First Aid – ±«Óãtv Training Just another WordPress site Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:30:19 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.1 Catastrophic Bleed Training /courses/catastrophic-bleed-training/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:47:36 +0000 https://www.alstraining.org.uk/?post_type=course&p=4856 Catastrophic Bleed Training is a comprehensive one-day course designed to equip learners with the critical skills needed to recognise and manage catastrophic bleeding incidents

Topics Covered

  • Initial scene assessment
  • Bleeding control techniques
  • Phycological impact of severe blood loss
  • Stages of shock
  • Lethal triad of trauma
  • Tourniquets, hemostatic dressings and wound packing

 

This course is suitable for qualified first aiders who already hold a valid Level 3 First Aid at Work or Paediatric First Aid at Work certificate.

 

]]> Introduction to Allergens /courses/introduction-to-allergens/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:14:31 +0000 https://www.alstraining.org.uk/?post_type=course&p=4388 Topics Covered:

Introduction to food allergens, allergies, intolerances and coeliac disease

  • Symptoms of allergic reactions and how to respond
  • The 14 major allergens
  • Legislation relating to allergen control
  • ‘Free from’ claims
  • Managing allergens
  • Providing allergen information to customer

 

Who is it aimed at?

This course is perfect for anyone working within the catering and hospitality sector, in a role where understanding food allergens is essential. Whether you’re new to the industry, changing roles, or looking to refresh your knowledge, it provides the fundamental awareness needed to keep customers safe and meet legal requirements. As allergens become an increasing focus across the food industry, this course is ideal for staff at all levels who want to confidently manage allergens and protect those with food allergies.

Duration: 2 hours self-paced online learning

Assessment: Multiple choice questions

]]> Infection Prevention and Control (Clinical) /courses/infection-prevention-and-control-clinical/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:03:52 +0000 https://www.alstraining.org.uk/?post_type=course&p=4386 Topic Covered:

  • Learn how infections occur
  • Factors that can make a person more vulnerable to infection The steps you can take to prevent infections from occurring Understand what pathogenic microorganisms are and how you can manage them
  • keep the vulnerable safe from infection and learn necessary actions
  • Effectively evaluate the infection risks and implement prevention actions
  • Address personal hygiene
  • Learn the best practices in Infection Control techniques
  • Use PPE effectively
  • Safely handle wasteÌý

Who is it aimed at?

Aimed at employees or individuals seeking employment within the Health and Social Care SectorÌý

 

Duration: 1 hour self-paced online learning

Assessment: Multiple choice questions

 

]]> Mental Health First Aid (Wales) – Refresher /courses/mental-health-first-aid-refresher/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:00:49 +0000 https://www.alstraining.org.uk/?post_type=course&p=3157 The Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Refresher course provides participants with an opportunity to update and strengthen the knowledge and skills gained from the original 12-hour Adult MHFA course.

Through this interactive session, participants will:

  • Explore the latest research and developments in mental health.
  • Learn and reinforce the three key actions for supporting someone who may be feeling suicidal.
  • Work through complex mental health first aid scenarios.
  • Practise and enhance their mental health first aid skills in a safe learning environment.

The course content is grounded in best-practice guidelines, developed through expert consensus from individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges, alongside mental health professionals.

Delivery Method: Face-to-face session

Learning Hours: 1 day

Cost: £180 (including VAT)

Prerequisites: Participants must have attended a full MHFA Wales Classroom based or fullÌýÌýBlended (eLearning) course within the past 3 years in order to attend a Refresher. The MHFA Refresher course will extend the certification for a further 3 years.

 

If you are an employer looking to enrol multiple staff on to this course we can offer this course on site at your place of work. (please note ±«Óãtv/ALS will not cover any additional costs this may incur)

 

]]> Youth Mental Health First Aid (Wales) /courses/youth-mental-health-first-aid/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:37:56 +0000 https://www.alstraining.org.uk/?post_type=course&p=3155 The 14-hour Youth Mental Health First Aid (Wales) course equips adults with the skills and confidence to provide effective Mental Health First Aid to adolescents.

Delivery Method: Face-to-face session

Learning Hours: 2 days (14 hours of learning)

Cost: £270 (including VAT)

Prerequisites: Adult Mental Health First Aid training must be completed.Ìý

 

The YMHFA course teaches adults how to assist adolescents who are developing any of the following mental health problems, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis:

Developing mental health problems

  • Depression
  • Anxiety problems
  • Eating disorders
  • Psychosis
  • Substance use problems

Mental health crises:

  • Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
  • Non-suicidal self-injury
  • Panic attacks
  • Traumatic events
  • Severe psychotic states
  • Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use
  • Aggressive behaviours

If you are an employer looking to enroll multiple staff on to this course we can offer this course on site at your place of work. (please note ±«Óãtv/ALS will not cover any additional costs this may incur)

 

]]> Adult Mental Health First Aid (Wales) /courses/adult-mental-health-first-aid/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:10:12 +0000 https://www.alstraining.org.uk/?post_type=course&p=3150 The 12-hour Adult Mental Health First Aid (Wales) course equips adults with the knowledge and skills to support friends, family members, and colleagues experiencing mental health challenges.

Who This Course is Aimed At:

  • Employers, managers, and HR professionals.
  • Teachers, tutors, and education support staff.
  • Healthcare and social care professionals.
  • Emergency service personnel.
  • Community and voluntary sector workers.
  • Customer service and public-facing staff.
  • Friends, family members, and carers wanting to support others.

 

Topics Covered:

  • Reducing stigma and promoting recovery.
  • Understanding mental health and mental illness.
  • Recognising signs and symptoms of common mental health problems.
  • Depression and anxiety disorders.
  • Psychosis and substance use problems.
  • Mental health crises, including:
  • Suicidal thoughts and behaviours.
  • Non-suicidal self-injury.
  • Panic attacks.
  • Traumatic events.
  • Severe psychotic states.
  • Severe effects from alcohol or drug use.
  • Aggressive behaviours.
  • Providing initial help until professional support is available.
  • Using the MHFA action plan to guide support.

The Adult Mental Health First Aid (Wales) course is based on internationally recognised MHFA Guidelines. Its curriculum is grounded in evidence-based practice, shaped by the expertise of mental health professionals, researchers, and individuals with lived experience.

If you are an employer looking to enroll multiple staff on to this course we can offer this course on site at your place of work. (please note ±«Óãtv/ALS will not cover any additional costs this may incur)

 

]]> First Aid at Work – Refresher /courses/first-aid-at-work-refresher/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:20:13 +0000 https://www.alstraining.org.uk/?post_type=course&p=3146 This Highfield accredited refresher course allows participants to retrain for the qualification over two days providing that they have a valid & current certificate. Participants will refresh their skills to assist the recognition and management of illness and injury in the workplace – which offers more in-depth knowledge, allowing the participant to conduct a full assessment and administer first aid for a wider range of injuries as well as major illnesses such as diabetes, asthma, stroke etc.Ìý

Delivery Method: Face-to-face session

Learning Hours: 2 days (12 hours of learning)

Cost: £270 (including VAT)

Prerequisites: Certificate must NOT be more than one month over the required 3 years. If this is the case learners should complete the 3 day FAW course. Learners must produce current certificate upon booking.

 

If you are an employer looking to enrol multiple staff on to this course we can offer this course on site at your place of work. (please note ±«Óãtv/ALS will not cover any additional costs this may incur)

 

]]> Paediatric First Aid – Level 3 /courses/level-3-paediatric-first-aid/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:56:31 +0000 https://www.alstraining.org.uk/?post_type=course&p=2830 This Highfield accredited course provides participants with the skills to manage life-threatening emergencies, as well as how to manage common paediatric illnesses and injuries. Topics include basic life support, choking casualties along with illnesses such as sickle cell anaemia and meningitis.

 

Who This Course is Aimed At:

  • Parents, guardians, and family members wanting to be prepared for emergencies involving children.
  • Nursery and preschool staff.
  • Childminders and nannies.
  • Teachers and teaching assistants in early years or primary education.
  • Sports and activity coaches working with children.
  • Foster carers and residential childcare workers.

Topics Covered:

  • Basic life support for infants and children.
  • Managing choking incidents in children and infants.
  • Recognising and responding to breathing problems.
  • Managing unconscious casualties.
  • Treating common childhood illnesses, including sickle cell anaemia and meningitis.
  • Recognising and managing allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.
  • Dealing with bleeding, burns, and fractures.
  • Managing shock and seizures.
  • Recording and reporting incidents in line with legal requirements.

If you are an employer looking to enrol multiple staff on to this course we can offer this course on site at your place of work. (please note ±«Óãtv/ALS will not cover any additional costs this may incur)

 

]]> Emergency Paediatric First Aid – Level 3 /courses/level-3-emergency-paediatric-first-aid/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:49:52 +0000 https://www.alstraining.org.uk/?post_type=course&p=2900

Learning Hours: 1 day (7 hours of learning)

Prerequisites: Learners must be able to kneel on the floor and complete several cycles of CPR using a manakinÌý

If you are an employer looking to enrol multiple staff on to this course we can offer this course on site at your place of work. (please note ±«Óãtv/ALS will not cover any additional costs this may incur)

 

This Highfield accredited course provides participants with basic skills to manage life-threatening emergencies and injuries faced by children and infants. You may already be in post, but do not need to be in employment to gain this qualification. This course will cover CPR, managing an unconscious casualty, assisting a casualty who is choking and wound management.

 

Delivery Method: Face-to-face session

Learning Hours: 1 day (7 hours of learning)

Prerequisites: Learners must be able to kneel on the floor and complete several cycles of CPR using a manakinÌý

If you are an employer looking to enrol multiple staff on to this course we can offer this course on site at your place of work. (please note ±«Óãtv/ALS will not cover any additional costs this may incur)

 

]]> First Aid at Work – Level 3 /courses/first-aid-at-work-2/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:48:49 +0000 https://www.alstraining.org.uk/?post_type=course&p=2808 This Highfield accredited course provides participants with the skills to assist the recognition and management of illness and injury in the workplace – which offers more in-depth knowledge, allowing the participant to conduct a full assessment and administer first aid for a wider range of injuries as well as major illnesses such as diabetes, asthma, stroke etc.

 

Delivery Method: Face-to-face session

Learning Hours: 3 days (18 hours of learning)

Cost: £270 (including VAT)

Prerequisites: Participants must be able to kneel on the floor and complete several cycles of CPR using a manakin.

 

If you are an employer looking to enrol multiple staff on to this course we can offer this course on site at your place of work. (please note ±«Óãtv/ALS will not cover any additional costs this may incur)

 

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