Upcoming Courses

Adult Safeguarding Champion Level 3 is aimed at those who have been designated as the ASC for Safeguarding Adults at Risk and Adults in need of Protection within their organisation. This course will look the Northern Ireland Adult Safeguarding Partnership,  the role of an ASC, how to support and inform staff on safeguarding issues, and how to ensure training of staff is up to date.

Free parking on-site.

Please arrive 10 minutes before commencement of class as late-comers will not be permitted to join.

Tea and Coffee and snacks will be provided.

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 (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 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 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 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.

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 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 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 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

 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. 

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.

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.

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 (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.

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 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.

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

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 (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.