Course calendar

Full day - MH and BLS inc Anaphylaxis Monday 24th June 2024

BELFAST

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support (including anaphylaxis) and Moving and Handling in one day.

Masks are no longer mandatory, however you can choose to wear masks if you wish. These will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.

Hand sanitizer is available at reception and in the classroom.

Please come suitably attired for the practical aspect of the course.

 Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.

Moving and Handling (People)- Wednesday 26th June 2024

BELFAST

This course is suitable for all those working in the health and social sector in Northern Ireland who will be involved in the moving and handling of patients.

Masks are no longer mandatory, however you can choose to wear masks if you wish. These will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.

Hand sanitizer is available at reception and in the classroom.

Please come suitably attired for the practical aspect of the course.

 Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.

BAND 3 UPSKILL - 1 DAY COURSE Wednesday 26th June 2024

BELFAST

THIS ONE DAY COURSE IS IDEAL FOR BAND 2 HEALTHCARE WORKERS WISHING TO UPSKILL TO BAND 3.  During the course of the day candidates will learn essential clinical skills such as venepuncture,  clinical observations, NEWS 2, blood glucose testing, urinalysis, peak flow and inhaler technique. This highly practical course will equip you with the skills necessary to work at Band 3 level.

Cannulation Training - Thursday 27th June 2024

BELFAST

This half-day course builds on the Phlebotomy / Venepuncture course to equip candidates with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to undertake IV cannulation safely and effectively in a clinical setting.

Candidates must have completed a Phlebotomy / Venepuncture course with Safe2Care to be enrolled in this course. Candidates must also have completed their supervised practice in venepuncture before attending this I.V Cannulation course.

Upon completion of the course,  the candidate will receive a certificate of attendance and a competency assessment booklet.  The candidate will then need to complete a minimum of 10 supervised practicals on patients in a work setting and get these signed off by a competent supervisor. 

By the end of the course, candidates will be able to:

• Definition of I.V Cannulation
• Governance in Practice and Competency
• Legal, Ethical and Professional responsibilities
• Infection Prevention and Control RCN 2016
• Review Vascular anatomy and physiology
• Choosing the correct site and selecting areas to avoid 
• Safe sharps disposal and avoiding needle stick injuries 
• How to choose the correct cannula size
• Know how to deal with complications
• ANTT - Aseptic Non-Touch Technique
• Be able to correctly care for a cannulation site 
• Practical – manikin cannulation

Full day - MH and BLS inc Anaphylaxis Thursday 27th June 2024

BELFAST

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support (including anaphylaxis) and Moving and Handling in one day.

Masks are no longer mandatory, however you can choose to wear masks if you wish. These will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.

Hand sanitizer is available at reception and in the classroom.

Please come suitably attired for the practical aspect of the course.

 Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.

12 Lead ECG Training - Thursday 27th June 2024

BELFAST

Developing and enhancing knowledge and understanding of basic principles of ECG in clinical practice.

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Develop their knowledge of the anatomy and physiology within the context of ECG
• Anatomy and Physiology within context of ECG
• Using ECG in clinical practice, including 3 lead, 5 lead, and 12 lead placement
• ECG in cardiac assessment
• Basic Principles of ECG interpretation and decision making in care management