Mentric Training

Comprehensive CPR training to prepare individuals for emergency response situations.

⏳ 1 day

📍 Hybrid

📜 Certificate provided upon completion by recognized training body

Introduction to CPR and Emergency Response: Understanding the importance of CPR, recognising cardiac arrest signs, and emergency response steps.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Overview: The Chain of Survival including early recognition, early CPR, rapid defibrillation, advanced care, and post-cardiac arrest care.
Adult CPR Techniques: Proper hand placement, compression depth, and rate; the 30:2 ratio for compressions and breaths; using a CPR face shield or barrier device.
Child and Infant CPR Techniques: Differences in hand placement, compression depth, and rate for children and infants; modifications in breath delivery for infants.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use: Basics of AED functionality, proper pad placement, safety precautions, and AEDs used for adults, children, and infants.

Training designed to equip individuals with essential first aid skills for responding effectively to injuries and emergencies.

⏳ 1 day

📍 Hybrid

📜 Certificate provided upon completion by recognized training body

Introduction to First Aid: Basic principles and goals of first aid, legal and ethical considerations.
Assessment and Triage: Scene safety and patient assessment, prioritizing care based on injury severity.
Wound Care and Bleeding Control: Types of wounds, methods to stop bleeding, bandaging techniques, and infection prevention.
Burns and Scalds: Types and severity of burns, initial treatment for thermal, chemical, and electrical burns.
Fractures, Sprains, and Dislocations: Recognizing fractures and other injuries, basic splinting, and immobilization techniques.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED Basics: CPR steps for adults, children, and infants, and using an AED for cardiac emergencies.
Choking and Respiratory Emergencies: Recognizing choking signs, abdominal thrusts, back slaps, and emergency care.
Medical Emergencies: Responding to heart attacks, strokes, seizures, and allergic reactions, recognizing signs of shock and how to manage it.
Environmental Emergencies: Handling heatstroke, hypothermia, and poisoning.

Comprehensive training to equip healthcare professionals with best practices for managing COVID-19 safely and effectively.

⏳ 1 day

📍 Hybrid

📜 Certificate provided upon completion by recognized training body

Overview of COVID-19: Basic knowledge of SARS-CoV-2, transmission, understanding symptoms, and disease progression.
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC): Standard precautions including hand hygiene, PPE, respiratory hygiene, and cleaning/disinfection protocols.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Correct use, removal, and disposal of masks, gloves, face shields; fit-testing and donning/doffing procedures.
Patient Assessment and Monitoring: Identifying symptoms, assessing severity, monitoring oxygen levels, and identifying red flags.
Isolation and Quarantine Protocols: Isolation procedures for symptomatic patients, guidance on home isolation vs. hospital care.
Testing and Contact Tracing Basics: Overview of COVID-19 testing types and the importance of contact tracing.
Vaccination and Immunization Awareness: COVID-19 vaccination protocols, patient education, and myths vs. facts about vaccination.
Mental Health and Stress Management: Addressing psychological stress for healthcare workers, coping strategies, and support resources.

Comprehensive training program to equip General Duty Assistants with the essential skills and knowledge required to support healthcare facilities.

⏳ 1 day

📍 Hybrid

📜 Certificate provided upon completion by recognized training body

Role and Responsibilities of a General Duty Assistant: Scope of practice, ethical considerations, and understanding the healthcare team structure.
Patient Care and Hygiene: Assisting patients with personal hygiene and daily activities; proper techniques for bed bathing, oral care, and grooming.
Basic Nursing Skills: Measuring vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure), recognizing normal vs. abnormal readings, and reporting findings.
Assisting with Patient Mobility: Safe lifting, moving, and positioning techniques; using mobility aids and preventing falls.
Basic First Aid and Emergency Response: CPR and basic life support techniques; responding to emergencies and alerting healthcare staff.
Communication Skills and Patient Interaction: Effective communication with patients and families; confidentiality and patient privacy guidelines.
Documentation and Reporting: Basics of medical documentation, patient status, and incidents reporting to healthcare professionals.
COVID-19 Specific Protocols: Understanding and implementing COVID-19 guidelines; special care considerations for patients.

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