INDIVIDUALS who are likely to be the first to respond to an emergency at work are gaining extra skills through a new qualification being delivered by FS Training.

There is growing demand for the L3 Award in First Response Emergency Care from organisations across a wide range of sectors including security, construction, motor sports and higher risk environments. These include the University of Northampton which funded all its security staff to undertake the pre-hospital care qualification.

FS Training Director Felice Santoriello, who works as one of the county’s paramedics, said it makes sense for responsible employers to ensure their staff have the appropriate training.

“This new qualification will give those acting as a first responder to an emergency the skills to cope with an emergency,” said Felice, who heads up a team who are hand-picked for their knowledge and subject expertise. Like all the company’s courses it can delivered as an open course or at the client’s premises.

The company is a recognised training centre for Qualsafe Awards in First Aid Training, an Ofqual recognised awarding organisation.

Felice said: “We use the very best instructors and assessors who have the experience and subject expertise to deliver the courses. This means the training is up to date, relevant and practical.

“First aid training in the workplace is a legal requirement and there will be some businesses looking to tick the box so want the cheapest option. We know we are not the cheapest but we believe we are competitive and deliver sessions that meet national industry standards. People taking our courses feel it is money well spent which in an emergency could make all the difference.”

Open courses run every month in Northampton and Kettering include:

QA l3 First Aid at Work

QA L3 Emergency First Aid

QA L3 Paediatric First Aid

All the company’s courses include safe use of a defibrillator as standard

“All first aid training courses can be tailored to suit any specific environmental or occupational requirements,” said Felice. “We deliver through a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on sessions which develop each person’s ability and, most importantly, practical confidence. We can deliver these courses in your premises at a time and place to suit yourselves.”

To find out more call 01536 526434, book online through the website at www.fstraining.co.uk or email [email protected]