First Aid Courses & Event Cover
SafeSavvy Medical provides professional first aid and health & safety services to businesses and individuals.
Expert training
First Aid Courses
We use the latest first aid equipment to make training enjoyable, hands-on and customised to you.
Experience first aiders
First Aid for Events
We provide experienced and qualified first aiders and medical staff for any event. With ambulances and mobile treatment centres available.
First Aid Courses
We provide first aid services for both individuals and organisations, no matter how big or small and can tailor courses to meet your specific needs.
Paediatric & Childcare First Aid
The course focuses on emergency scenarios that are faced by childcare professionals, teachers and parents.
Activity First Aid
This first aid course teaches the necessary skills that can be applied to an emergency situation in a range of sports and activities. This course is particularly ideal for coaches.
First Aid at Work
Compliant with the current Health and Safety Regulations, this course provides extensive skills needed to become a confident first aider.
Emergency First Aid at Work
This course is ideal for workplaces that present few health and safety risks, but provides the essential skills for life saving first aid.
Re-Certification First Aid at Work
Update on the first aid skills for those who need to renew their First Aid at Work certificate and whose existing certificate is still valid.
AED (Defibrillator)
Training
The course teaches the essential skills required by an AED operator and gives students the confidence to know what to do in this kind of emergency.
Event First Aid
We provide experienced medical teams for your event. SafeSavvy can provide First Aiders for any event and are fully insured. We pride ourselves on a professional approach and comply with all HSE guidelines.We have the latest medical equipment as well as a mobile medical unit and fully equipped ambulance to always ensure we are equipped for the worst case scenerio.Please contact us for further information or advice on a no-obligation basis.
Why Choose SafeSavvy Medical for Your Event?
Trained & Checked
Included in our event service is a full risk assessment for every aspect of the event. Risk assessments and our event cover are fully compliant with HSE guidelines.
Our staff are fully checked and expertly trained in first aid, we also have qualified medical professionals on board.
Fully Equipped First Aiders
We hope your event goes off without any issues, but if any situations arise you can feel assured in the knowledge that our team is there, equipped for the worst case scenario.With an ambulance, first aid tents and a mobile medical unit, we can attend any event no matter the size or location.
Professional Service
Speak with us for a no-obligation quote. We'll also answer any questions and provide independent advice for your specific event.When we receive your booking form, you can rest assured that our Event Medical Team will be there to support your Event.
Events We've Provided First Aid For
Rox Music & Arts
Rox is a free Music & Arts Festival which is a nationally recognised event attracting thousands of music lovers.
Blues on the Farm
Voted 'Best British Blues Festival 2010', the event is staged in a 40 acre setting on the Sussex Coast
Big Bite Food Festival
With, 23,000 visitors over the weekend in 2014, Big Bite is one of the largest food festivals in the West Sussex.
Chichester Rugby Club
We provided medical cover for CRFC's West Sussex Mini Festival, a one day rugby tournament for U7 - U12s teams.
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First Aid Training Course
First Aid at Work
This course is legally compliant with the current Health and Safety (first aid) Regulations 1981. Upon successful completion of this three-day course, first aiders receive certification to allow them to practise for three years after which a re-qualification course becomes necessary. The course provides the comprehensive set of practical skills needed to become a confident first aider at work, giving you both the ability and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies.
Who is the First Aid at Work course for?
This course is designed for people who want to receive our most thorough first aid training and is especially suited for nominated workplace first aiders looking to gain comprehensive, certified approval via our Qualification Centre.
Course Duration
Three days, minimum 18 hours classroom attendance
Assessment and Certification
Candidates will complete a number of Practical Assessments & a Multiple Choice Test Certificate and wallet card issued via our approved qualification centre, Qualsafe. However, it is recommended that you update your skills by taking an annual refresher. This can be done online if you so wish.
What will you learn?
The content of the course will cover how to deal with the following:
Assessing and approaching an incident
Barriers and Protection
Accidents and illness
Using a first aid kit
Simple record keeping
Treatment of an unconscious casualty
Heart attacks
Resuscitation
Shock Choking
Bleeding
Burns and scalds
Poisoning
Fractures
Seizures
Asthma
Severe allergic reaction
Eye injuries
Low blood sugar
Fainting
First Aid Training Course
First Aid at Work Requalification
This course updates the first aid skills for people who need to renew their statutory first aid at work certificate and whose existing certificate is still valid. First aiders whose certificates have expired for more than 28 days (3 months from October 2013) must attend the three-day first aid at work course. Please note that you need to have completed this course before the 28 days (3 months from April 2013) after the expiry of your certificate.
Who is the First Aid at Work Requalification course for?
The course is for people wishing to renew a valid First Aid at Work certificate.
Course Duration
Two days, minimum 12 hours contact.
Assessment and Certification
After completing the course, successful candidates receive the approved First Aid at Work certificate and wallet card, via our qualification centre – Qualsafe, which is valid for three years.
What will you learn?
The course aims to update, refresh and enforce your knowledge of the First Aid at Work syllabus, while allowing time for revision and practice sessions in preparation for a final assessment.
Assessing and approaching an incident
Barriers and Protection
Accidents and illness
Using a first aid kit
Simple record keeping
Treatment of an unconscious casualty
Heart attacks
Resuscitation
Shock Choking
Bleeding
Burns and scalds
Poisoning
Fractures
Seizures
Asthma
Severe allergic reaction
Eye injuries
Low blood sugar
Fainting
First Aid Training Course
Paediatric & Childcare First Aid Training
This paediatric first aid course meets the requirements of the Early Years foundation stage statutory framework. The course focuses on emergency scenarios that are faced by professionals, including teachers, au pairs, playgroup and nursery personnel, in fact anyone looking after infants and young children, including parents.It meets Ofsted requirements for registered child-minders and the requirements for nannies under the Approved Carers Scheme. It can also be used as evidence for employees working towards an NVQ in Childcare and Education.
Who is the Paediatric First Aid course for?
The course is for anyone who has or works with infants and young children, or for any personnel working towards an NVQ in Childcare and Education.
Course Duration
12 hours contact, (can be done in 3 hourly sessions, over four week period).
Assessment and Certification
Practical assessment throughout your training & multiple-choice test. Certificate and wallet card issued via our approved qualification centre, Qualsafe. Valid for three years.
What will you learn?
The course aims to update, refresh and enforce your knowledge of the First Aid at Work syllabus, while allowing time for revision and practice sessions in preparation for a final assessment.
Action planning
Treatment of an unconscious casualty
Resuscitation
Choking
Asthma and diabetic emergencies
Head injuries
Seizures and febrile convulsions
Bleeding
Burns
Sprains, strains and fractures
Poisoning, bites and stings
Allergies and Anaphylaxis
Foreign objects
Childhood conditions (e.g. meningitis; croup; sickle cell).
First Aid Training Course
Emergency First Aid at Work
This course is ideal for smaller workplaces that present few health and safety risks. The skills covered by our emergency 1 day course vary greatly from our full 3 day course, First Aid at Work.
Who is the Emergency First Aid at Work Course for?
The course is designed for people who want to receive training in emergency first aid and is especially suited for nominated first aiders in smaller, low risk working environments.
Course Duration
Three days, minimum 18 hours classroom attendance
Assessment and Certification
Practical Assessment throughout your training & multiple choice test. Certificate and wallet card issued via our approved qualification centre, Qualsafe.
What will you learn?
The content of this course provides basic life-saving first aid and workplace health and safety regulations, covering the following:
Health and safety (first aid) regulations
Managing an incident
The priorities of first aid
Treatment of an unconscious casualty
Resuscitation
Shock
Choking
Seizures
Bleeding
Common workplace injuries
First Aid Training Course
AED & CPR Training Courses
In the UK, one person suffers a heart attack every two minutes but the majority could be saved if their heart was shocked back into rhythm.In an ideal world an AED should be available within four minutes of someone suffering from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).We passionately believe in improving AED access and training because it has been proven to save lives. The course teaches the essential skills required by an AED operator and gives students the confidence to know what to do in this kind of emergency. No previous first aid knowledge is necessary to attend an AED course.
Who is this training for?
This course is suitable for anyone interested in furthering their emergency aid skills, or takes part in an organised first aid scheme. For health care workers, this course serves as a basic module.
Course Duration
Four hours.
Assessment and Certification
Practical Assessment throughout your training & multiple choice test. Certificate and wallet card issued via our approved qualification centre, Qualsafe. Valid for one year.
What will you learn?
The course covers how to use an automated external defibrillator. Course content:
Treatment of an unconscious casualty
Resuscitation
Heart attacks
Getting to know the AED (any type)
Operating the AED
First Aid Training Course
Activity & Sports First Aid Course
The QA Level 2 Award in Activity First Aid (QCF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for those who have a responsibility to provide first aid in outdoor and activity based environments. Successful candidates will gain the knowledge and skills needed to treat a range of conditions that could occur during any form of activity, from life threatening illnesses to minor injuries. SafeSavvy can tailor courses to match your specific situation and requirements. For example we often show how to treat a casualty who may be wearing special equipment such as helmets. We can take extra focus on those certain injuries that are most likely to occur and ensure you have an even greater understanding on how to respond if the need ever arises.
Who is the Activity First Aid course for?
This course is designed for people who want to receive our most thorough first aid training and is especially suited for nominated workplace first aiders looking to gain comprehensive, certified approval via our Qualification Centre.
Course Duration
Two days, minimum 12 hours classroom attendance
Assessment and Certification
Candidates will complete the relevant practical assessments throughout the course and will be asked to take a multiple-choice test at the end of the training. Your certificate and wallet card will be issued via our approved qualification centre, Qualsafe. This activity first aid qualification is valif for 3 years. However, it is recommended that you update your skills by taking an annual refresher. This can be completed online.
What will you learn?
The activity first aid course will cover how to deal with the following:
The role and responsibilities of a first aider
Assessing an incident
Managing an unresponsive casualty
CPR
Recovery Position
Heart Attack
Stroke
Head, neck and back injuries
Chest and abdominal injuries
Fractures
External bleeding
Shock
Burns and scalds
Choking
Poisoning
Anaphylaxis
Asthma
Diabetes
Epilepsy and seizures
Treatment for hot and cold temperatures
Minor injuries Sprains, strains and dislocations
Eye injuries