Employers have a legal obligation under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, and Approved Code of Practice (ACOPL74) to make adequate and appropriate First Aid provisions for their workforce. It is recommended that someone is able to undertake First Aid duties at all times whilst people are at work.
BCA can provide all the training needed to ensure that your company complies to all laws, regulations and legislations for adequate First Aid cover in the workplace.
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Paediatric First Aid
Emergency First Aid
First Aid at Work
First Aid for Parents
Activity First Aid
Health and Safety
Paediatric First Aid
The Paediatric First Aid course is designed to train individuals to provide immediate first aid care for infants and children, and is therefore suitable for Professional Child Carers and parents. This course also includes adult essential skills in basic life support as they differ from the skills of the infant and child.
This course meets the first aid requirements of Ofsted for the Early Years Foundation Stage standards, the National Childminding Association, the Pre-School Learning Alliance, and the Department for Children, Schools and Families Surestart guidelines for Paediatric First Aid. It also meets the recommendations of the HSE Health and Safety at Work (1981) Regulations for Appointed Persons in the Workplace.
| Date |
Wednesday and Thursday 09/05/12 - 10/05/12 |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Time | 0930 – 1630 |
| Code | FAID/M/PX01 |
| Total Fee | £95 |
Emergency First Aid
The Emergency First Aid course is designed to train individuals and company staff that require appointed person training in basic first aid skills.
This course meets the recommendations of the HSE Health and Safety at Work (1981) Regulations for Appointed Persons in the Workplace. It also meets the first aid requirements of the Department for Children, Schools and Families for First Aid in Schools.
| Date | Monday 05/03/12 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Time | 0930–1630 |
| Code | FAID/M/PX02 |
| Date | Thursday 17/05/12 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Time | 0930–1630 |
| Code | FAID/M/PX02 |
| Total Fee | £95 |
First Aid at Work
The First Aid at Work course is designed to train individuals and company staff that require HSE approved first aid at work training to meet the requirements of the First Aid at Work (1981) Regulations. This course will provide all the required first aid skills necessary to manage a patient that is not breathing normally, is unconscious, bleeding or is ill or injured prior to the arrival of the emergency services. It also covers other topics such as COSHH, RIDDOR and other first aid health and safety at work information.
The initial course is delivered over a minimum of 3 days (24 contact hours). The 2 day refresher course covers the complete syllabus and updates any changes to procedures or protocols.
The First Aid at Work course is designed to meet the requirements of the HSE Health and Safety at Work (1981) Regulations for First Aid in the Workplace. It also meets the first aid requirements of the Department for Children, Schools and Families for First Aid in Schools.
| First Aid at Work | |
| Date | Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 20/02/12 - 22/02/12 |
| Duration | 3 days |
| Time | 0930–1630 |
| Code | FAID/M/PX03 |
| Date | Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 16/04/12 - 18/04/12 |
| Duration | 3 days |
| Time | 0930–1630 |
| Code | FAID/M/PX03 |
| Date | Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 02/05/12 - 04/05/12 |
| Duration | 3 days |
| Time | 0930–1630 |
| Code | FAID/M/PX03 |
| Total Fee | £260 |
| First Aid at Work Refresher Course | |
| Date | Tuesday and Wednesday 20/03/12 - 21/03/12 |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Time | 0930–1630 |
| Code | FAID/M/PX04 |
| Total Fee | £185 |
| First Aid at Work Top Up | |
| Date | Tuesday 03/04/12 |
| Duration | 1 morning |
| Time | 0930-1230 |
| Code | FAID/M/PX06 |
| Total Fee | £50 |
First Aid for Parents
This course has been designed for parents with small children who wish to learn the basics so they can be prepared should anything happen.
It is a 3 hour course which covers emergency procedures to childhood illnesses.
Some of the subjects covered include:
| Assessment of the situation | Foreign bodies |
| Dealing with an unresponsive casualty | Anaphylaxia |
| Infantile convulsions | Epilepsy |
| Control of bleeding and shock | Fainting |
| Bites and stings | Choking |
| Eye injuries | Fractures |
| Sickle cell anaemia | Meningitis |
| Resuscitation | Burns |
| Head injuries | Croup |
| Diabetes | Asthma |
All our First Aid courses refreshments and Free Parking.
| Date | Monday 12/03/12 |
| Duration | 1 evening |
| Time | 1800-2100 |
| Code | FAID/M/PX05 |
| Date | Saturday 12/05/12 |
| Duration | 1 morning |
| Time | 0930-1230 |
| Code | FAID/M/PX05 |
| Date | Wednesday 23/05/12 |
| Duration | 1 evening |
| Time | 1800-2100 |
| Code | FAID/M/PX05 |
| Total Fee | £25 |
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Activity First Aid
If you are already first aid at work qualified and you wish to refresh or update your skills this is the course for you.
| Date |
Wednesday and Thursday 14/03/12 - 15/03/12 |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Time | 0930 – 1630 |
| Code | FAID/M/PX07 |
| Total Fee | £100 |
For further dates and information on First Aid Training for your organisation please call 0800 0711 666 or email enquiries@bca.ac.uk
Health and Safety in Your Workplace (Health & Safety At Work Etc. Act 1974)
A one day course suitable for Managers, Supervisors and other employees with Health and Safety responsibilities. 'Common Sense, Common Safety'. Understand the relevance and responsibilities in the majority of working environments and how cost savings may be achieved. This course includes an assessment element.
| Date |
Wednesday 14/03/12 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Time | 0930 – 1630 |
| Code | SAFE/M/PX01 |
| Total Fee | £57 |
Portable Electrical Appliance (PAT) Testing (Electricity At Work Regulations 1989)
A half day course suitable for Managers, Supervisors and other employees with Health and Safety responsibilities. 'Common Sense. Common Safety'. Understand what Health and Safety legislation requires and how cost savings may be achieved. This course includes practical training and assessment in using appropriate test equipment.
| Date |
Wednesday 21/03/12 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Time | 0930 – 1300 |
| Code | SAFE/M/PX02 |
| Total Fee | £33.25 |
