Emergency First Aid
2020-02-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2020-11-06 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | The Willow Centre, The Willow Centre, Unit 3, Kingsdale Business Centre, Regina Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1PE, United Kingdom
Who is this course for?
This course is essential for staff who must have basic First Aid training to fulfil their role within the workplace.

This course will cover the following First Aid basics:

The role of the First Aider
How to manage an emergency
Cuts, burns and bleeds (minor and severe)
Choking and fainting
Shock and seizure
How to deal with an unconscious person

The course is delivered in a variety of theory and practical sessions which include CPR exercises.
A written assessment or continuous observation by the trainer with certification on completion.
How long is it?
This course is 1 day with registration at 09:00 and ending around 16:30
What is the cost?
Cost of this course is £80 plus VAT

Please note: Course dates may be subject to change. Prices are excluding VAT.
Please contact us if you want to book one or more places – 01245 267071 or email: admin@willowcentre.co.uk

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING (MHFA)
2020-03-02 09:00 - 2020-03-03 16:30
What is it?
This 2 day accredited course will help you recognise and understand Mental Health conditions and how to recognise it in colleagues, giving you the confidence to support colleagues in the workplace who are in distress.
This course is for people who would like to become a Mental Health First Aider in their workplace.
What does this course cover?
This course covers the following topics:

What is Mental Health First Aid?
How does it impact?
Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination?
Mental Health Disorders covered will vary:

Anxiety & Depression – Overview of Conditions e.g Bipolar, Symptoms, Risk Factors and Depression in Workplace
Suicide – Dealing with crisis
Drugs and Alcohol – Symptoms and in the workplace
Disorders – Personality, Eating, Self Harm
Phychosis – What is Psychosis, Risk Factors, Treatment and covering an overview of conditions e.g Schizophrenia

Crisis First Aid for acute conditions, how to assess situations and support.
Action Planning for using MHFA in workplace

After undertaking this programme, Mental Health First Aiders will have:

An indepth understanding of Mental Health and the factors that can affect well-being
Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of Mental Health issues
Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
Enhance interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
Knowledge to help someone to recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that is self-help resources through their employer, the NHS or both
A nationally recognised qualification issued by Mental Health England

Please Note: This course focuses on employees in the workplace and covers subjects that some people may find distressing, including suicide and self-harm. If a delegate feels that they are not sure if they can continue on the course, they can leave the course at any time. If you would like to discuss the course content in more detail beforehand, please do contact us and we can send through the full programme to you so that you can make an informed choice before booking. *PLEASE NOTE: Dates may change due to numbers*
How much does it cost?
This 2 day course costs £199 plus VAT.
This includes a Mental Health First Aid manual, certification, refreshments and light lunch both days

Dementia Care Practice Workshop
2020-11-26 09:30 - 12:30, 2020-11-26 13:30 - 16:30
Who is it for?
Do you look after a family member or a friend living with dementia? Perhaps you volunteer or support someone living in the community. Our Dementia Care Education Day is designed for families, carers, volunteers, wardens anyone that feels they would like to have more knowledge and practical tips to help people living with dementia. This Day is for you if:

you would like to gain a better understanding of your friend or family member living with dementia and how to support them
you would like to learn about the different types of dementia and how they can affect the brain as the dementia progresses
you would like to learn about strategies that may help when different behaviours come into play
you would like to be able to ask questions in a safe, supportive environment
you would like to meet other people who are taking care of a friend or family member with dementia in a similar situation to be able to chat about their experiences

Course Aims and Objectives
This 3 hour (half day) course will give people a real insight into what it feels like to live with dementia; an understanding of effects on daily life and the importance of adapting how we communicating to meeting the needs of the person with Dementia.
This course is for everyone from people who have a friend/relative who has Dementia to health professionals who would like to know more about this condition.

Course Sessions
Thursday 26th November – AM session – 09:30 – 12:30 and PM session – 13:30 – 16:30

Course Cost
The cost is £35 plus Vat
Certification of attendance is issued together with handouts upon completion.

Emergency First Aid
2021-03-25 09:30 - 16:30, 2021-11-05 09:30 - 16:30
Who is this course for?
This course is essential for staff who must have basic First Aid training to fulfil their role within the workplace.
Course Content:
This course will cover the following First Aid basics:

The role of the First Aider
How to manage an emergency
Cuts, burns and bleeds (minor and severe)
Choking and fainting
Shock and seizure
How to deal with an unconscious person

The course is delivered in a variety of theory and practical sessions which include CPR exercises.
A written assessment or continuous observation by the trainer with certification on completion of course.
How long is it?
This course is 1 day with registration at 09:00 and ending around 16:30
What is the cost?
Cost of this course is £80 plus VAT

Please note: Course dates may be subject to change. Prices are excluding VAT.
Please contact us if you want to book one or more places – 01245 267071 or email: admin@willowcentre.co.uk
