From October 1st 2013, it is no longer a requirement for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to approve first aid training and qualifications. Businesses now have more flexibility to manage their provision of first aid in the workplace.
First aid providers are required to be prepared at any time to demonstrate how they maintain standards and satisfy HSE criteria. It is therefore down to the individual to identify and select competent training providers, and if required produce evidence to support this process.
Due to this change in legislation, we are now able to offer two types of courses:
Regulated Courses
First aid qualifications guided by qualification regulators, i.e. Office of Qualifications and Examinations (OFQUAL). Certified by our OFQUAL regulated awarding bodies, The Association of First Aiders (AFOA), and Qualsafe Awards.
Unregulated Courses
Courses independent of any regulated scheme, maintaining high standards and identical content, fulfilling all HSE requirements. Certificated by Paramedical First Aid Training Ltd.
Due to self certification on unregulated courses, we are able to offer these at reduced rates.
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Each year approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health condition and at least 1 in 6 employees experience common mental health problems in the workplace. Research has shown that work is the biggest cause of stress which can stop people performing at their best. Mental health conditions are often hidden due to stigma and fear of discrimination and research has shown that a culture of fear and silence around mental health is costly to employers. The HSE guidance " First aid needs assessments" refers to mental health in the workplace. This 6-hour qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help.
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As a practising GP or Dentist you must demonstrate appropriate continuing professional development (CPD), to keep up to date for each part of your scope of practice. We provide a wide range of high quality courses and events to support your continuing professional development. Choose either a 2 or 3 hour session which allows clinicians earn required CPD hours and to keep up to date with the latest evidence and new guidelines. All our sessions are delivered by serving NHS Paramedics, so sessions can cover topics of your choice, or our standard BLS session which covers Safe Use of the AED, and Anaphylaxis. Sessions can also be tailored for practice support staff. Please email or call us for more details and to discuss your needs. Depending on the size of your group and the space available will determine if we need one or two instructors. We are happy to tailor your course to your requirements. Certificates are issued by Paramedical First Aid Training and are valid for 1 year with appropriate CPD hours on the certificate.
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Paramedical know the importance for families to learn first aid together. This course provides you and your family with skills and knowledge for use in an emergency situation, or when accidents happen. Ideal for mums & dads, grandparents, the whole family! Group family bookings welcome as well as baby groups.
- A free keyring pocket face mask
- A free first aid book covering adults and paediatrics
- A certificate on successful completion of all courses
- Free reminder service so your certificate never goes out of date
- Free tea and coffee
- Notepads and pens provided for your course
Please Note: Not all free items are with the refresher and paediatric awareness course.