Training news:
Health & Safety Executive (HSE) update re: First Aid Training
First Aid at Work (FAW) & Emergency First aid at Work (EFAW) certificates requalification.
FAW or EFAW certificates that expired after 16 March 2020 can remain valid until 31 October 2020 or 6 months from date of expiry, whichever is later. All requalification training for these certificates should be completed by 31 March 2021.
To qualify for an extension certain criteria must be met. See the full HSE article for the criteria here: Certificate Extensions.
Why not learn First Aid in Lockdown?
FREE to study Family First Aid online course - only pay a fee if you would like a PDF certificate. Includes burns treatment, CPR, choking, epilepsy, poisoning, etc. Do not have to study in one sitting, just log on and off to fit in around your day.
New Online Courses
ProTrainings have two new online courses - study when convenient, just log on and off as required, saving progress as you study - just click the links to learn more and to sign up:
Paediatric 12 hour courses
Ofsted have confirmed that certificates that expired after 16th March 2020, have been extended until the 25th November 2020 and are considered as valid until this date. This is to allow providers time to renew their training where required.
See Government advice here. Section 6.2
We have delivered our first two training sessions - it is good to be back!
First training delivery took place in a private EFAW class in the client's garden on 20th June 2020, followed by another EFAW class yesterday on the 25th June. It is good to be teaching again.
If you need to renew your EFAW or FAW we have classes available, limited to 2 students. Or if you prefer a private 1-1 class just email us to arrange a suitable time and date.
Class training is back!
From the 15th June we can now return to classroom training for all courses. This is important for those that are needed to be obtained to comply with both HSE and Ofsted criteria such as: EFAW, FAW and Paediatric First Aid.
The HSE have confirmed certificates that have expired after the 16th March 20, will be considered valid until the 30th September 20, to give time for students to undertake a course to remain compliant.
Due to Covid our public classes will now be limited to 2 students only, see all public courses here. Clearly there are more listed due to classes being smaller.
Click on one of the COVID tabs below to register for these FREE to study courses - at the end you can opt to buy a certificate for £10 if you require one.
COVID 19
Whilst our NHS is currently stretched it has never been more important to be as self reliant as we can. Part of that is knowing what to do to deal quickly with everyday medical situations, where prompt action could mean a trip to the GP or A&E is not then required.
Why not sign up for an online course instead - ours use video to teach rather than having pages and pages of reading. Video is like a private class just for you.
To view all our online courses click here. For many online courses you can also study online ie Appointed Person £24.95 + vat and then book a private half an hour session a practical 'hands on' session one-to-one.
Or book onto one of our Public Classes, these are currently restricted to a maximum of 2 students, this ensures social distancing can be maintained and that each student has exclusive use of a manikin - so no sharing!
Just contact us with any questions or for further information.
3 offers for December and January
First Offer: Do your staff need the 3 day First Aid at Work (FAW) training? £150 discount on our normal fee of £950. Pay £800 so just under £67 per person if training the maximum of 12 staff.
Second Offer: Save 16% on normal fees, book an Appointed Person First Aid course reduced to £250 when booked for delivery during December and January; at your premises a maximum of 12 people.
Third Offer: Expecting? Why not book a First Aid Parent Party Plan Party at your home? £120 for a maximum of 6 people. Learn how to deal with medical emergencies for babies and children such as for choking and when not breathing. Would you know what to do and how?
Online Courses from an Approved Centre
Whether it is in the classroom or online successful completion of a course is a great confidence boost.
Why use us as opposed to another company? We are a ProTrainings Approved Centre - see what this means in video below:
July and August offers
Appointed Person (AP) and Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) courses booked for delivery on a Sunday or Monday during July or August, fees reduced to £200 and £350 respectively, which is a discount of 30% for each course, when delivered at your premises.
Fully certificated for 3 years for successful attendees. Maximum class size 12.
April and May offers
First Offer: Valid from 1/4/19 - 31/5/19
Purchase two Appointed Person First Aid courses for delivery at your premises for a maximum of 12 people:
- within four weeks of each other for £250 each, or
- two sessions 'back to back' on same day for £200 each
Fully certificated for 3 years. Usual fee £300 per session for delivery at your premises.
Second Offer: Valid from 1/5/19 - 31/5/19
Purchase two Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) £75pp, or two Paediatric Part 2 £120pp, First Aid places for a Public Course and receive a third place for the same course; FREE when attending the same classroom date.
Email us or complete a contact form to book a place.
February 2019
The HSE now recommends that employers provide haemostatic dressings and tourniquets in their first aid kits, where it’s possible that trauma could occur.
An update to BS8599-1:2019 means that new BSi first aid kit rules are in force.
There are two new additions – a ‘critical injury pack’ for a severe life-threatening bleed or mass-casualty attack, and a new ‘personal first aid kit’, ideal for those lone-working and outside of the office. Minor other changes have been made to the small, medium and large workplace and catering kits.
January 2019
Private Lessons
No time to attend a class? Dates, or times, not convenient? Then why not book a private 'one to one' class ?
Fees reduced for 2019 - click here for details.
First Aid in Schools
Education Secretary Damian Hinds MP confirms pupils will be taught First Aid in schools as part of the curriculum from 2020. See GOV.UK information here.
Why wait until 2020 ? For free school First Aid course see here:
Defibrillators
HeartSine AED available from £999 + vat, email us for more information.
HeartSine AED available from £999 + vat, email us for more information.
If you have undertaken training with us you would have been taught using the training version of the HeartSine AED
February
Why use a ProTrainings Centre - click here to find out.
Corporate Course Fees - Reviewed and reduced for 2018 - click here to see current fees.
January 2018
Winter Discount now available for Online courses
DISCOUNT available for all Online courses - valid until 31st March 2018!
See the full range of online courses - if you need a course for personal reasons or for a hobby or if self employed then choose an online course click on the link and when at the checkout use the code UK-TKE to apply a 10% discount. If you are a larger business and need multiple courses please contact us to discuss your requirements, as we can also provide reporting features specific to your company, to allow you to add staff to courses easily and to run training reports
December 2017
Seasonal Discount now available for Online courses
DISCOUNT available for all Online courses - valid until 31st January 2018!
See the full range of online courses - if you need a course for personal reasons or for a hobby or if self employed then choose an online course click on the link and when at the checkout use the code TKE-Xmas for a 10% discount. If you are a larger business and need multiple courses please contact us to discuss your requirements, as we can also provide reporting features specific to your company, to allow you to add staff to courses easily and to run training reports.
August 2017
HeartSine AED available for £999 + vat, email us for more information.
If you have undertaken training with us you would have been taught using the training version of the HeartSine AED
July 2017
Adrenaline Auto-Injectors legislation was passed in Westminster to allow UK schools to be able to keep spare adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) for emergency use. The legislation comes into effect from 1 October 2017. For more information click here.
Blended Paediatric class 26th July 2017 at Matfield, public course:
May 2017
Paediatric course 15th & 16th May 2017 at the Angel Centre Tonbridge - public course.
April 2017
Appointed Person course 25th April 2017 delivered at Age UK, Tunbridge Wells.
Childminders, nurseries, etc Early Years update - effective from the 1st April 2017
See the new Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage here. For training specifically see page 22 of the report and point 3.25, which states:
At least one person who has a current paediatric first aid (PFA) certificate must be
on the premises and available at all times when children are present, and must
accompany children on outings.
April discount: Purchase an online course using discount code uk-tke and only pay £19.99 + vat, saving up to 20%
Public Appointed Person course 22nd March 2017
March Offer
Companies - one Appointed Person course to be delivered at your premises costs £300, book another to take place within 28 days for just £200; so two courses for just £500 That would train up a maximum of 24 staff for just under £21 each, fully certificated and with weekly video updates for ongoing CPD.
Coming up in February:
CRY - Cardiac Risk in the Young, have local screening sessions in Tonbridge on the 18th and 19th February 2017 with places still available. See their website www.c-r-y.org.uk for more information, or email cry@c-r-y.org.uk
January 2017
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
See our online courses and make it new year to learn a new skill.
DISCOUNT still available for all Online courses - as valid until 31st January 2017! Simply use the code TKE-Xmas at the check-out.
November:
Seasonal Discount now available for Online courses
DISCOUNT available for all Online courses - valid until 31st January 2017!
See the full range of online courses - if you need a course for personal reasons or for a hobby or if self employed then choose an online course click on the link and when at the checkout use the code TKE-Xmas for a 10% discount. If you are a larger business and need multiple courses please contact us to discuss your requirements, as we can also provide reporting features specific to your company.
Attended #GetSocialKent today - learnt so much re how to use social media more effectively, so hopefully everyone should see an improvement in the future!!
October:
Trainer CPD - Attendance at the ProTrainings Conference in Colchester on 7th for updates on
- Update on training and the HSE
- First Aid ERC changes to training
- Blended FAW and EFAW training
- Using blended FAW and EFAW training in your company and workplace
- Regulated qualifications and blended training
- Dechoker devices
- Why use tourniquets and haemostatic dressings
- Using tourniquets and haemostatic dressings
- Day rate work and text alert features
- HSE changes to FAW and EFAW with the inclusion of AED training
July:
Emma - congratulations!
Emma has also successfully completed three online courses : Customer Service Level 2, Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Level 2, and Food Hygiene Level 1 - well done.
Online courses purchased by Town & Country Housing Group with the training facilitated by Access All Areas in partnership with St Gregory’s School and Working Futures.
HSE news:
The HSE has approved the use of Blended Training for First Aid courses for Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and First Aid at Work (FAW) courses for the workplace. Our trade body ProTrainings EU has introduced all options for these courses and also for non HSE courses including, Driver CPC, Equestrian and Forestry versions of the courses.
Blended training means you can reduce the time training has to be completed in the classroom by completing part of your training online using our full feature video online training. Blended training is nothing new and it has been delivered for many years. We already have blended Basic Life Support, AED and our popular Paediatric First Aid courses. Our video based training is more engaging that PowerPoint based training courses.
Part One is completed online for a blended course and then part two of the course is where you complete the practical part of your course. Half day for an EFAW, two days for a First Aid at Work and one day for the First Aid at Work re-qualification. When you complete part two, you will receive your certificate in the post. See bulletin here.
June:
Jas - congratulations!
Jasmine was the first person studying at St Phillips to successfully complete all three of the online courses : Customer Service Level 2, Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Level 2, and Food Hygiene Level 1 - well done.
Online courses purchased by Town & Country Housing Group with the training facilitated by Access All Areas in partnership with St Gregory’s School and Working Futures.
