Upcoming Courses
Full day - MH and BLS inc Anaphylaxis Thursday 30th March 2023
FULL DAY STUDY DAY
Basic Life Support 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.
Basic Life Support inc Anaphylaxis- Monday 3rd April 2023
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. Emergency treatment of Anaphylaxis will also be covered.
Masks are no longer mandatory, however you may wear a mask if you wish to do so.
Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided.
Fire Safety, Pressure Ulcer, IPC - Monday 3rd April 2023
ABOUT THIS COURSE: This intensive course allows candidates to complete the Trust requested face to face training for agency staff in Fire Safety, Pressure Ulcer Management and Infection Prevention and Control in one day.
CANDIDATES: This training is essential for all healthcare professionals who hope to work in a Trust setting.
FIRE SAFETY – 2.5 HOURS
COURSE AIMS: Fire safety training covers a range of topics including fire prevention, evacuation procedures, firefighting equipment, and first aid.
PRESSURE ULCER MANAGEMENT – 2 HOURS
COURSE AIM: To provide healthcare professionals with the necessary training to prevent and manage pressure ulcers effectively. This training covers a wide range of topics, including the causes and risks of pressure ulcers, identification, and assessment of pressure ulcers, wound care techniques and strategies for preventing pressure ulcers.
INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL- 2.5 HOURS
Course Aim: Upon completion of the course candidate will have an appreciation of the role they play in infection control and be able to implement good practise in the workplace, and know how individuals can contribute to infection prevention and control.
Moving and Handling (People)- Monday 3rd April 2023
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 - MH and BLS inc Anaphylaxis Tuesday 4th April 2023
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.
Full day - COLERAINE - MH and BLS inc Anaphylaxis Tuesday 4th April 2023
FULL DAY STUDY DAY
Basic Life Support 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.
Full day - MH and BLS inc Anaphylaxis Wednesday 5th April 2023
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.
Clinical Observations and Blood Glucose Checking- Wednesday 5th April 2023
This Clinical Observation course will cover NEWS 2, vital signs, urinalysis, peak flow, inhaler technique and blood glucose testing.
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, record temperature, respirations, radial pulse, and oxygen saturations
- Explain the difference between Scale 1 and Scale 2 on NEWS 2
- Explain how to assess level of consciousness using AcVPU
- Demonstrate how to take a Peak Flow reading
- Demonstrate how to instruct a patient on inhaler technique
- Carry out a urinalysis
- Take a blood glucose reading
Full day - MH and BLS inc Anaphylaxis Thursday 6th April 2023
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.
Phlebotomy / Venepuncture Training- Thursday 6th April 2023
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 - MH and BLS inc Anaphylaxis Friday 7th April 2023
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.
Phlebotomy / Venepuncture Training- Wednesday 12th April 2023
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 - MH and BLS inc Anaphylaxis Wednesday 12th April 2023
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 12th April
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
BAND 3 UPSKILL - 1 DAY COURSE 13th April 2023

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.
Full day - MH and BLS inc Anaphylaxis Thursday 13th April 2023
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.
Full day - MH and BLS inc Anaphylaxis Monday 17th April 2023
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.
BAND 3 UPSKILL - 1 DAY COURSE Monday 17th April 2023

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.
Full day - MH and BLS inc Anaphylaxis Tuesday 18th April 2023
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.
Full day - COLERAINE - MH and BLS inc Anaphylaxis Wednesday 19th April 2023
FULL DAY STUDY DAY
Basic Life Support 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.