What’s New!

October 2009 saw some changes to First Aid at Work. The Appointed Person course has been replaced by “Emergency First Aid at Work”. Also the 4 day FAW course has been changed to a 3 day course “First Aid at Work” with a yearly refresher. These changes may impact on your workplace.

Please do call us to discuss any first aid training enquiries you may have.

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RP Training offers training in all aspects of first aid and resuscitation.
We can offer (in house) training at your premises and often at no extra cost to you. We also offer training on an individual basis where candidates can join one of our pre-arranged courses that run throughout the year.

The benefits to you are a happier workforce who are more comfortable in their own environment and giving you the control over when and where you want the training.

All training is undertaken in a professional manner but made enjoyable and delivered in a non-intimidating way.

We believe that a happy candidate will learn far more if they feel happy and comfortable and not put on the spot if questioned during a training session, although we do fully encourage candidates to take part and ask questions. We will always strive to get the very best from all who attend our courses and use the very latest up to date materials and guidelines.

FIRST AID

Within the UK it is the legal responsibility of companies and organisations to provide an adequate level of first aid cover for their employees and volunteers.

Employers also have an obligation under the Heath and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and Approved Code of Practice (ACOP L74) to make adequate and appropriate first aid provision for their workforce.

By providing first aid cover it could save a life and more routinely it prevents minor injuries or incidents developing into larger ones also reducing the cost of injuries to a company or an organisation.

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A First Aider is someone who has attended a Health and Safety Executive approved First Aid at Work training course. The course is delivered over a period of 3 days and is valid for a period of 1 year (this was changed nationally in October 2009).

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There are two levels of training which are considered appropriate for staff that and can be called upon to deal with an illness, injury or accident - to provide first aid treatment.

These two types of course qualifications are known as First Aiders (More comprehensive 3 Day Course) and Emergency First Aiders (1 Day Emergency First Aid at Work Course).

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An Emergency Trained Person is someone who has responsibility for dealing with first aid issues in smaller companies and organisations or who assists First Aiders in larger concerns. An Emergency First Aid At Work course (formally known as The Appointed Person course), is delivered over a full day and is also valid for a period of 1 year.

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First Aid at Work Courses explained...

For those wanting to gain a qualification recognised by the Health and Safety Executive as being suitable for a first aider in the work place.

(First Aid at Work) a standard 3 day course that meets the guidelines of the HSE for a first aider at work. This can be over 3 consecutive days or days that suit your work requirements.

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First Aid at Work (Refresher course) 1 day refresher course that meets the guidelines of the HSE for a first aider at work, must be completed yearly and every 3rd year a two day refresher is required.

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OUR PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID COURSE EXPLAINED

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Paediatric First Aid (Child Carers Certificate)

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First Aid in Early Years is a complete 12 hour first aid training programme for anyone working with children and infants and equips anyone working in the early year’s sector with the skills they need to respond efficiently to an ill or injured child or infant prior to the arrival of the emergency services.

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This course is recognised as being suitable for those working within the early years setting by OFSTED.

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The Course Candidates

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The First Aid in Early Years course is designed for anyone who has responsibility to respond to a first aid emergency within an early years setting. This includes childminders, play groups, pre-schools, nursery schools, play schemes, breakfast and after-school clubs. Or of course, if you simply want to know more about child health and first aid provision.

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This Course is delivered over either two full days or an equivalent. We can offer either weekend courses or weekdays to suit your requirements. You choose what suits you best! As with all of our first aid courses, delivery is through the use of an instructor-led training programme and hands-on practice. Ours courses are non-intimidating and are made fun to learn in an easy going environment. The way in which the Course is delivered is varied dependant on the nature of the group and their existing knowledge of first aid and all participants receive a course manual and any relevant course handouts.

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Why not call us to discuss your training needs in detail and to find out if you qualify for a discount?

Rob Payne RP Training Services 01733 266286