Empowering Care Excellence: Amethyst Comprehensive Staff Training Programmes

At Amethyst Care and Support Group, we are committed to delivering exceptional care by ensuring our staff receive high-quality training. Our comprehensive training programs provide the necessary knowledge and skills to enhance safety, care, and overall service quality. Below is an overview of the training courses we offer.

First Aid Training

• Blended Learning Guidance – A structured approach to combining online and in-person first aid training.
• Emergency First Aid at Work – Covers essential first aid skills for workplace emergencies.
• Basic Life Support – Level 2 RQF – Provides fundamental life-saving techniques, including CPR.
• First Aid at Work – In-depth training to handle various first aid scenarios in the workplace.
• First Aid at Work Requalification – Refresher training for individuals with an existing first aid qualification.
• CPR & AED – Focuses on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
• Emergency Paediatric First Aid – Essential first aid skills for infants and children.
• Paediatric First Aid – Comprehensive training on responding to child and infant emergencies.
• Basic Life Support & Safe Use of an AED – A combination of life support techniques and AED operation.
• Oxygen Therapy – Teaches safe and effective administration of oxygen in emergencies.
• Anaphylaxis Management – Covers identification and emergency response for severe allergic reactions.
• Activity First Aid – Training on responding to injuries and emergencies during resident activities.
• Basic Life Support – Non-Regulated – Provides fundamental life-saving techniques outside of accredited training.
• Annual Refresher – Ensures first aid knowledge remains up to date with yearly refresher courses.
• Appointed Person – Training for individuals designated to oversee first aid arrangements.
• First Aid Qualification Combination Guidance – Outlines best practices for combining first aid certifications.

Mental Health First Aid Training

• Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health (Level 1/4) – Introduction to recognizing and addressing mental health concerns.
• First Aid for Youth Mental Health (Level 2/5) – Focuses on supporting young individuals with mental health challenges.
• First Aid for Mental Health (Level 2/5) – Covers identification and response strategies for mental health conditions.
• Supervising First Aid for Mental Health (Level 3/6) – Equips supervisors with the skills to support and manage mental health in the workplace.
• First Aider for Mental Health Badge – Recognition for trained mental health first aiders.
• First Aid for Mental Health Annual Refresher – Keeps mental health first aid knowledge current.

Safeguarding Training

• Awareness of Safeguarding (Level 1) – Introduction to recognizing and responding to safeguarding concerns.
• Principles of Safeguarding (Level 3) – Advanced training on safeguarding policies and procedures.

Manual Handling Training

• Manual Handling (Level 2/5) – Covers safe lifting techniques to reduce the risk of injury when handling objects or assisting residents.

Fire Safety Training

• Fire Safety Awareness (Level 1/4) – Basic knowledge of fire risks and prevention strategies.
• Fire Safety (Level 2/5) – Comprehensive training on fire prevention, risk assessment, and emergency response.

Health & Safety Training

• Health & Safety Awareness (Level 1/4) – Covers basic workplace health and safety practices.
• Health & Safety (Level 2/5) – More detailed training on maintaining a safe work environment.
• Health & Safety (Level 3) – Advanced course for those responsible for workplace health and safety compliance.

At AmethystCSG, we believe in continuous professional development to ensure our staff can provide the best possible care. Our structured training programs help build confidence, competence, and excellence in care delivery.