SO Training provide accredited First Aid courses. Our practical, scenario led, training builds confidence by engaging and enabling learners.

Join one of our “best in class” courses:

First Aid at Work

This is a three day accredited Level 3 First Aid at Work (RQF). Certificates last for three years. Before their certificates expire, first aiders will need to undertake a re-qualification course.

What does the course cover? This course provides attendees with in-depth skills and knowledge in the following areas:

Roles and Responsibilities of a First Aider- to include Kits and reporting
Primary Survey
Basic life support (CPR & AED)
Secondary Survey
Recovery position
Choking
Shock
Wounds and bleeding Parts 1 & 2
Diagnosis and treatment of major illnesses such as: anaphylactic shock, heart attack, stroke, seizures, diabetic emergencies and asthma
Head Injuries
Burns and Scalds
Bones, joints and muscle injuries
Poisons
Eye Injuries

Who would benefit from these courses? All are welcome to attend the course. As well as workers nominated to become first aiders, those with vulnerable friends or family may find the training beneficial, or anyone who would like to be able to help in an emergency situation.

Emergency First Aid at Work

This is a one day, accredited, Level 3 Emergency First Aid at work (RQF) course. Certificates last for three years. Before their certificates expire, first aiders will need to undertake a re-qualification course.

What does the course cover? In broad terms, this course provides attendees with the basic skills and knowledge necessary to assess, manage and give effective treatment for:

Roles and Responsibilities, to include First Aid kits and Reporting
Primary Survey
Resuscitation (CPR & AED)
Recovery position
A choking casualty
Shock
Types of minor wounds and bleeding
Minor burns

Who would benefit from the course? All are welcome to attend the course – as well as workers nominated to become first aiders, those with vulnerable friends or family may find the training beneficial, or anyone who would like to be able to help in an emergency situation.

Paediatric First Aid

Either a one day ccredited-Level 3 Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) course, or a two day Level 3 Paediatric First Aid (RQF) course. These courses enable people who work with or look after children meet OFSTED requirements. Certificates last for three years. Before their certificates expire, first aiders will need to undertake a re-qualification course.

What does the course cover? The Emergency Paediatric First Aid course (1 day) covers:

Roles and responsibilities, to include First Aid Kits and reporting
Primary Survey
Baby and child resuscitation (CPR)
Recovery position
Baby and child choking
Shock
Wounds and bleeding

The Paediatric First Aid course (2 day) Covers: As above plus:

Secondary Survey
Wounds and Bleeding Part 2
Anaphylatic shock, asthma, Diabetic emergencies, Seizures, meningitis
Head injuries
Burns
Electric shocks
Bones, joints and muscle injuries
Poisons
eye injuries
Effects of heat and cold

Who would benefit from these courses? Nannies, child minders, Early Years teachers, Primary School teachers and others working with babies and children. Parents and other family members may find this course beneficial so that they can be prepared should an emergency arise. The 1 day accredited Level 3 Emergency First Aid course is suitable for nannies wishing to join the voluntary part of the OFSTED childcare requirements. It is also suitable for Au-Pairs, babysitters, parents or anyone who cares for children. The 2 day accredited Level 3 comprehensive course is in line with the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and meets OFSTED requirements; it is suitable for early years teachers, primary school staff and nursery assistants.

Emergency Outdoor First Aid

This is a nine hour accredited Level 3 Emergency Outdoor First Aid (RQF). Certificates last for three years. Before their certificates expire, first aiders will need to undertake a re-qualification course.

What does the course cover? In broad terms, this course provides attendees with the basic skills and knowledge necessary to assess, manage and give effective treatment for emergency situations in the outdoor setting:

First Aid in the outdoor environment
Roles and Responsibilities of the outdoor First Aider
Primary Survey
Secondary Survey
Recovery position
Outdoor Scenarios
Resuscitation (CPR & AED)
Immersion in water
A choking casualty
Shock
Wounds and bleeding

Who would benefit from the course? All are welcome to attend the course. Anyone spending time in the outdoors or wilderness environments through recreational, voluntary or work related activities will especially benefit and may have a legal obligation to hold a first aid qualification.

Outdoor First Aid

This a two day (eighteen hours) accredited Level 3 Outdoor First Aid (RQF). Certificates last for three years. Before their certificates expire, first aiders will need to undertake a re-qualification course.

What does the course cover?
In broad terms, this course provides attendees with the basic skills and knowledge necessary to assess, manage and give effective treatment for Emergency situations in the outdoor setting:

First Aid in the outdoor environment
Roles and Responsibilities of the outdoor First Aider
Primary Survey
Secondary Survey
Recovery position
Resuscitation (CPR & AED)
Immersion in water
A choking casualty
Shock
Wounds and bleeding Part 1
Wounds and Bleeding part 2
Bites and stings
Major illnesses: Asthma, Anaphylactic shock, Diabetic emergencies, Seizures, Heart attack, Stroke
Burns and scalds
Eye injuries
Poisons
Bones, joints and muscle injuries
Head injuries
Major injuries
Effects of heat and cold
Lots of outdoor scenarios

Who would benefit from the course?
All are welcome to attend the course- Anyone spending time in the outdoors or wilderness environments through recreational, voluntary or work related activities.