Here at Direct Medics we pride ourselves on being able to offer our candidates free accredited training with our in-house trainer, Johnny Boyle. Below is all the information that you need to know about our in-house trainer and our Basic Life Support skills with Manual Handling and Falls Prevention training.
About our Trainer
Johnny Boyle has been our in-house trainer for the last two years, since we were first able to start providing candidates with free training courses. He has over 20 years of nursing experience, as well as many years of Healthcare training experience before arriving at Direct Medics!
About our BLS, Manual Handling & Falls Prevention Course
This training is mandatory for all Healthcare Assistants and Nurses in Northern Ireland and also in the Republic of Ireland. Below is the outline of what each section of this course entails;
Basic Life Support
> Knowing what action should be taken in the event of an emergency occurring at work
> Has been taught and practiced cardiopulmonary resuscitation methods
> Has been taught and practiced dealing with an unconscious casualty
> Has been taught and practiced with regard to correct AED use
> Knowing the correct actions to take with regard to control of wounds and bleeding
> Knowing the action to take on a range of other first aid situations
> Knowing how first aid stocks should be maintained and the contents of boxes
Manual Handling
> Manual handling (The Legal Aspects)
> The body and what can go wrong during manual handling
> Principles of safe moving & handling
> In-house policy and assessments
> Practical training and competency assessment of various manoeuvres used in the workplace
Prevention of Falls
> What is meant by falls in the work place
> The costs associated with falls in the work place
> The key legislation relating to falls in the work place
> Hazard analysis and risk assessment in relation to falls
> Methods of falls management and prevention
Course Details
Length: One full day
Start time: Registration is at 9:15am with the class commencing at 9:30am sharp
End Time: 4:30pm
Refreshments: Lunch and light refreshments will be provided
You can let us know about any dietary requirements by emailing [email protected] or by contacting your Recruitment Consultant once you are booked into a course.
Interested?
To view course dates available and register your interest in attending our BLS, Manual Handling and Falls Prevention training, follow this link and complete the waitlist form: https://tinyurl.com/DMTrainingBLS
*Please note that you will initially be added to the waitlist and your place on this course is not confirmed until you have received a booking confirmation email from us.