Upcoming Courses

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling in one day.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Do not attend the course if presenting with symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19

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.

Mouth to Mouth will not be practiced. 

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

Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.

PHLEBOTOMY / VENEPUNCTURE TRAINING

 Candidates:   Candidates for this course are expected to be working in a health care setting.

Covid-19 Response

Please adhere to NI Government Regulations regarding Covid precautions. Masks are no longer mandatory. 

Upon completion of the Venepuncture 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 venepuncture practicals on patients in a work setting and get these signed off by a competent supervisor. 

Each candidate will have their own venepuncture arm and equipment to practice on.

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

• Demonstrate appropriate infection control principles when performing phlebotomy.
• Use both the butterfly system and the vacutainer system to collect a blood sample.
• List the potential complications during and after taking blood.
• Explain procedure in event of a sharp stick injury

Course Content

The course covers:

•  The session will begin with a theoretical component followed by demonstrations and then practise.
•  Participants will practise on simulation arms.
• Candidates will have the opportunity to use butterfly needles and vacutainer blood taking systems. 

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling in one day.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Do not attend the course if presenting with symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19

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.

Mouth to Mouth will not be practiced. 

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

Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling in one day.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Do not attend the course if presenting with symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19

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.

Mouth to Mouth will not be practiced. 

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

Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling in one day.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Do not attend the course if presenting with symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19

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.

Mouth to Mouth will not be practiced. 

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

Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling in one day.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Do not attend the course if presenting with symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19

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.

Mouth to Mouth will not be practiced. 

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

Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling in one day.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Do not attend the course if presenting with symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19

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.

Mouth to Mouth will not be practiced. 

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

Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.

Basic Life Support (BLS) course covering the up to date skills in CPR (both Adult and Paed), choking, dealing with an unconscious casualty, and practice and use of AEDs.

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.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Please adhere to NI Government Regulations regarding Covid precautions. Masks are no longer mandatory

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling in one day.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Do not attend the course if presenting with symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19

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.

Mouth to Mouth will not be practiced. 

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

Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling in one day.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Do not attend the course if presenting with symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19

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.

Mouth to Mouth will not be practiced. 

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

Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling in one day.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Do not attend the course if presenting with symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19

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.

Mouth to Mouth will not be practiced. 

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

Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling in one day.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Do not attend the course if presenting with symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19

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.

Mouth to Mouth will not be practiced. 

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

Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling in one day.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Do not attend the course if presenting with symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19

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.

Mouth to Mouth will not be practiced. 

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

Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling in one day.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Do not attend the course if presenting with symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19

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.

Mouth to Mouth will not be practiced. 

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

Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.

This course is aimed at health care workers who are required to record and report clinical observations and carry out blood glucose checking in their place of work.

By the end of this course candidates will be able to:-

• Complete an Early Warning Score Chart - NEWS 2
• State normal parameters for pulse, blood pressure, temperature, respirations and oxygen saturations
• Take a manual and automatic blood pressure
• Take and record temperature, respirations and radial pulse, and oxygen saturations
• Explain how to assess level of consciousness using AcVPU
• Take a blood glucose reading

PHLEBOTOMY / VENEPUNCTURE TRAINING

 Candidates:   Candidates for this course are expected to be working in a health care setting.

Covid-19 Response

Please adhere to NI Government Regulations regarding Covid precautions. Masks are no longer mandatory. 

Upon completion of the Venepuncture 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 venepuncture practicals on patients in a work setting and get these signed off by a competent supervisor. 

Each candidate will have their own venepuncture arm and equipment to practice on.

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

• Demonstrate appropriate infection control principles when performing phlebotomy.
• Use both the butterfly system and the vacutainer system to collect a blood sample.
• List the potential complications during and after taking blood.
• Explain procedure in event of a sharp stick injury

Course Content

The course covers:

•  The session will begin with a theoretical component followed by demonstrations and then practise.
•  Participants will practise on simulation arms.
• Candidates will have the opportunity to use butterfly needles and vacutainer blood taking systems. 

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling in one day.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Do not attend the course if presenting with symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19

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.

Mouth to Mouth will not be practiced. 

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

Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.

FULL DAY STUDY DAY

Basic Life Support and Moving and Handling in one day.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Do not attend the course if presenting with symptoms, or if anyone in your household has symptoms of Covid-19

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.

Mouth to Mouth will not be practiced. 

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

Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.

Basic Life Support (BLS) course covering the up to date skills in CPR (both Adult and Paed), choking, dealing with an unconscious casualty, and practice and use of AEDs.