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First Aid Train the Trainer

First Aid Train the Trainer

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This course is part of the Careskills Academy Train the Trainer Programme. If you are not completing the whole programme, we will need to see your training qualification such as a Level 3 Education and Training (previously known as PTLLS) or above.

Prior to the course beginning, you need to ensure you have photographic Identification Documentation and prior learning certifications in first aid. This needs to be a minimum of a level 3 accredited emergency first aid at work qualification for internal training and a level 3 accredited first aid at work qualification for external training to show you have the knowledge and skills to teach first aid to others. We do also offer this qualification.

Within the First Aid Trainer course, you will be required to complete the online training course and then be supported in preparing documentation to enable you to take part in a virtual observation and assessment on First aid in a micro-teach session for 1 hour with your 2-3 learners via Microsoft Teams, where one of our experienced assessors will observe your training. This is to ensure that you are fully competent to deliver First Aid training.

The First Aid Train the trainer course requires to be completed within 12 months. It also needs renewing yearly to remain compliant.

What is the Train the Trainer Model?

The Train the Trainer model is a programme that aims to develop the skills and knowledge of individuals who will be responsible for training others in a specific field or industry. Through this model, trainers receive training, coaching, and mentoring to improve their training skills, techniques, and strategies.

Some of the skills that trainers develop through the Train the Trainer Model include:

  • Understanding the roles and responsibilities of trainers
  • Creating a safe and supportive learning environment
  • Facilitating learning and development in individuals and groups
  • Applying assessment and evaluation when training
  • Identifying different learning styles and adapting training to suit them
  • Using effective communication and questioning techniques
  • Providing constructive feedback and reinforcement to learners
  • Encouraging reflection and self-evaluation in learners
  • Developing learning materials and resources
  • Managing group dynamics and challenging situations during training.

The Train the Trainer model is a programme that aims to develop the skills and knowledge of individuals who will be responsible for training others in a specific field or industry. Through this model, trainers receive training, coaching, and mentoring to improve their training skills, techniques, and strategies.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

  • Recognise the processes, information and safeguards needed before initiating moving and handling training

  • Understand what to teach learners about the legal aspects of first aid

  • Teach learners about the different elements and knowledge requirements necessary for first aid practice

  • Demonstrate and inform learners about the practical aspects of first aid

  • Understand how to take your knowledge and become the first aid trainer

Course Syllabus Includes

  • Risk assessments and tools
  • What is first aid?
  • Policy and procedures
  • Incident assessment
  • Primary and secondary surveys
  • Legislation and regulation
  • Recording and reporting
  • RIDDOR
  • Knowledge and practical requirements for
  • The recovery position
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR
  • Minor wounds and bruises
  • Bleeding and Shock
  • Fractures and sprains
  • Choking
  • Asthma
  • Burns and scalds
  • Allergies and Anaphylaxis
  • Diabetes – Hypo/hyperglycaemia
  • Seizures and strokes
  • Blended learning
  • Practical and theoretical knowledge
  • Observation and Assessment
  • Evaluating your training

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