TTT Moving & Positioning of People

Why is it important to have the training to handle and move people?

The training is important because if not followed properly and the moving and handling of people isn’t done safely, it can cause serious injury to service users as well as staff.

Who is this training for?

Candidates in this course should work within the healthcare sector that directly interact with patients with mobility issues. As part of the train the trainer element, it would be beneficial for managers or supervisors to then teach their own team in the future.

TTT Basic First Aid

What is Basic First Aid?

Basic First Aid enables candidates to gain competency in both the delivery of Basic Life Support and the use of Automated External Defibrillator devices when someone is in cardiac arrest.

Who should attend this course?

Basic Life Support Awareness is available to anyone interested in supporting someone when faced with cardiac arrest. It is strongly encouraged where this increased likelihood that cardiac arrest could occur.

Why is this course only available as in-house training?

Learning to perform basic life support and to use an automated external defibrillator is an interactive process that requires both knowledge and skills. It is therefore vital that instructors guide the candidates through the correct use of AED devices as it may cause more harm if administered incorrectly.

TTT Dementia

What is Dementia?

Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. It typically includes memory loss.

What is the main cause of dementia?

Certain risk factors are known to be associated with dementia. However, age is the biggest predictor. Other risk factors include smoking and alcohol use. High levels of “bad” cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein). Above-average blood levels of homocysteine. Diabetes.

What are the early signs of dementia?

Early signs of dementia can include – Changes in short-term memory; Mood changes; Trouble finding the right words; Apathy; Confusion; Being repetitive; Finding it hard to follow a storyline; Trouble completing everyday tasks; Poor sense of direction; Difficulty adapting to changes.

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

What is emergency first aid?

Emergency first aid is the first response to a life-threatening (or limb-threatening) medical emergency. The emergency can be an illness or an injury. Emergency first aid training is often referred to as first responder training.

Who is this course for?

Emergency first aid at work was designed to teach candidates how to deal with emergencies in the workplace. At least one person per 10 employees should have emergency first aid training. The course covers techniques such as: CPR, how to clear airway obstructions, responding to anaphylactic shock, and how to control severe bleeding.

What do I gain from this qualification?

Upon successful completion, first aiders receive certification to allow them to practice and become a qualified first aider for three years.

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Is there a difference between a first aider and an emergency first aider?

An emergency first aider’s role is to maintain life and prevent a situation from worsening while waiting for the emergency services to arrive. This first aid at work course is typically seen as an entry-level course.

What treatments will I be able to do if I take this course?

The course looks at assessing injuries or accidents and effectively addressing issues such as shock, bleeding, fractures, burns and scalds. It also looks at how to use first aid kits and associated dressings.

Does this course cover emergencies?

This course introduces basic life support skills. It is ideal for any employee and explains current regulations as well as how to manage incidents calmly and safely.