Precious People Training is a family run business with vast experience that we would love to share with you. We provide an extensive range of First Aid courses for public and workplace training. We are committed to providing you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to help you make the difference because sometimes things do go wrong and feeling helpless should never be an option.

We provide the training you need

In the work place

First Aid at work (various)
Emergency First Aid at work
Paediatric First Aid (2day)
Paediatric Emergency First Aid (1 day)

For the public

First Aid baby and child (4 hrs)
First Aid adult (4 hrs)
Basic life support with AED (3 hrs)
Anaphylaxis First Aid (1 hour)
Introduction to Emergency First Aid for babies and children (2 hrs)
Child and Adult First Aid and common illness (2 hrs)

Where and when you need us

You can attend a training course at one of our organised venues or for group bookings at a convenient location of your choice.

We know everyone is different so we also provide bespoke training packages on request. We can also provide any of our short work shops in the home.

As parents ourselves we understand how precious your time is so we have designed short courses to meet the needs of busy parents and carers in a child friendly environment or on request at the clients home.

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HSE First Aid at Work(Initial)

What are the aims of the First Aid At Work course?
To be able to demonstrate skills and knowledge in First Aid, in order to be safe, prompt and effective dealing with an incident in the workplace.
What skills or knowledge do I need to be able to attend?
No prior knowledge is needed but you should be capable of learning many new skills in a short space of time. There may also be a need to do a small amount of reading outside the course hours, on the first and second day of the course. This will depend on how confident you feel in the subjects covered during the day.

Who is this course suitable for?
It is a requirement for many employers to have staff qualified in this course. Also companies with staff that operate in a high-risk sector may require staff to be trained in this course. This course is also recommended for anyone with an interest in First Aid or having care responsibilities.

Course content

This course primarily covers essential life saving First Aid.

The course will include.

Day 1

• Defining First Aid
• The roll and responsibility of the First Aider
• Communicating with casualties
• Personal welfare
• Record keeping
• First Aid kits
• Action plan and Primary survey
• Recovery position
• Heart attack and Angina
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Day 2

• Recognising illness and injury
• Anaphylaxis
• Asthma attack
• Electric Shock
• Types of wound
• Internal and External bleeds
• Shock
• Burns & scalds
• Effects heat/cold

Day 3

• Foreign bodies
• Head and spinal injury
• Bone,Muscle and tendon injuries
• Poisoning
• Medical problems including diabetes / epilepsy / stroke
• Safe moving of casualty’s
• Occupational specific module

Course duration

Three days, usually 9.30am-4.30pm.

Assessment and certification

The course is continuously assessed by the trainer. Assessment will take place at the end of each module whereby the trainer must confirm that the delegates have understood each subject. This may be achieved by question & answers, practical assessment or through group work.

A certificate will be awarded on successful completion of the entire course.

Certificates are valid for three years.

Cost
£160pp including a First Aid manual

Please contact us for competitive reduced rates for group bookings.

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HSE First Aid At Work (Refresher)

Only first aiders who have a ‘First Aid at Work’ certificate that has not expired by more than 7 days can attend this 2 Day First Aid at Work refresher Course.

This course covers vital theory and practical techniques for all aspects of first aid at work.
To provide a revision of all of the key points covered in the original First Aid at Work course.

Who is this course suitable for?

The course is suitable for all First Aiders who have successfully completed the First Aid at Work (3 day) course whose certification has recently expired or is due to expire.

Course contents

A full revision of the First Aid at Work course including practical scenarios to recap key points.

Course length

Two days
, usually 9.30am-4.30pm

Assessment and certification

This course is continually assessed by the trainer and assessment will take place at the end of each module.

A certificate will be issued on successful completion of the entire course.

Certificates are valid for 3 years.

Cost

£110pp including a First Aid manual

Please contact us for competitive reduced rates for group bookings.

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First Aid Annual Skills update

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommend that all First Aiders have annual refresher training to maintain their skills and keep up to date with any changes between their initial training and requalifying three years later.

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is only for people with a valid First Aid at work or Emergency First Aid certificate, who wish to to refresh their First Aid skills through practical training.

Course content

The course will recap:

Unresponsive and breathing casualty, unresponsive and not breathing casualties, CPR and use of a defibrillator.

Choking

Bleeding and shock

Burns

Seizure

Course Length

3 hours

Assessment and certification

This course is not certified it is designed to keep you up to date with the current guidance and refresh your skills

Cost

£25pp

Please contact us for competitive reduced rates for group bookings.

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HSE Emergency First Aid at Work

This course teaches essential first aid skills to ensure prompt and effective initial aid is provided in the event of a workplace emergency.

Who is this course suitable for?
This course is suitable for employees in small work places and for people that work in an environment that presents fewer health and safety risks. It is especially suited for nominated First Aiders.

Course content
The course primarily covers basic life saving first aid. The course will include.
• Health and safety (first aid) regulations
• Managing an incident
• The priorities of first aid
• Care of an unconscious casualty
• Cardiac arrest recognition and causes
• Resuscitation (CPR)
• Shock
• Bleeding
• Choking
• Seizures
• Other common injuries and medical conditions

Course duration
One day

Assessment and certification
The trainer continually assesses this course.
A certificate will be awarded on successful completion of the entire course
Certificates are valid for three years

Cost

£60pp Including a First Aid manual

Please contact us for competitive reduced rates for group bookings.

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Paediatric First Aid 

This course meets the requirements set down by OFSTED and EYFS It covers vital theory and practical techniques for all aspects of paediatric first aid.

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is suitable for anybody who has responsibility for children and babies in a professional setting including nannies, child- minders, nursery workers and au pairs in  schools, nurseries or at home.

Course content

The course provides a sound knowledge of the theory and delivery of all first aid procedures that may be required when dealing with children and infants. It will enable students to recognise and treat some significant childhood illnesses and conditions.

• First Aid priorities
• Legal responsibilities
• Managing incidents
• Primary and secondary assessment
• Resuscitation procedures – infant (0-1), child (1-7 & 7-16)
• Principles of resuscitation
• Disorders of respiration/ hypoxia
• Poisoning
• Shock and control of bleeding
• Problems associated with exposure to heat and cold
• Burns and scalds
• Bone, joint and muscle injuries
• Bites and stings
• Foreign bodies
• Head injuries
• Childhood conditions

Course Duration

Two days

Assessment and certification

This course is continuously assessed
Certificates will be awarded on the successful completion of the entire course. Certificates are certified for professional use and are valid for 3 years

Cost
£110pp including First Aid manual

Please contact us for competitive reduced rates for group bookings.

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Paediatric emergency First Aid (1 day)

This one-day course focuses on emergency scenarios that may face those looking after babies and children.

In line with Ofsted Early Years and Childcare Register requirements, at least one person who has a current full paediatric First Aid certificate must be on the premises and available at all times when children are present, and must accompany children on outings. Childminders, and any assistant who might be in sole charge of the children for any period of time, must hold a current full paediatric first aid certificate.

Who should attend?

This course is for people working with and caring for babies and young children.

What you will learn?

The role and responsibility of the emergency paediatric first aider and have the ability to assess an emergency situation and prioritise your actions.

The course will look at;

Unresponsive but breathing normally and the recovery position
Unresponsive and not breathing normally and Cardiopulmonary
resuscitation(CPR)
Burns and scalds
Bone,joint and muscle injuries
Bites and stings
Foreign bodies
Head injuries
Seizures
Choking
Bleeding and shock

Course duration
One day.

Assessment and certification

This course is continuously assessed
Certificates will be awarded on the successful completion of the entire course. Certificates are certified for professional use and are valid for 3 years

Cost
£60pp including a First Aid manual

Please contact us for competitive reduced rates for group bookings

Book onto one of our scheduled courses

 

First Aid Baby and Child 

None of us want to consider a child being involved in an emergency situation , but learning First Aid will give you the confidence and skills to help should you ever need to.

Who is this course suitable for?

The course is designed with parents and carers in mind,  it is not for certified professional use.

No previous experience is required.

 Course content

Dealing with an child or baby emergency including; unresponsive breathing and non breathing, choking, fever and febrile seizure, seizures, head injury, burns, severe allergic reactions, poisons, bleeding, nosebleed, asthma attack, broken bones, sprains and strains.

Course duration
4 hours

Assesment and certification

This course is not assessed or certified. The trainer will ensure all delegates are confident with the skills taught.

Please contact us for competitive reduced rates for group bookings

Cost
£35pp

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Introduction to child and baby emergency first aid

 

Who is the course suitable for?

This course is suitable for anyone who would like to have a basic child and baby First Aid understanding. Whether you are a parent, parent to be, grand parent, auntie, uncle, brother, sister, babysitter or carer. This training really is perfect for everyone.

This workshop will teach you how to deal confidently with accidents, emergencies and illnesses involving babies and children.

The course looks at:

Treatment of an unconscious child and the fast effective use of the Recovery Position
Child and baby Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Bleeding and Shock
Choking recognition and treatment
Head injuries
Fever
Febrile Seizures
Drowning
Burns
Anaphylaxis
Meningitis

Workshop duration

2 hours

Certification and assessment

Our classes are small and friendly in a relaxed environment… no tests or emarassing role play. This training is not certified but if required we can email you a certificate of attendance.

£20pp Including a paediatric First Aid Manual.

Please contact us for competitive reduced rates for group bookings.

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Anaphylaxis First Aid

This course teaches how to respond to and avoid an anaphylaxis reaction. This severe reaction usually occurs after someone with an allergy is exposed to the substance they are allergic to. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency that is potentially life threatening, requiring immediate treatment.

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is for anyone who needs training in how and when to use an auto injector for the immediate treatment of anaphylaxis. Workplace first aiders who have to deal with those prone to anaphylaxis should also attend.

Course content

This course primarily covers the prevention, recognition and treatment of severe allergic reaction including the use of auto-injectors. It includes

• Allergic reaction recognition
• Communication and casualty care
• Care of an unconscious casualty including primary survey
• Auto-injector use
• CPR

Course duration

one hour

Assessment and certification

A certificate will be awarded on successful completion of the entire course
Certificates are valid for one year.

Cost
£12pp

This workshop can be combined with other training courses on request
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