Training
We provide a range of training courses that are targetted at the voluntary and community sector, although those from the public or private sector are often welcome to attend.
2012 Programe
First Aid at Work Refresher with McCrudden Training
This course is suitable for anyone who holds a valid three-year First Aid at Work, or Emergency First Aid at Work certificate and who hasn’t completed a refresher course in the past 12 months. It covers key life saving procedures and is sufficient to be considered an annual up-date course by the HSE. At the end of the short workshop, delegates will be able to: Prioritise injuries and administer appropriate first aid accordingly; Perform effective basic life support (CPR); Provide effective first aid to an unconscious casualty; and recognise the signs and symptoms of the most important first aid emergencies (including heart attacks, stroke and choking).
Date & Venue: Wednesday 28 March, 10am to 12.30pm at 3VA's Annexe, 8 Saffrons Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1DG
Assessment Method: Not applicable, though all those attending must demonstrate that they can administer CPR and put a casualty in the recovery position.
Cost: £45 for 3VA members; £55 for non-members
Bookings: Please use the online booking form accessed to the left of this page. Closing date for bookings is
Wednesday 14 March
This course is ideal for anyone who would like to gain a basic knowledge of First Aid skills.
The day covers first aid equipment, managing an emergency - prioritising injuries, life support (in line with 2010 Resus Council Guidelines), dealing with unconsciousness, bleeding, shock, broken bones, burns, choking and the most common first aid emergencies. The training meets the recommendations laid down by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) for the workplace certificate in low-moderate risk working environments.
Light lunch and refreshments will be available.
Date & Venue: Tuesday 1 May 2012, 9.30am to 4.30pm at Saffrons Sports Club, Compton Place Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1EA
Cost: £78 for Voluntary and Community Sector; £88 for others
Bookings: Please use the online booking form accessed to the left of this page, Closing date for bookings is Tuesday 17 April 2012
Suggestions?
If you've got any ideas or suggestions for training courses you would like to see - please get in touch. Julia Fowler, 3VA's Training Officer can be contacted on 01273 483 832 or julia.fowler@3va.org.uk (Tues/Wed/Thurs).
Specialised Training
If your organisation has a particular need, we would be more than happy to talk this through and put on bespoke training suited to you.
Free Resources
East Sussex County Council offers a free e-learning course on Child Protection. Log in to the website here using username: SCpvi and password: pvi006.