Heart Safe Skills Academy 

Our basic observation training course is aimed at students and carers who want to improve their understanding in healthcare by learning how to undertake, document and report their observations
The main aims of the courses are to provide:

Vital signs – pulse, blood pressure (manual and/or digital), respiration rate, oxygen saturation
Vital sign – language associated with
Neurological observations
Axillary, oral, tympanic temperature
Blood sugar monitoring
record keeping, consent and confidentiality will also be discussed.

This one day course is designed to teach you how to effectively assess and manage acute wounds with suture closure. The day is divided into theory and practice, giving you the opportunity to safely practice.

Included within the theory:

Basic anatomy and physiology,
Wound assessment
Stages of wound healing
Types of analgesia & Lidocaine techniques
Documentation & consent
Suture material & techniques
This workshop gives staff the theoretical knowledge required to undertake this skill, however they are required to obtain sign off in their own clinical area through observed practice before they can perform this skill independently.

This resource provides information for hospital and community-based nurses, medical students and junior doctors on different types of wounds and highlights the importance of early intervention coupled with the fact that the early warning signs and symptoms are easily overlooked in wounds that can deteriorate rapidly and need to be understood as systemic diseases rather than local lesions. The aim is to reduce the risk of complications and maximise patient outcomes, which curbs health care costs. The target audience for this course may include Staff Nurse/ Community Nurse (equivalent to UK Band 5)
Practice Nurses
Nursing Associates
Junior Doctors
Physician Associates

This course will benefit supporting organisations with Staff that can competently and efficiently assess and manage patients with minor injury conditions.

Staff will have improved confidence with managing patients with minor injuries across a range of settings.

On completion of the course the student will have increased confidence and skills to assess patients with a variety of presenting complaints within minor injury conditions including; joint examinations, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, back and hip examination, knee, lower leg and ankle/foot. Practical skills including Bandaging, Slings, suturing, Plastering and splinting are included.

This 1-day intensive ECG interpretation workshop provides a comprehensive overview of ECG interpretation for nursing and medical students or anyone new to Emergency Medicine, and wider healthcare or looking to gain confidence in understanding ECGs. A workbook is provided, both for in course learning and post course reference. An end of course MCQ Exam is required to be completed to successfully pass this course

This in-house trauma course was developed to reflect the complexity of trauma patient care within the Emergency Department (ED) in a way that matches how 21st century nurses learn and attain knowledge. It is underpinned by current trauma care principles, NICE guidelines, and TQUiN competencies. The course combines practical teaching sessions, workshops, simulation training and non-technical skills.
Band 5 and 6 nurses who are new to the Emergency Department (ED) are eligible to attend the course, along with medical and nursing students wishing to advance their career within emergency medicine. This course will provide all the basic trauma skills required of nurses, AHP and medical students, experiencing trauma care for the first time.

This half-day course on Injection Administration Training provides participants with an opportunity to gain both theoretical knowledge and simulated practice experience in a friendly classroom environment.
The course is intended to provide a comprehensive understanding of injection techniques and routes, as well as common injectable medications (excluding intravenous administration).

Throughout the course, learners will have access to a range of educational resources and simulation equipment to facilitate their learning. The course will be delivered by experienced and current clinical educators who are extremely knowledgeable in injection administration.

By the end of the course, participants will have demonstrated theoretical understanding and practical competency in injection administration. The skills and knowledge gained through this course will enable participants to provide safe and effective injection administration in a clinical setting, ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients.

Confirmation or verification of death is defined as deciding whether a person is actually deceased. Verification of death can be undertaken by a competent registered nurse in line with their employer’s policies to determine local agreements about the circumstances in which this can be done. In contrast, certification of death is done by a registered medical practitioner.

Course Content:
Introduction to verification of death
Key definitions of the verification of death
Professional and legal considerations
Local policies and procedures
Verification of expected death
Verification of unexpected death
Conditions unequivocally associated with death
Procedure for verifying a death
Clinical examination
Care after death
Documentation and record-keeping
Role of the coroner and procurator fiscal
Reporting to the health and safety executive

The intraosseous Vascular Access course will teach clinicians how to use the EZ-IO drill to place intraosseous lines in the proximal tibia, distal tibia and proximal humerus using simulated bones. The course covers the indications for intraosseous line insertion including the need for immediate venous access. The principles and practice of technique, indications and contraindications to intraosseous access will be taught along with device removal and after care.

This course is ideal for members of Acute Response Teams and Critical Care Outreach, Junior Doctors, Dentists, ward Nurses and pre-hospital healthcare professionals. It is a 8 hour course that covers assessment and intervention of a patient’s airway, familiarisation of the iGel , oxygen management and airway adjuncts and provides simulated practical insertions of all devices. After the course, candidates are required to complete assessment and sign off in practice. Session 2 of the course provides learners with guidance on catastrophic bleeding control, including dealing with the inherent dangers associated with the use of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings whilst administering First Aid in a clinical and pre-hospital environment. Topics covered include Equipment
Primary survey
Catastrophic bleeding
Haemostatic dressings
Tourniquets
Top-to-toe survey
Environmental issues
Handover to the emergency services.

This course will help you to understand anaphylaxis and the severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions that trigger it. At EduCare, we ensure that all of our training courses are written and endorsed by experts. This course has been endorsed by the School and Public Health Nurses Association.

This short course on emergency management of Anaphylaxis covers important aspects of such as:

what anaphylaxis is, along with common causes
possible signs and symptoms of someone suffering with anaphylaxis
a look at different treatments for anaphylaxis
information on dealing with anaphylaxis
how to reduce the risk of anaphylaxis
information on alternative medication
emergency procedures

The QA Level 3 Award in the Safe Administration of Lifesaving Medication (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification specifically designed for prehospital care providers who have a specific responsibility at work to be able to safely administer and monitor the effects of medication.

During the course candidates will learn about the common types of life saving medication and their potential side effects. They 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 candidates will leave the course equipped with all of the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to administer lifesaving medication safely and effectively in a prehospital environment