This page is dedicated to First Aid and contains a list of our current events, you can request a place by following the links below.
You will also find a selection of additional First Aid resources.
Videos
Learn how to treat injuries or other conditions with these First Aid training videos provided by St John Ambulance.
Defibrillator Awareness
Learn how to use a Public Access Defibrillator by watching the British Heart Foundation instructional video.
Game
Lifesaver is a live-action movie that you play like a game. It shows you how to save someone's life in four different scenarios. It throws you into the heart of the action as you make crucial decisions and learn essential life-saving skills.
Events
Below you will find a list of our events, including an Online Learning module especially for care providers.
This three day certificated course is for nominated workplace first aiders in all Adult Care Provider Services and West Sussex County Council employees in either Adult or Children services who work with adults. It does not cover child or paediatric first aid.
The course comprehensively covers the practical skills needed by first aiders in the work place where they are the nominated first aider and a higher level of first aid training is required.
This two day course is for West Sussex County Council employees who work in Children's Residential Services.
It is suitable if you work within Children's services where a risk assessment has indicated that a lower level of first aid training, covering emergency protocols for children and young people is necessary.
Ofsted advise that if you look after young people and children up until puberty you should have the Paediatric training and above that Adult First Aid training.
This half day course covers basic life support and is suitable for Shared Lives Carers, Domiciliary Care Workers or Personal Assistants and staff new to care working with adults in Adult Care Provider Services or West Sussex County Council employees in either Adult or Children services who work with adults who require basic life support skills. It does not cover child or paediatric first aid.
This event is strictly for pre-booked, confirmed delegates only. You will not be permitted to attend if you do not have a confirmed booking.
This three day certificated course is for nominated workplace first aiders in all Adult Care Provider Services and West Sussex County Council employees in either Adult or Children services who work with adults. It does not cover child or paediatric first aid.
The course comprehensively covers the practical skills needed by first aiders in the work place where they are the nominated first aider and a higher level of first aid training is required.
This 2 day course is for existing nominated workplace first aiders in all the Adult care Provider Services and West Sussex County Council employees in either Adult or Children services who work with adults. It does not cover child or paediatric first aid.
It updates the first aid skills of those who need to renew their First Aid at Work certificate (the three day First Aid at Work training). Certificates expire after three years.
This one day course is for staff working with adults in Adult Care Provider Services or West Sussex County Council employees in either Adult or Children services who work with adults. It does not cover child or paediatric first aid. It would be also be suitable for workplaces where a risk assessment has indicated that a lower level of first aid training, covering emergency protocols, is necessary. This could be in smaller, low risk working environments.
This event is strictly for pre-booked, confirmed delegates only. You will not be permitted to attend if you do not have a confirmed bookin ...
This one day course is for staff working with adults in Adult Care Provider Services or West Sussex County Council employees in either Adult or Children services who work with adults. It does not cover child or paediatric first aid. It would be also be suitable for workplaces where a risk assessment has indicated that a lower level of first aid training, covering emergency protocols, is necessary. This could be in smaller, low risk working environments.
This event is strictly for pre-booked, confirmed delegates only. You will not be permitted to attend if you do not have a confirmed bookin ...
This full day course is for foster carers and provides the knowledge and skills required to perform First Aid. There is a combination of theory and practical exercises that will enable you to treat children and young people who have suffered accidents and received injuries as a result.
This event is strictly for pre-booked, confirmed delegates only. You will not be permitted to attend if you do not have a confirmed booking.
This three day certificated course is for nominated workplace first aiders in all Adult Care Provider Services and West Sussex County Council employees in either Adult or Children services who work with adults. It does not cover child or paediatric first aid.
The course comprehensively covers the practical skills needed by first aiders in the work place where they are the nominated first aider and a higher level of first aid training is required.
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