Medical Emergencies Training

CPD Verified

Timings can vary depending on the number of candidates and their competency.

+ Who Should Attend?

Healthcare setting staff (e.g. Dentists, GP’s and Nurses) and those who care for people with health needs (e.g. frontline staff inc. Clerical, School Nurses and First Aiders)

+ Course Content

Lecture, group work and scenarios incorporating the following emergencies:

Anaphylaxis
Asthma
Cardiac Emergencies
Seizures
Hypoglycaemia
Stroke
Fainting

Adult Basic Life Support (ABLS) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) Course

2 Hours

Includes an AED manual and certificate (valid for 1 year). Timings can vary depending on the number of candidates and their competency.

+ Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for anyone who wishes to have the knowledge to help save a life.

+ Course Content

Adult basic life support
Safe use of the AED
Lecture on amendments to make for children

Automated External Defibrillation (AED) Course

1.5 Hour

Certificate valid for 1 year.

+ Who Should Attend?

The course is suitable for anyone who wishes to gain the knowledge to help save a life

+ Course Content

Safe use of the AED

Adult Basic Life Support

1 Hour

How to recognise and manage a cardio-respiratory arrest. Includes a lecture on amendments to make for children.

Paediatric Basic Life Support

1.5 Hours

How to recognise and manage a cardio-respiratory arrest in children. Includes practical simulation using a baby and small child manikin.

Anaphylaxis & Adrenaline Auto Injector Pen Training

1 Hour

A course covering the recognition and management of Anaphylaxis for both adults and children, including adrenaline auto injector pen practice.

Blood Glucose Monitoring Training

Due to the implementation of the Tee2 Blood Glucometer in the community, ATCoRS will no longer be providing Blood Glucometer Training. Areas will be able to access ‘train the trainer’ training from the meter supplier, Spirit Healthcare. Spirit Healthcare will also my supporting sites with the quality control of the Tee2 meters.

A joint letter from the IW NHS Trust Diabetes Centre, Biochemistry Department and Clinical Commissioning Group will soon be sent to all Isle of Wight nursing and residential homes explaining the new process.

Course timings may vary according to candidate numbers/competencies