medical training school
Come and learn Essential Life Saving Skills!
AST Ambulance Service is proud of the on going training our staff undertake. Over the years we have worked tirelessly to ensure that our staff are trained to the same standards of NHS ambulance staff, but also have specialised in some areas - an ethos that has placed us at the forefront of speciality services such as Bariatric Patient transportation. After much investment in its new Training Environment, we are proud to offer that same training to other organisations as well as the public at large.
Ever been in a medical emergency and felt like you couldn't help but really would have liked too? Then this is your chance to come and learn the skills you need to make that difference!
Below you'll find a list of courses that we regularly run for small or large organisations and the public alike. If you'd like to know more please call now on 0845 000 9991 and ask for our Training Team or email: training@astambulance.com
All courses are available either at our Training School Facility or we can come to your own premises. Please contact us now for full details on prices and make sure to ask for our 'group discounts' if booking for more than one person.
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Emergency First Aid at Work (HSE approved course) ..... click for full details
This course is ideal for smaller workplaces that present few health and safety risks.
Who should attend? - Nominated emergency first aiders, or anyone wanting a comprehensive one day first aid.
What you will learn? - Basic life saving first aid and workplace health and safety regulations.
First aid at work (HSE approved course) ..... click for full details
This course covers the practical skills needed by a first aider in the modern workplace. The course will give you the confidence and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies.
Who should attend? - Nominated workplace first aiders, or anyone wanting a comprehensive introduction to first aid.
What you will learn? - The course will give you the knowledge and confidence to deal with a first aid emergency in the workplace.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (AED) ..... click for full details
This course teaches the essential skills required by an AED operator and gives students the confidence to know what to do in this kind of emergency. No previous first aid knowledge is necessary to attend an AED course.
Who should attend? - This course is suitable for anyone interested in furthering their emergency aid skills, or takes part in an organised first aid scheme. For health care workers, this course serves as a basic module.
What will you learn? - The course covers how to use an automated external defibrillator.
Paediatric first aid ..... click for full details
This paediatric first aid course meets the requirements of the Early Years foundation stage statutory framework.
The course focuses on emergency scenarios that are faced by professionals, including teachers, au pairs and playgroup leaders, looking after young children.
The course meets Ofsted requirements for registered child minders and the requirements for nannies under the Approved Carers Scheme. It can also be used as evidence for employees working towards an NVQ in Childcare and Education.
Who should attend? - This course is for people working with younger children - those up to eight years old – or working towards an NVQ in Childcare and Education.
What you will learn? - The course covers how to deal with accidents and emergencies involving young children.
Moving and handling courses ..... click for full details
Back problems account for a third all of worker absence in the UK. Training your staff to handle objects and people safely can reduce the risk of injury to your staff and your company's costs in the long run.
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations place a duty on every employer to reduce the potential injury from manual handling operations.
This course deals specifically with the handling of people and is relevant to healthcare workers/providers.
It follows a minimal handling/lifting policy, however, it includes guidance on handling aids, and importantly risk assessment.
Who should attend? - This course is designed for all carers who need to lift/handle people.
What will they learn? - How to move people safely, so that moving and handling risks are reduced to the lowest level.
