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Every Second Counts First Aid & Safety Training

07500 977808

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Training Safety During the Pandemic

We currently have a Coronavirus course which is free to complete, the only charge is £10+VAT if you want a certificate of completion but this is not required.  

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What is COVID-19?

Coronavirus Covid-19

The Novel Coronavirus (SARS-COV-2) which causes the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a new strain of Coronavirus which was discovered in January 2020 in Wuhan City, China. COVID-19 is a member of this large group of viruses that causes illness in both animals and humans. In the Coronavirus group of viruses, you have illnesses like the Common Cold to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV also known as SARS) & Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)


COVID-19 symptoms include:

  • a high temperature or fever, this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back,
  • a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)
  • a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – this means you've noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal.


If you have any of these symptoms you will need to self-isolate for a minimum of 10 days and have a test. If you have been in direct contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 you need to self-isolate for a minimum of 14 days.


Infections can range from no symptoms & mild illness (like a common cold) to severe illness in older people, people with weak immune systems & people with underlying health conditions, but there have been cases of people developing severe illness who are normally fit & healthy.


Although transmission of COVID-19 is still unproven, it is thought to be passed from person to person through small droplets from the mouth and nose which is spread from the infected person when they cough or sneeze. These small droplets are then breathed in or land a surface which people then touch and transfer to themselves if they touch their face especially their mouth, nose & eyes. The length of time COVID-19 survives on a surface is another area that is still unproven. Dependent on the type surface & the source of the information you are getting, but it is believed to be between a few hours to several days.


At this moment there is currently no vaccine or treatment for COVID-19. So the best way to prevent it is to follow good hygiene practices, avoid touching your face regularly & washing your hand regularly.


For more information about COVID-19, we have a free Coronavirus course available by clicking here. It is free to complete the course, but there is a charge of £10+VAT for a certificate, but this is not mandatory.

Is it safe for me to attend training?

The safety of our candidates, staff, and venue hosts are paramount and we can assure you that we have taken steps to minimise the risk of passing on the COVID-19 virus. If at any time we believe there is a high risk in running the course, we will take the decision to postpone. We cannot eliminate all risks from attending the training, but we are putting in extra precautions detailed below to make it as safe as practicably possible.

Are there other training options available?

E-Learning

Some of our courses can be completed online without entering the classroom like Health & Safety, COSHH & Infection Control. 


But in some courses such as First Aid where some practical assessments are required, you can limit the time you are in the classroom by completing a blended course, where you cover most of the theory online & complete the remainder of the course by attending a practical classroom session with a trainer. 

What if I think I have COVID-19?

You should not attend any training & give us a call to discuss options, if:

  • If you are in isolation or told to self-isolate.
  • You have had a cough, difficulty in breathing, a fever, or loss of taste or smell within 14 days including the day of the course.
  • You have been in contact with a person that has been diagnosed with COVID-19 within the last 14 days.
  • You have visited within 14 days an area or country on the government's list of areas to avoid.


If you find yourself in any of the above situations please do not hesitate in contacting us, we will do everything in our power to help you.

What precautions should I be following during the course?

  • Wear a mask when you are in public areas e.g. Café (when not seated to eat or drink), hallways, toilets, reception & other communal areas.
  • Wear a face mask were 2m social distancing is not possible.
  • Wash your hands with soap & water or hand sanitiser regularly including on arrival, before food, visiting the toilet, whenever you don or doff your face mask, before & after carrying out CPR & before & after first aid scenarios where social distancing is not possible.
  • Hand sanitiser of 70% isopropyl alcohol will be distributed around the room for use throughout the day.
  • Cover your mouth & nose with a tissue or using the inside of your elbow when you cough or sneeze.
  • Bin any tissues immediately after use.
  • Bin any manikin wipes immediately after use.
  • Keep your personal equipment for the duration of the course and don’t mix it up with others.
  •  Do not touch your eyes, nose mouth, or face as much as possible.

Should I wear a face-covering during training?

It has now become a legal requirement for people to wear face-coverings when in a public indoor space including in a Café when not seated to eat or drink, hallways, toilets, receptions & other communal areas.


When in the classroom you will be socially distanced from each other & you will not be required to wear a face covering, but if you want to wear one for your peace of mind, we will support you.


However, face coverings and gloves will be required when we carry out first aid scenarios & where social distancing is not possible.

Can I wear my own face-covering?

We do provide face masks for all our training courses & they are of the 3 ply surgical type. But we want you to feel as comfortable as possible while on your course and if you want to use your own face covering, we would be happy with this as long as it is a suitable face covering.

Why are we not required to wear a mask during the training?

If you have the virus, face coverings help stop the circulation of Coronavirus when you cannot keep social distancing and risk coughing or sneezing over another person. We will be practicing social distancing in the classroom and you should not be attending if you suspect you have COVID-19.


The WHO also highlights that the virus can multiply on damp and warm face coverings. If we wear the face-covering for the duration of the day, we will be reducing the effectiveness of the covering. We will maintain social distancing for the duration of the course and wear face coverings at all other times.


The coverings can affect communication as we cannot see lip movement and facial expressions. It is reported that only 7% of communication is what we say, so if we cannot see our faces we are impacting learning through communication. While socially distanced, we will support communication by not requiring the wearing of face coverings.

What should I do if I get COVID-19 after the course?

If you are diagnosed with COVID-19 after the course or it is suspected that you had COVID-19 on the day of the course, you should get in touch with us and the NHS Track & Trace team immediately. We may then inform our team and those who attended the course, depending on our discussions with you.

Will I need to scan a Track & Trace app QR code?

As we hire rooms at the venues or come to your location we are not required to have a QR code for the Trace & Trace app. However, the sites we do use, have the QR codes to scan in but it is not a legal requirement for you to use it.


As part of registering for the course, we will need an email address & telephone number to contact you should a COVID-19 case is reported.

What precautions have you put in place for training?

All our trainers take hygiene very seriously, and we follow the strictest guidelines given to us by our Awarding Body and the Resuscitation Council (UK), and all our trainers are updated whenever new guidance is provided.

All Training

  •  All class sizes will be designated by room size & the ability to 2m social distancing.
  • If we suspect someone is unwell with the symptoms of the COVID-19 virus, we will ask them if they could potentially have the COVID-19 virus. No one should be offended by us asking as a precaution or to us asking them to leave the course if we believe they may be infected.
  • Prior to entering the classroom, you will be met by your trainer near the classroom door where candidates will be asked to complete a COVID-19 Pre-Screening Questionnaire and your temperature will be taken.
  • At the end of each course, we will disinfect the equipment before placing it back into circulation.
  • Learners to respect each other and act responsibly.
  • Electronic Exams using your own phone, tablet or laptop where possible.

First Aid Training

  • We will provide candidates with a PPE & Training Pack which contains a face mask, A pair of gloves, a CPR face shield, a 10x10 dressing bandage & a triangular bandage to every candidate on the course this pack is yours to keep. 
  • Candidates will have the opportunity to practise their bandaging and burn skills on model arms, to minimise the time practising on one another.
  • When candidates need to practise a full first aid scenario with another person, they will work to the same pair throughout the course to minimise the number of people they come into contact with. They will also be required to wear face mask & gloves until 2m social distancing can be maintained again.
  • Our CPR manikins are fitted with lungs with one-way valves. These one-way valves stop expired air from the lung returning to the candidate but directs the air out the back of the head.
  • All CPR manikins are cleaned with a minimum of 70% Isopropyl Alcohol between student uses & have their faces sterilised, lungs removed & completely cleaned inside & out after every course.
  • 2m Social Distancing (PPE is to be worn when 2m are not possible).

Additional Information

Resuscitation Council - COVID-19 CPR teaching guidance 

NHS - COVID-19 Guidance

WHO - COVID-19 advice for the public

WHO - COVID-19 Q&A

References

Source: Gov.uk - COVID-19: guidance for employers accessed 29/09/2020

Source: WHO - Q&A on coronaviruses (COVID-19) accessed 29/09/2020 

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