis and using an auto injector
- Disposal of sharps
Successful students will receive a Level 3 Immediate management of anaphylaxis certificate valid for 3 years on completion of course.
Prices from £60
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Administration of Oxygen Therapy Level 3
This course offers additional knowledge to First Aiders who have access to Oxygen therapy equipment in their place of work. People wishing to enhance their current level of First Aid training would also benefit from this course.
The course covers:
- Benefits of Oxygen therapy
- Indications for its use
- Contraindications (when not to use it)
- Dangers of using compressed gas
- Use, storage and handling
- Checks
- When Oxygen is required
- Practical Training
This is a 6 hour course.
Successful students will receive a Level 3 Administration of Oxygen Therapy certificate on completion of the course. This is valid for 3 years.
Prices range from £60
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Outdoor First Aid Level 3 (2 Day)
The Outdoor First Aid syllabus is the perfect course for people involved in Outdoor Activities and working in an environment where individuals are likely to find themselves at risk.
The course includes:-
- First Aid Equipment
- Assessment of the situation
- Prioritising treatment
- Environmental factors
- Moving a casualty
- Shock (including Anaphylaxis)
- Fractures and spinal injuries
- Control of bleeding
- Head injuries
- Poisoning
- Sprains and strains
- Hypothermia
- Frostbite
- Heat exhaustion
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First Aid Awareness Courses
Mini First Aid First aid for parents
Children bring much happiness to our lives, but as parents, we are aware of the fear that seeing our children hurt or unwell can cause us.
We are pleased to have links with Mini First Aid Southampton. They offer great courses for parents or grandparents who would like the confidence to deal with any first aid issues they may come across with their children.
Visit their website at Mini First Aid Southampton or email vanessa@minifirstaid.co.uk
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Custom Courses
We have the skills, knowledge and equipment to provide a tailor made course to suit your requirements.
These courses would be ideal to help teach school children, sports teams, youth groups, Cubs, Scouts, Brownies etc. We can design the course to help pass achievement badges in the latter.
If you have a group of people who would like to learn and would benefit from having the confidence that first aid skills can bring please contact us and we will be glad to help you.
This is not a certified course.
Please contact us for a quote on your tailor made course
Defibrillation (AED) awareness
Defibrillators save lives. Following a cardiac arrest, the patient's chances of survival are greatly increased by utilising a defibrillator as soon as possible.
Automated External Defibrillators (AED) are becoming common in more public places, this course introduces you to what a defibrillator is, how it works and how to use it.
This isn't a certified course but will give you the confidence to know what to do if the worst happens.
This course has a minimum booking of 4 people and a maximum of 12. It is ideal for groups who use facilities such as village halls where public defibrillators are in place.
Prices from £15 per person
