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The aim of this Evac Chair Instructor course is to provide you with the knowledge, skills and attitude to train others in the use of Evac Chairs & other emergency evacuation equipment..

Course objectives:

At the end of this Evac Chair Instructor Course, learners you will be able to:

Explain the legislation affecting the people who have difficulty with mobility

Carry out an Evacuation Risk Assessment

Prepare the equipment ready for use

Manoeuvre the equipment to the escape route and down the stairs

Use evacuation equipment

 Course Contents:

Module 1 Evacuations: What & Why?

Module 2 Legal requirements

Module 3 Evacuation Assessment

Module 4 Emergency Evacuation Plans & Procedures

Module 5 Evacuation Equipment

Candidate Requirements: To successfully complete this Evac Chair Instructor good understanding of both oral and written English. It would be benificial if candidates have completed a Fire Safety & Marshal Instructor course, QQI Level 6 Manual Handling Instructor or QQI Level 6 Patient Handling Instructor Course.

Duration: Two hours.

Certification and Accreditation: On successful completion of this course, candidates will receive a Qualtec Evac Chair Instructor Certificate valid for 5 years.

Resource Material: Candidates who successfully complete all practical and theory assessments of our Evac Chair Instructor course will be provided with all material required to deliver Emergency Evacuation training. Material will include PowerPoint, Course Notes, Health & Safety Legislation information & Trainee Assessment Sheets.

Post Training Support: We will provide post training support and advice to any or all candidate who may require it.

Refreshments: Tea, Coffee is provided every day.

Testimonials:

“The course was well presented and encouraged participants to engage.” Garrett Doyle, Rehabcare“Thanks Sean, for a good course.” Kenneth Scally, Pulse First Aid Training
“Very good course, well presented.” Mick Fahey, R.E.C. Safety Services Ltd.“well run, practical and focused course. It covered all the information needed to deliver the programme.” Margaret Kearns“Excellent course, well presented.” Mark Dodd, MarkDodd.ie“I was very happy with allthat we went through today. Thank you.” Fergal Graham, Galro
“A pleasure as always, excellent at what you do.” Jessica Coffey“Excellent course, I found the practical elements very enjoyable. Thanks Sean.” Fabian Kerley

The aim of this Prevention and Management of Aggression and Violence Instructor Course is to equip the learner with the ability to provides staff members with the knowledge, confidence and skill in recognising the early indicators, assessing and de-escalating aggressive behaviour encountered within the context of their role.

Prevention and Management of Aggression and Violence Instructor Course Course Contents

Day 1: Theory of violence and aggression in the workplace (zoom)

What violence and aggression in the workplace is

Understanding and managing conflict within healthcare

Ethical & Legal requirements associated with violence and aggression

Strategies to avoid occurrences of aggression and violence

Identification, assessment and resolution of conflict

Recognition, assessment and management of escalating situations.

Assault cycle

Recognition and assessment of the escalation process

Use of stage specific de-escalation skills

Service user and situation specific risk assessment and management.

Verbal de-escalation skills

Management of verbal aggression

Crisis management

Physical and psychological risks involved in physical interventions

Safe practice in lone working and working alone

Personal safety in providing physical care

Risks associated with the use of physical interventions

Day 2:  Physical Interventions and breakaway techniques (Classroom)

Physical intervention

Team Physical techniques

Disengagement interventions

Safe physical containment

Evasive techniques

Immobilizing and transporting patients

Day 3: Classroom

Refresh physical skills

Delivery of theory content

Delivery of physical exercises

This course is based on the HSE’s  Policy on the Prevention and Management of Work-Related Aggression & Violence 2018, their Strategy for Managing Work-related Aggression and Violence within the Irish Health Service 2008 and the Mental Health Commissions’ Code of Practice on the use of Physical Restraint.

Entry requirements

Learners should have a good command of English. They should have basic IT skills. If unsure, this can be assessed on this website.

Prevention and Management of Aggression and Violence Instructor Course Training Delivery Approach and Location

This course is  3 days in duration and is delivered through 1 day on Zoom and day 2 & 3 in the classroom.

Learners must be present online for the fully duration. They are expected to actively engage in the course through completion of polls and responding to questions.

Technical Support

If learners have any academic IT issues they can contact the trainer by email or [email protected] from 9.00 until 5 Monday to Friday. They can also contact outside these hours in the cause of urgent issues.

Prevention and Management of Aggression and Violence Instructor Course Course Certification 
In successful completion of this course learners will receive a Qualtec Prevention and Management of Aggression and Violence Instructor Course (PMAV) Instructor Certificate.

Why Qualtec?

Experience. We are delivering instructor courses for the last 15 years and have trained over 1,000 learners.

Open source: You will be able to deliver this course both inside and outside your organisation.

Satisfaction. We get great feedback on this course. Check out the testimonials below. People come away feeling competent to deliver it. We provide a money back guarantee! If you are not satisfied after the first day we will refund the course fee!!!

Price. We are competitively priced. There may be cheaper out there. However we offer value for money.

Competence. All of our trainers are fully qualified to deliver this course. They have been delivering this course for 10 years in Healthcare and Mental Health staff.

Resources. On completion of this course learners will have access to our PowerPoint presentation, guides, videos and useful links.

Progression. On completion of this QQI Level 6 Manual Handling Instructor course learners can progress onto the QQI Level 6 Patient Handling Instructor Course, PHECC FAR Instructor Course, PHECC CFR Instructor Course, Abrasive Wheels Instructor Course, Fire Safety and Fire Marshall Instructor Course, DSE/VDU Asssesor Course and the QQI Level 6 Training Delivery & Evaluation Course.

This Mental Health And Wellbeing First Aid Instructor Course will equip learners with knowledge and skills to train others on a range of mental health illnesses enabling the recognition of common signs and symptoms either during a mental health crisis or during the development of a mental health illness.

Mental Health And Wellbeing First Aid Instructor Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course you will be able to:

• Explain Mental Health
• Explain why people develop mental health conditions
• Provide advice and practical support for a person presenting a mental health condition
• Recognise the signs and symptoms associated with anxiety and depression
• Recognise and manage stress
• Develop empathic listening skills
• Challenge stigma
• Recognise and identify range mental conditions
• Develop a and Wellbeing at Work action plan for mental health and be able to put it in place
• Implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace

Certification 

Learners who complete the Mental Health And Wellbeing First Aid Instructor Course will receive a Qualtec Mental Health at Work And Wellbeing First Aid Instructor Certificate.

Time Commitment 

Preparation of topic for 15-minute presentation.  Allow 2 hours for this preparation. Delivered on day 3 of the course.

Training Delivery Approach and Location

This course is delivered through Zoom over 3 days.

Why Qualtec?

Experience. We are delivering this course for the last 15 years and have trained over 1,000 learners. We were one of the first companies to be approved to deliver this course.

Satisfaction. We get great feedback on this course. Check out the testimonials below. People come away feeling competent to deliver it. We provide a money back guarantee! If you are not satisfied after the first day we will refund the course fee!!!

Price. We are competitively priced. There may be cheaper out there. However, we offer value for money.

Competence. All of our trainers are fully qualified to deliver this course.

Resources. On completion of this course learners will be registered on our elearning centre. In this they will have access to our training plans, PowerPoint presentation, guides, videos and useful links.

Progression.

Other Instructor course that would be relevant include PHECC FAR Instructor Course, QQI Level 6 Manual Handling Instructor Course, QQI Level 6 Training Delivery & Evaluation Course

Infection Control Instructor Course aim:

The aim of this Infection Control Instructor course is to provide you with the knowledge, skills and resources to train direct patient carers in Infection Control.

Infection Control Course Content

Module 1 Basic Microbiology:
• Chain of Infection,
• Healthcare associated Infection
• Antimicrobial Resistance

Module 2 Standard and transmission-based precaution

• Introduction to standard and transmission-based precautions
• Hand hygiene including use of different agents, technique
• Respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette

The following modules have been recorded and are available online

• Management of blood or body fluid exposure
• Infectious conditions that may require absence from work or work restrictions
• Personal protective equipment
• Management of waste including safe disposal of sharps
• Environmental hygiene and management of spillages
• Patient care equipment/instruments and devices
• Management of linen
• Handling and transporting laboratory specimens
• Principles of clean to dirty workflow
• Patient transfer
• Transmission-based precautions including PPE and instituting precautions based on signs and symptoms

Module 3 Clinical Assessment Skills
• Awareness of how to access authoritative sources of IPC
• Identifying incidents and risks relating to IPC
• Communication relating to IPC

The learning outcomes are based on QQI’s Course descriptor for Level 5 Infection Control, HPSC’s  Guidelines on Infection Prevention and Control and the HSE’s Core Infection Prevention and Control Knowledge and Skills .Framework Document

Infection Control Instructor Course Assessment

Learners will complete a 20 question exam and will demonstrate hand hygiene putting on and removing PPE correctly

Entry requirements

This course is directed at existing trainers who have already completed a “Train the Trainer” course such as QQI Level 6 Training Delivery & Evaluation, QQI Level 6 Manual Handling Instructor, QQI Level 6 Patient Handling Instructor  PHECC FAR Instructor or PHECC CFR Instructor.

VDU Assessor Course Aim: 

The aim of this VDU Assessor course is to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills to be able to assess Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Workstations and advise others on the correct set up of workstations 

Course Objectives: 

On completion of this VDU Assessor course delegates will be able to: 

• Identify the hazards associated with Display Screen Equipment (DSE) 
• Explain the harm posed by Display Screen Equipment (DSE) 
• Explain the legislation that applies to Display Screen Equipment (DSE) 
• Carry out a Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Workstation Assessment 

Content: 

• What/why? 
• Legal requirements 
• Minimum Requirements 
• Anatomy & backcare 
• Ergonomic principles and Risk Assessment 
• Skills demonstration 

Resources: 

On completion of this course learners will have access to our online resources complete with interactive exercises, guide documents, Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessment Sheets and Checklists. 

Location: 

Currently we are delivering this course through videoconferencing to the comfort of your own home!  

Course Certification 

On successful completion of this VDU Assessor course, delegates will receive a Qualtec DSE VDU Assessor Certificate 

Why complete this course?

The Health & Safety Authority require that VDU assessments are carried out for all computer users. This is outlined in the Safety Health and Welfare (General Application) Regulations: Chapter 5 of Part 2.

Entry requirements

This course is directed at existing trainers who have already completed a “Train the Trainer” course such as QQI Level 6 Training Delivery & Evaluation, QQI Level 6 Manual Handling Instructor, QQI Level 6 Patient Handling Instructor  PHECC FAR Instructor or PHECC CFR Instructor.

Train the Trainer Course Aim:

The aim of this Train the Trainer course (Training Delivery and Evaluation) is to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and attitude to prepare for, deliver and evaluate training.

Train the Trainer Learning Outcomes

On completion of this Train the Trainer course (Training Delivery and Evaluation) you will be able to:

• Outline the theories underlying the delivery and evaluation of training interventions
• Explore the elements which impact on the effectiveness of a training session
• Demonstrate an awareness of a range of issues to include equality, diversity and disability
• Deliver appropriate training content and materials using a range of training aids
• Formulate appropriate evaluation tools, techniques and approaches for a training session
• Provide constructive feedback to participants in relation to training intervention
• Apply a comprehensive range of specialised training delivery and evaluation skills
• Devise a training evaluation process
• Select from a range of evaluation tools, techniques and approaches for a training session
• Report on a training evaluation to include the identification of areas for improvement

Train the Trainer Course Content

• Theories of Training and Adult Learning
• Group Formation & Dynamics
• Roles & Responsibilities of the Trainer
• Teaching Methods and Aids
• Session Preparation & Delivery
• Theories of Evaluation
• Development of Evaluation Tools
• Constructive feedback
• Session Review and Improvement

Course Duration: 5 days

Entry requirements

To ensure the greatest opportunity for successful participation in our programmes, learners are required to have a good command of English in terms of reading, writing and speaking.

This standard of proficiency is indicated by achieving or exceeding the standard of CEFR B2+ Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Learners who have achieved a passing grade at Junior Certificate level will be deemed to meet this criterion. However, learners for whom English is not their first language, are required to advise Qualtec, and may be required to provide evidence of proficiency.  This could include completing a standardised CEFR test or equivalent.

Learners should have basic IT skills. They will need to be able email, word process (Word) and use Presentation software (Powerpoint) and Zoom. They must have good broadband access and their own laptop/ tablet with microphone and speakers. The course should be completed in a quite location. This can be tested prior to the course commencement.

Course Assignments & Time Commitment 

Learners will need to complete a number of assignments.

At the end of the course you will be expected to do a presentation using PowerPoint.

Following your course you will be required to carry out a 1500-word reflective journal – you will have 7 days after the course to carry this out.

Allow 4 hours to complete and due on final day.

Lesson Plan for allocated topic (template provided). Allow I hour for completion and due on the final day of the course.

Preparation of topic for 15 minute presentation.  Allow 2 hours for this preparation. Delivered on the final day of the course.

Training Delivery Approach and Location

This course is delivered through Zoom. Learners must be present online for the full duration. They are expected to actively engage in the course through completion of polls and responding to questions

Flexibility

Learners may complete the various days above over several courses. However, these must be completed in the sequence outlined above and completed within a six-month period.

Course Certification: On successful completion of this course you will receive a QQI Level 6 Training Delivery & Evaluation certificate

Course progression: On completion of this Train the Trainer course learners can progress on to competing other Instructor courses such as our QQI Level 6 Manual Handling Instructor course, QQI Level 6 Patient Handling Instructor course, Abrasive Wheels Instructor course, Fire Safety & Marshall Instructor course, PHECC FAR Instructor course, PHECC CFR Instructor course or  Working at Heights Instructor course.

Course Testimonials:

“This Train the Trainer course really broadens your views, skills and in particular evaluation skills.” Alexander Kevin Loughney

“Great Train the Trainer course. As before, I found Sean excellent. Will use Qualtec again.” Paul Bradley

“The trainer was very open to every students experience and opinion.” Donal MacCarthaigh, Albany Training

“Brilliant Train the Trainer course to take, excellent presentation.” Michael O’Brien, Flexibus