First Aid Training
NEXT COURSE - 30th OCTOBER, FIRST AID FOR PARENTS
Who is BlueSkies training for?
What courses do BlueSkies deliver?
How much do courses cost? How do I book?
Comments From Previous Course Attendees
"...definitely the best first aid course I have taken!"
"I thoroughly enjoyed the course and thought the content was perfect for my specific industry needs. Sam was a great tutor, very motivating and open to questions."
"I really enjoyed this course!"
"The course was perfect, no faf or random tangents, straight to the most important points. Will definitely use you again, thanks!"
"The course was very well put together and presented in an interactive and thought provoking way."
"Thank you for the excellent delivery of the course - really enjoyed learning the techniques practically."
"The course was very well presented and very informative."
"Really enjoyed the course! Found it really useful and definitely feel I have learnt a lot and come away a lot more confident of how to deal with an emergency."
Would You Know What To Do In An Emergency?
Providing prompt, effective First Aid treatment can mean the difference between life and death to an individual. BlueSkies' First Aid Training gives you the skills you need to cope with emergency situations prior to the arrival of the paramedics.
Who Can Attend BlueSkies First Aid Training?
Anyone can attend BlueSkies First Aid courses as we offer a wide range of courses including:
BlueSkies operate open courses and in-house courses.
- Open courses allow individuals/small groups to attend courses at different venues around the country.
- In-house courses can be arranged for your organisation - this is the most cost effective way to get larger numbers of people trained. N.B. Organisations must provide suitable venues for in-house courses.
Please contact us for more details on open or in-house courses and venue requirements.
Who Is The Training Recognised, Approved and Accredited By?
BlueSkies First Aid Training courses are certified through ABC First Aid Ltd and First Aid Awards Ltd.
All qualifications are nationally recognised and, where appropriate, accredited by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) or OFSTED.
With the exception of the First Aid at Work and First Aid Training for Parents courses, all qualifications are QCF Accredited Level 2 Awards.
What Courses Do BlueSkies Deliver?
BlueSkies offer a range of First Aid Courses:
Emergency First Aid at Work
This is a HSE accredited course for Emergency First Aiders. Successful attendees will have the skills and knowledge to provide prompt, safe and effective first aid. Delegates receive training in:
- The roles and responsibilities of a first aider
- Recommended contents of a first aid kit
- How to assess an incident
- How to manage a breathing but unresponsive casualty including recovery position
- How to manage a non-breathing and unresponsive casualty including CPR
- How to deal with casualties who are choking, in seizure, bleeding and/or in shock
- How to deal with minor injuries
Duration = 6 hours minimum - this course can be split into shorter sessions of at least 2 hours but must be completed within 4 weeks of the start date.
Maximum number of attendees = 12 (students must be at least 14 years of age)
Assessment = ongoing throughout course + multiple choice question paper
Certification = valid for 3 years but an annual refresher is strongly advised
First Aid at Work
This is a HSE accredited course for First Aiders at Work. Attendees will be provided with the skills and knowledge necessary to deliver prompt, safe and effective first aid and will be independently assessed at the end of the course. Delegates receive training in:
- The legal responsibilities and roles of a first aider
- Recommended contents of a first aid kit
- How to assess an incident
- How to manage a breathing but unresponsive casualty including recovery position
- How to manage a non-breathing and unresponsive casualty including CPR
- How to deal with casualties who have suffered fractures and/or spinal injuries
- How to deal with casualties who are choking, in seizure, bleeding and/or in shock
- How to deal with heart attacks, head injuries, poisoning, epilepsy, chest injuries, eye injuries, diabetes, asthma etc
- How to deal with minor injuries including sprains and strains
Duration = 3 days / 18 hours minimum - this course can be split into shorter sessions of at least 2 hours but must be completed within 10 weeks of the start date.
Maximum number of attendees = 12 (students must be at least 16 years of age)
Assessment = ongoing throughout the course + multiple choice question paper + independent practical assessment
Certification = valid for 3 years but an annual refresher is strongly advised
First Aid at Work Refresher
This is the HSE accredited refresher course for delegates who have previously completed the FAW qualification. This course will provide delegates with the opportunity to refresh their skills and knowledge whilst updating them on any changes to protocol that may have occurred over the last 3 years.
Maximum number of attendees = 12 (students must be at least 16 years of age and provide evidence of a valid FAW certificate that has not expired beyond 28 days of the original expiry date)
Assessment = ongoing throughout the course + multiple choice paper + independent practical assessment
Certification = valid for 3 years but an annual refresher is stringly advised
First Aid For Child Carers
This course is suitable for anyone who has responsibility for the welfare of children who are in their care e.g. teachers, child minders, nursery workers and creche assistants. The qualification is a nationally accredited Level 2 award and the 2-day course satisfies the guidelines and criteria as laid down by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and OFSTED. In order to obtain the qualification, delegates must attend both days and complete the 2 units of accreditation.
Delegates receive training in:
- The roles and responsibilities of a first aider
- Recommended contents of a first aid kit
- How to assess an incident
- How to manage a breathing but unresponsive casualty including recovery position
- How to manage a non-breathing and unresponsive casualty including CPR
- How to deal with casualties who are choking, in seizure, bleeding and/or in shock
- How to deal with other conditions including anaphylaxis, epilepsy, head injuries, fractures, meningitis, diabetes, foreign bodies, eye injuries, asthma and sickle cell anaemia
- How to deal with minor injuries
Duration = 2 days / 12 hours minimum
Maximum number of attendees = 12 (students must be at least 14 years of age)
Assessment = ongoing throughout the course + multiple choice question paper
Certification = valid for 3 years but an annual refresher is strongly advised
First Aid for Sport & Exercise
Delegates receive training in the topics listed under the EFAW qualification. In addition to this, training will be delivered on sport and exercise specific topics such as:
- Sudden Death Syndrome - major cardiac illness in sport & exercise
- Management of Injury & Illness within Specific Environments - case studies and open forum.
- Discussion of Other First Aid Practice - bleeding, fracture, soft-tissue injury, asthma, hypoglycaemia, heat & cold illness etc
Duration = 6 hours minimum - this course can be split into shorter sessions of at least 2 hours but must be completed within 4 weeks of the start date
Maximum number of attendees = 12 (students must be at least 14 years of age)
Assessment = ongoing throughout the course + multiple choice question paper
Certification = valid for 3 years but an annual refresher is strongly recommended
CPR & Automated External Defibrillation Training
Automated External Defibrillation (AED) equipment is now available to the general public, it is no longer the preserve of the emergency services. All organisations with an AED must ensure that adequate numbers of staff are trained in its use.
AED machines will greatly improve the chances of survival for casualties who have suffered a cardiac arrest, if they are used quickly and effectively and in conjunction with good CPR technique. Therefore, the ability to use these machines really is a life-saving skill.
BlueSkies CPR & AED training can take place as a stand-alone course or it can be included as part of our other training courses.
Delegates receive training which covers the following topics:
- Responsibilities & roles of the first aider
- Assessment of the situation
- Dealing with an unresponsive casualty including CPR
- The 'chain of survival' for cardiac arrests
- AED functions
- The physiology of cardiac arrests
- Shockable & non-shockable rhythms
- The use of AED equipment
- The sequence of CPR & AED
- AED safety
- Paediatric defibrillation
Duration = 6 hours
Maximum number of attendees = 12 (students must be at least 16 years of age)
Assessment = ongoing throughout the course + multiple choice paper
Certification = valid for 1 year
First Aid for Parents
This course has been designed specifically in conjunction with the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) for parents who wish to learn how to deal with emergency situations involving their own children. The aim is to give parents and other family members the essential first aid skills needed to deliver prompt, safe and effective action in an emergency.
Delegates learn how to:
- Deliver CPR and position children/babies in a safe recovery position
- Deal with a child/baby who is choking, drowning, having a seizure or has a high temperature
- Act if a child/baby suffers from a fracture, sprain, strain, burn, scald, cut or other wound
- Deal with head injuries, anaphylaxis and loss of consciousness
- Act if they suspect their child has meningitis and the signs/symptoms to be aware of
- Spot and deal with other minor injuries/illnesses
Duration = 3 hours
Maximum number of attendees = 16 adults
Assessment = not applicable
Certification = not applicable
Course Dates
Details of the next BlueSkies First Aid Training open courses will be posted here when confirmed.
First Aid For Parents
- Sunday 30th October
- Shrewsbury
- 1pm - 4pm
- £15 per individual, £20 per couple (£5 additional charge per extra adult)
- Please email for a booking form or more information
In the meantime, please contact us for more information or to enquire about course dates.
For all enquiries about in-house training, please contact us by clicking here.
How Much Does It Cost?
The cost of BlueSkies First Aid Training varies according to the course that you wish to attend and the venue.
For open courses, guide prices are:
- Emergency First Aid at Work - £75/person
- First Aid at Work - £200/person
- First Aid at Work Refresher - £125/person
- First Aid for Child Carers - £75/person
- First Aid for Sport & Exercise - £75/person
- CPR & Defibrillation - £75/person
- First Aid Training for Parents - £20/family (2 adults)
For in-house training, guide prices start from:
- Emergency First Aid at Work - £500
- First Aid at Work - £1250
- First Aid at Work Refresher - £1000
- First Aid for Child Carers - £750
- First Aid for Sport & Exercise - £500
- CPR & Defibrillation Training - £500
- First Aid Training for Parents - £125
N.B. Prices are guides only - exact cost will depend on location and course arrangements. Prices are subject to VAT @ 20%.
How Do I Book?
Please email BlueSkies by clicking here and we will send you a booking form to complete.
Payment can be made by cheque, BACS or via PayPal.
Once we have received your payment and completed booking form, we will confirm your place on the course.
If you are interested in making a booking for an in-house course, please contact us by clicking here and tell us your requirements and we will contact you to discuss these.