Due to moving location we now have new contact details. Our new location is 2 Talland Close, Hartlepool. TS27 3NB Find Us Contact phone number 01429281666 Apologies if you have been trying to call us, but since Dec 2022 we have been trying valiantly to get BT & Virgin media to sort this out…unfortunately they […]
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Earlier this year we changed from a paper certificate to the new digital certificate. This means that the students receive their certificates sooner – no more waiting for the post to arrive with your certificate. Your digital certificate will be emailed to you; and should you ever lose your certificate you can also download a […]
A new qualification Recently our lead instructor gained a new qualification improving Graeme’s own knowledge and skills; which can then be passed onto the students. Graeme gained the QA Level 4 First Response Emergency Care (RQF); commonly known as FREC4 in may this year after attending a weeks course and completing the required workbooks. In […]
HEALTH & SAFETY, RISK ASSESSMENT, COSHH & FIRE SAFETY COURSES The Health & Safety, Risk Assessment, COSHH & Fire Safety Courses are all available from Teesside First Aid allowing us to cover many of your training requirements. PLEASE NOTE THESE COURSES ARE RAN AD-HOC AND ARE NOT SCHEDULED. THEY CAN BE HELD AT OUR LOCATION […]
First Aid Training has Restarted As of 15th June 2020 our First Aid Training has Restarted. There are some new precautions in place with regard to keeping everyone safe: All delegates shall confirm they are showing no coivid-19 like symptoms, that no-one in their household has symptoms and they have not been advised to self […]
Learn a New Skill on Lockdown As you are aware Covid-19 has had an effect on us all; now could be a great time to Learn a New Skill on Lockdown. Because of the virus all face to face training has been suspended. There are a great number of people with expired or expiring first […]
How to Obtain Your Advanced Pet First Aid Qualification Just thought I would run a quick post on how to obtain your advanced pet first aid qualification. This course is ran as a blended course; that means that part 1 is an online course and part 2 is the practical element. Part 1 is purchased […]
Happy New Year from Teesside First Aid. Wishing all our clients the very best for the New Year. 2019 was a great year for Teesside Fist Aid. We held 75 courses throughout the year and trained 517 new first aiders. This does not include the CPR demonstrations that were carried out in local communities and […]
I am delighted to announce that Teesside First Aid is now approved to teach the Advanced Pet First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) Course. Courses will start in 2020, so check our course listings for course dates https://www.teessidefirstaid.com/booking-a-course/ This course is a Level 3 course and covers more topics in detail compared to the Level 2 […]
New Immediate Life Support (ILS) Courses are available with Teesside First Aid and also we can now offer oxygen provider course as well. We offer three ILS courses – the standard ILS course, ILS for Dentists and Paediatric ILS For further information click the articles below: Immediate Life Support (ILS) Courses Immediate Life Support for […]
Advanced Pet First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) As more and more local authorities and national organisations introduce mandatory requirements for dog walkers, boarders and kennels some require a higher level of course; which the Advanced Pet First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) course meets. Pet First Aid for Pet Professionals Level 3 (VTQ) covers much more details […]
UKCC Coach First Aid Requirements The UKCC Coach First Aid Requirements for level 2 coaches has changed and the required awards should be on the OFQAL framework. However, I am pleased to inform you that Teesside First Aid can deliver this course as a TQUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) […]
New Infection Control Courses Available Teesside First Aid now have new Infection Control Courses available. These courses include basic infection control, infection control for healthcare , infection control for tattooists and beauty therapy infection control. Basic Infection Control This basic infection control course is designed for people who do not work in the healthcare sector but […]
New British Standard (BS8599-1 2019) for BSi first aid kits. There is now a requirement under some circumstances for the work place to have tourniquets and haemostatic dressings in place. There are two new additions – a ‘critical injury pack’ for a severe life-threatening bleed or mass-casualty attack, and a new ‘personal first aid kit’, […]
How clearly signed is your house? If it was the middle of the night and you were waiting for the emergency services to arrive; how easily would they find you? Is there even a sign with your house name or number visible? As a Community First Responder I am often sent to emergencies at night […]
Are you looking for a different Christmas present this year?How about a Canine First Aid Course as a Christmas present? We are offering a special one-off discounted price for a Canine First Aid Course in January 2019. We are offering a Canine First Aid course for the discounted price of £35; It is usually £40, […]
Improvised Tourniquets In light of recent terror attacks across the world, being able to provide first aid and an improvised tourniquet has become essential. The trauma and devastation caused by explosions can be horrific and in the aftermath of such an attack being able to apply an improvised tourniquet could save someones life. One of […]
In the wake of a woman receiving improper first aid for burns on a Ryanair flight, questions are being asked about whether airline crew get adequate first aid training? Ryanair hit headlines recently after a passenger was burnt by scalding tea on one of its flights – and the incident has cast doubt over whether cabin […]
Anaphylaxis Training Teesside First Aid is pleased to announce that we can now provide Anaphylaxis Training bolt on to any training course, or as a stand alone course. This course is aimed at anyone who requires a course in anaphylaxis awareness. This may be Teachers, Childminders, education centres, parents and many more. The course covers […]
Paediatric first aid and EFAW/FAW combined courses As an approved Protrainings EU centre we can now mix Paediatric first aid and EFAW/FAW combined courses to reduce classroom time for students. We can now combine paediatric first aid with workplace FAW and EFAW. The following courses can be combined and issue two certificates as either ProTrainings […]
Community First Responders So what are Community First Responders; who are they and what do they do? It is highly likely you may not have heard of Community First Responders and the work they do with the Ambulance Service, so hopefully this article will solve that. This article focuses on Community First Responders in North […]
Household Cleaning Products Poisoning There are thousands of children and infants need medical care for poisoning from Household Cleaning Products Poisoning. Although long term injury is rare, the anxiety and distress caused to both child and parents could be avoided by increased awareness. The group of children most at risk are the under fives and […]
Anaphylaxis and First Aid So many more people nowadays are carrying “epi-pens” for their allergy to nuts, shellfish, bits and stings. Anaphylaxis and First Aid…what would you and what can you do if you find a casualty suffering from anaphylactic shock? The use of EpiPens® by First Aiders Epipen is a registered trademark of Meda Pharmaceuticals […]
Emergency First Aid at Work The Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) is ideal for most businesses whose risk assessment has identified that there is no requirement for a fully trained first aider for their workplace. All courses are delivered, evaluated and quality assured to meet the new guidelines set out by the […]
Outdoor Pursuit First Aid 16 hour course As Spring is almost upon us its that time of year where outdoor courses are being planned; it’s also the time Outdoor Pursuit First Aid 16 hour course should be part of your planning. This course curriclulum is also branded under our Activity First Aid Level 2 depending […]
Security Dog First Aid This Security Dog First Aid course is approved by NASDU for the requirement of pet first aid in their standards. First aid is important to know for your security dog not only to comply with associations and local authorities but also for animal welfare and to help a dog in need. […]
Our latest Paediatric First Aid 12 Hour course was completed today with 5 successful candidates. Congratulations to Sam, Sam, Trish, Jo and Diane who all passed their Paediatric First Aid course today. So what is this course all about? This course meets and exceeds the requirements laid down by Ofsted, EYFS, CSSIW and SureStart; for […]
PET FIRST AID FOR YOUR FAVOURITE FRIEND Loved pets deserve excellent care and that includes giving them pet first aid if necessary. Please visit our sister site for more information : k9firstaid.co.uk When people think of first aid, they often do not think about their pets. Pets have accidents the same as humans and knowing […]
Tourniquets and haemostatic dressings Under new guidelines from the Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines Haemostatic dressings and tourniquets are to be used when direct pressure cannot control severe bleeding. The treatment for catastrophic bleeding has changed – Tourniquets and haemostatic dressings are now to be used. Elevation and indirect pressure have been removed due to a […]
Ambulance services struggling to reach seriously ill patients in time making the distribution and use of an AED vital. A new investigation has revealed that ambulance services are failing to reach people with life-threatening conditions quickly enough. Freedom of Information Requests made by the BBC revealed that only one of the UK’s 13 ambulance services; […]
Do you need a First Aid at Work Certificate? If so we have just been approved to run a blended EFAW & FAW Course. This means that the time in the classroom is drastically reduced. All courses are delivered, evaluated and quality assured to meet the new guidelines set out by the HSE in October […]
So there I was drinking a chilled beverage sat by the pool when I heard the sickening thud of head versus pavement. I looked around and saw a pair of legs sticking out behind a table and made my way over. An elderly chap out cold on the floor with blood pooling around his head….so […]
Parent First Aid Course this Sunday – 10am til about 1pm. Tea & Coffee provided. Learn the basics for CPR, choking, bleeds and how to treat children you may have or look after. Still a few palces left….http://www.profaw.co.uk/classrooms/51888/signup
At Teesside First Aid we are offering a discounted rate off online training for the follwoing courses. Please read further for the discount code. Level 1 Food Hygiene Training: £19.95 +VAT Click here Our Food Hygiene / Food Safety course covers all the basics on food preparation, regulations, precautions and care when preparing food for […]
I have just found out that I can take my first aid courses and teach them overseas which is fantastic news! This means for example I can instruct and qualify 60 first aiders for your company over a 5 day period using the emergency first aid at work course. This is a low cost high […]
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