Through our training academy we can deliver a wide variety of courses; from first aid to safeguarding, health and safety to pre-hospital care we have courses to meet your requirements. At a-cute we are a registered Qualsafe Centre and also deliver courses awarded by NUCO training. We make our courses as fun and interactive as possible to allow learners get the best out of their learning experience with us.
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Our Faculty Team
Mark Weatherhead MCPara, HCPCReg - Managing Director - Paramedic
. Mark teaches a range of MCA Medical Care, Medical First Aid, First Aid, Health and Safety, and Safeguarding courses within the faculty and has years of experience teaching both in the vocational environment and work place setting. Mark currently holds his L3AET and is currently in the process of undertaking his CAVA qualification. Mark has years of experience as a trainer and takes pride in developing individuals. In addition to first aid, Mark has year of experience in remote and off shore medicine as such he utilised his additional skills and experience on coursed that he delivers. |
Tom Weeks BSc (Hons), MCPara, MICPEM - Business Development, Clinical Standards, Trainer and Paramedic Practitioner
Tom is a practicing Paramedic Clinical Team Leader for a private ambulance provider on NHS contacts and maintains NHS work for the London Ambulance Service. Tom teaches First Aid, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Manual Handling, Fire Safety, ILS & FREC. Tom has years of experience teaching both in the vocational environment and work place setting and hold his L3 AET, AVRA & CAVA. Additionally Tom has undertaken a range of Masters Level Modules giving him additional skills and qualification in clinical practice and clinical supervision. |
Our Courses
First Aid at Work Level 3
3 Day course covering a range of subjects including:-
• Legalities, responsibilities and reporting
• Control of bleeding
• Poisoning
• Asthma
• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
• Shock (including Anaphylaxis)
• Bandaging
• Diabetes
• Fractures and spinal injuries
• Heart attacks
• Choking
• Stroke
• Resuscitation and AED awareness
• Head injuries
• Eye injuries
• Burns
• Assessment of the situation
• Sprains and strains
• Chest injuries
• Epilepsy
• Legalities, responsibilities and reporting
• Control of bleeding
• Poisoning
• Asthma
• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
• Shock (including Anaphylaxis)
• Bandaging
• Diabetes
• Fractures and spinal injuries
• Heart attacks
• Choking
• Stroke
• Resuscitation and AED awareness
• Head injuries
• Eye injuries
• Burns
• Assessment of the situation
• Sprains and strains
• Chest injuries
• Epilepsy
Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3
1 Day course covering a range of subjects including:-
• Responsibilities and reporting
• Resuscitation and AED awareness
• Burns
• Assessment of the situation
• Anatomy
• Choking
• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
• Minor injuries
• Epilepsy
Basic Life Support (BLS) & AED & EpiPen
1 Day course covering a range of subjects including:
• Describe anaphylaxis
• Identify triggers for anaphylaxis
• Describe life threatening problem with the: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability (Neurological status, Exposure (Skin and mucosal changes)
• Conduct an initial assessment using the ABCDE approach
• Identify key features of adrenaline-auto injectors
• Demonstrate a recovery position
• Demonstrate resuscitation for adult and/or child
• Recognise the need to use an auto-injector
• Prepare medication for administration during anaphylaxis treatment
• Demonstrate the safe use of an adrenaline auto-injector using a training device
• Safely dispose of sharps according to agreed ways of working
• Handover the casualty to a medical professional
Paediatric First Aid Level 3
2 Day course covering a range of subjects including:-
• Role of the Paediatric First Aider
• Seizure
• Diabetic emergencies
• Primary survey
• Choking • Asthma
• Resuscitation (CPR including the safe use of an AED)
• Minor injuries
• Meningitis
• Wounds, bleeding and shock
• Recovery position
• Febrile convulsions
• Allergic reactions including anaphylaxis
• Fractures
• Extreme cold and heat
• Head, neck and back injuries
• Foreign bodies
• Electrical incidents
Emergency Paediatric First Aid Level 3
1 Day course covering a range of subjects including:-
• Role of the Paediatric First Aider
• Seizure
• Primary survey
• Choking
• Resuscitation (CPR including the safe use of an AED)
• Minor injuries
• Wounds, bleeding and shock
• Recovery position
First Aid for Mental Health Level 2
1 Day course covering a range of subjects including:
- What is First Aid for Mental Health?
- Identifying mental health conditions
- Providing advice and starting a conversation
- Drugs and alcohol
- First Aid for Mental Health action plan
- First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace
Fire Safety Level 2
1 Day course covering a range of subjects including:
• The hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace
• How fire risk is controlled in the workplace
• The role of the nominated fire warden
• The principles and practice of fire safety management at work
Health and Safety Level 2
1 Day course covering subjects including:
• The roles and responsibilities for health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
• The value and process of risk assessments.
• The identification and control of workplace hazards.
• How to respond to workplace incidents and accidents
Safeguarding Level 3
1 Day course covering a range of subjects including:
• Safeguarding legislation and guidance
• Indicators of abuse or neglect
• Making judgements
• Communication
• Roles and responsibilities
• Sharing of information
• Dealing with and reporting of allegations and complaints
• Assessment and marking
FREC 3
5 Day (6 students : 1 instructor ratio)
FREC Level 3 provides the emergency responder with an enhanced level of medical capability to deal with a casualty in a trauma or medical emergency. The course focuses on the provision of effective trauma and medical management in all environments and industries.
*Onsite accommodation available - please enquire if required*
FREC 4
5 Day (6 students : 1 instructor ratio)
The FREC Level 4 Course benefits learners by enabling them to attain the knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with a range of prehospital emergency and urgent situations. This course is designed as the next step for those who have completed the QA Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF).
*Onsite accommodation available - please enquire if required*
Intermediate Life Support
1 Day
The Immediate Life Support Course (ILS) by Qualsafe is required to keep your First Response Emergency Care FREC 4 or Safe Administration of Lifesaving Medication qualification valid. This course can also be used by Health Care Professional staff to revalidate their ILS requirement. It is ideal for doctors surgeries and nursing staff, along with event medical staff needing to keep their FREC 4 qualification valid.
Safe Administration of Lifesaving Medications
2 Days
During the course, you will learn about the common types of Lifesaving Medication and their potential side effects. You will also learn how to determine a patient’s condition and how to assess, monitor, and review the effects of medication once it has been administered. Successful learners will leave the course equipped with all of the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to administer lifesaving medication safely and effectively in a Pre-Hospital environment.
Candidates must be employed by a CQC registered company and have successfully completed the First Response Emergency Care Level 4 or an equivalent qualification