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Tuesday, January 26
Assessing your first aid needs as an employer
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ERT UK
on Tue 26 Jan 2010 12:03 PM GMT
The new structure of workplace first aid training brought in on 1st October 2009 placed a greater emphasis on the employer assessing their own first aid needs. The new Emergency First Aid at Work and shortened First Aid at Work have given more options for those needing a "first aider"- but which is the course for you?
This somewhat confusing area has gradually become clearer and easier to establish, the simplest way for the employer is to use the new online tool provided by the Health and Safety Executive via their website here.
Thursday, August 6
Extra Paediatric First Aid courses
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ERT UK
on Thu 06 Aug 2009 04:16 PM BST
We have added more dates for our ever popular First Aid for Child Care Practitioners course. This 12 hour course focuses on Paediatric First Aid, meets OFSTED standards and is ideal for those working with children.
New dates are:
2 & 3 September- Rayleigh
5 & 12 September- Rayleigh
6 & 7 October- Rayleigh
7 & 14 October- Hadleigh
24 & 31 October- Colchester/Tendering
24 & 31 October- Harlow/Epping/Uttlesford
28 November & 5 December- Maldon/Chelmsford
25 & 26 January 2010- Rayleigh
Spaces are limited so contact the office on 0870 7409247 for full details and to reserve your space.
Thursday, April 23
Confirmation of changes to workplace first aid training
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ERT UK
on Thu 23 Apr 2009 11:47 AM BST
On the wonderfully choosen date of 1 April, the HSE confirmed the details of the forthcoming changes to the structure ... more »
Friday, February 6
Forthcoming changes to First Aid training
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ERT UK
on Fri 06 Feb 2009 01:06 PM GMT
With the Health and Safety Executives [HSE] confirmation of the 1 October 2009 "switchover" in first aid training, employers and training providers are understandably seeking practical guidance on their requirements.
Fuller details are scheduled to be released in April, but we contacted the HSE direct and received a much needed insight into the plans.
Emphasis will rest on the employer's own assessment of their particular needs; this assessment should consider, numbers of staff, work being undertaken, past history of incidents, proximity of medical services etc.
If it is decided a First Aider is need then two courses will be on offer; the First Aid at Work and the Emergency First Aid at Work course. These are 18 & 6 hours respectively, both leading to a qualification valid for three years. It is recommended that the individuals attend a short [approx 3 hour] refresher session on an annual basis.
If it is decided a First Aider is not required then an appointed person must be nominated.
The attached file is a simple flowchart confirming this structure, this is unlikely to change. Further guidance should be issued by the HSE giving "benchmark" figures to assist workplaces in deciding on which courses, similar to the existing template reproduced here.
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Wednesday, January 28
New dates for Child First Aid course
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ERT UK
on Wed 28 Jan 2009 02:33 PM GMT
Due to the success of our short Paediatric First Aid courses we have arranged more.
At our Rayeigh office we have courses on:
16 February 2009
23 March 2009
27 April
11 May
22 June
20 July.
Contact the office on 0870 740 9247 to book your space- still only £ 10 per person.
Alternatively, if you can gather a group of 7 or more we can arrange a date to suit you, either at our premises or yours.
Tuesday, January 27
First Aid for Child Care Practitioners courses in Essex
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ERT UK
on Tue 27 Jan 2009 03:20 PM GMT
More dates have been released for our ever popular First Aid for Child Care Practitioners course.
They are:
Rayleigh- 23 & 24 February 2009
Harlow- 28 Feb & 7 March
Braintree- 7 & 14 March
Tendering & Colchester- 14 & 21 March
Chelmsford & Maldon- 14 & 28 March
Castle Point & Basildon- 21 & 28 March
Rayleigh- 21 & 28 March
Contact our office on 0870 740 9247 or info@ertuk.co.uk for details and to book your space.
Wednesday, December 17
ERT receives CTP preferred supplier status
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ERT UK
on Wed 17 Dec 2008 03:18 PM GMT
As 2008 comes to a close Emergency Response Training has received preferred supplier status from the Career Transition Partnership [CTP].... more »
Monday, December 1
Deadline for first aid changes
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ERT UK
on Mon 01 Dec 2008 02:54 PM GMT
 1 1 October 2009 has been confirmed as the date for the switchover to the new structure of workplace ... more »
Tuesday, October 7
More courses
by
ERT UK
on Tue 07 Oct 2008 03:23 PM BST
Due to demand we have added another couple of dates to our Essex based "First Aid for Child Care Practitioners" courses.
22 & 29 November - Rayleigh
24 & 25 November- Rayleigh.
21 & 28 January 2009- Brentwood
21 & 28 February- Harlow
7 & 14 March- Braintree & Chelmsford
21 & 28 March- Rayleigh
As always call the office on 0870 740 9247 or email info@ertuk.co.uk for information or to book.
Wednesday, June 18
Forthcoming Child carers courses
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ERT UK
on Wed 18 Jun 2008 04:53 PM BST
Emergency Response Training is happy to announce a new series of our popular "First Aid for Child Carers" course.
Working with the NCMA Essex we are aiming to make this required course as accessible as possible for childminders in Essex. Therefore over the summer we are running courses at:
Harlow & Colchester: 26th July + 2nd August
Chelmsford, Braintree, Tendering & Benfleet: 9th + 16th August
Epping, Basildon, Maldon & Brentwood: 23rd + 30th August
Make sure you mention this blog or the order code AH54 to receive a discounted rate.
This course is aimed at anyone working with children and may help schools meet the new requirements for reception classes. Contact the office for more details.
Wednesday, May 14
Contract award
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ERT UK
on Wed 14 May 2008 01:22 PM BST
We are delighted to announce that Southend Surestart have once again choosen Emergency Response Training to run its First Aid for Child Carers courses.
For the fifth year running we will be providing our 12 hour programme aimed at those working with children in various settings. More detail on the course can be found here, or contact our office on 0870 740 9247 to discuss your particular needs.
Friday, February 1
Child First Aid Course Dates 2008
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ERT UK
on Fri 01 Feb 2008 02:59 PM GMT
Would you know what to do if a child stops breathing?
Why not make sure you do with our "Child First Aid" short course, held at our Rayleigh Training Centre on the following dates:
21 Feb, 10 March, 10 April, 12 May, 5 June, 7 July, 15 Sept, 13 Oct & 10 Nov - from 1.00pm to 2.30pm.
Call 0870 7409247 or email info@ertuk.co.uk to reserve your place - cost £10.00 per delegate.
Tuesday, January 29
Forthcoming changes in workplace First Aid training
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ERT UK
on Tue 29 Jan 2008 04:21 PM GMT
The HSE has released further information on the future of workplace first aid training. Employer's will need to carry out an assessment of their first aid training needs and then select one of two courses.
The First Aid at Work (FAW) course will be 18 hours (3 days) long with a shorter Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) lasting 6 hours available. Both courses (if successfully completed) will lead to a qualification valid for three years, with a yearly update course (4 hour) required. In year 3 the FAW can be refreshed with a 12 hour course, the EFAW by re-attending the 6 hour course.
For the time being the HSE will continue to approve organisations to run FAW courses, this giving automatice approval for EFAW and refresher training. Other ogranisations such as the QCA or SQA may also develop approvals for EFAW training.
For the full details click here to visit the HSE website. A further update with for Scottish readers can be found here.
Monday, January 14
Police medics new course
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ERT UK
on Mon 14 Jan 2008 03:23 PM GMT
Emergency Response Training is proud to announce the official launch of its Tactical Care Officer course range. Having run bespoke training for Police Firearms staff we can now offer a "complete" training package.
Designed to reflect the current requirements for Police medics in this demanding role, the course focuses on the practical application of basic and advanced life saving skills.
For more detail contact the office on 0870 740 9247 and ask for Alistair or Nicky.
Monday, October 15
Latest Child First Aid Courses
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ERT UK
on Mon 15 Oct 2007 03:28 PM BST
A short course focusing on: Casulty assessment, action in the event of an emergency, Child/Infant (CPR), First Aid for the wounded or bleeding, First Aid for an unconscious Child & Choking.
Open courses held at Philpot House, Rayleigh on 12 November & 13 December 2007 from 1pm to 2.30pm @ £10.00 per person.
Please call 0870 740 9247 or email info@ertuk.co.uk to book your place (limited availability).
Friday, September 14
Course dates for 2008
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ERT UK
on Fri 14 Sep 2007 11:30 AM BST
Here are next year's dates for our open courses at our Rayleigh training centre:
First Aid at Work (HSE Approved)
23rd, 24th, 30th + 31st January
19th, 20th, 26th + 27th March
21st, 22nd, 28th + 29th May
9th, 10th, 16th + 17th July
17th, 18th, 24th + 25th September
19th, 20th, 26th + 27th November
First Aid for Child Carers (12 hour)
16th + 23rd Feb.
19th + 26th Apr.
21st + 28th Jun.
20th + 27th Sept.
18th + 25th Oct.
Appointed Persons
28th Feb.
24th Apr.
26th Jun.
31st Jul.
23rd Oct.
For full details call the office on 0870 740 9247 or email info@ertuk.co.uk
Course dates for Child First Aid
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ERT UK
on Fri 14 Sep 2007 11:23 AM BST
As the year moves on its time for the next batch of dates.
11th October
12th November
13th December
The timings have changed slightly to allow for anyone who has to get away for the school run, the course is now 1pm to 2.30 pm.
Thursday, April 19
Changes to Fire Safety rules
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ERT UK
on Thu 19 Apr 2007 02:31 PM BST
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 has placed a greater emphasis on fire prevention and risk assessment. This can be seen as daunting but ERT has a course which can help!
Our Managing Fire Safety course has been introduced to provide practical guidance and advice to helps meet these new requirements.
Attached are PDF brochures with more details on our standard course and one for those working in an Early Years setting.
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