1. Basic Life Support
Aim: All students will have knowledge and skills to perform basic life support
within the Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines.
Duration
2 hours
Mode of Delivery
Face to face session involving theory and practical
Frequency of future
updates
Annual
Ratio of Trainees to Trainer
(Practical element)
10:1 in line with current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session students will be able to:
Trainers should possess a current Immediate Life
Support (ILS) certificate as a minimum.

Demonstrate how to assess a collapsed individual

Understand when and how to summon help including use
of a communication tool e.g. SBAR (situation,
background, assessment, recommendation)

Assess the risks to the rescuer during resuscitation

Perform basic life support according to the Resuscitation
Council (UK) Guidelines
(look, listen, feel for normal
breathing)

Understand the need to use, and put the person into, the
recovery position

Discuss the management of a choking patient (conscious
and unconscious)

Recognise the signs and symptoms of an anaphylactic
reaction

Contribute to a post incident debrief.
2. Moving and Handling
Aim: Students will develop an awareness of the principles of safe moving and
handling and their responsibilities, for themselves and others.
Duration
3 hours theory, 3 hours practical
Mode of Delivery
Face to face session involving theory and practical
Frequency of future
updates
Within 15 months (eLearning 1 hour, practical 3 hours)
Ratio of Trainees to Trainer
(Practical element)
8:1 as recommended by the National Back Exchange
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the session students will be able to:

Outline the legislation to support safe moving and
handling practice

Understand the importance of
underlying principles

Describe the basic anatomy of the spine, biomechanics
and causes of injury

Outline the key aspects of legislation relating to people
handling

Discuss the principles of risk assessment

Understand the problem solving approach to safe moving
and handling practice

Take responsibility for adhering to trust policies
safe handling and
Practice may include the following: assist to stand, assisted walk,
falling patients, assisting from floor, use of hoists, PAT slides,
slide sheets, small equipment. The actual techniques will be
related to the profession and should be recorded in a clinical skills
passport, or equivalent. It is recognised some professions will
require object handling only.
3. Fire Safety
Aim: Students w i l l d e v e l o p a n a w a r e n e s s and
u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f t h e i r responsibilities in relation to fire prevention,
procedures,
and legislation.1 hour
Duration
Mode of Delivery
Blended learning i.e. face to face and eLearning
Frequency of future
updates
Annual
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session students will be able to:

Identify how fires start, continue to burn and are
extinguished.

Discuss basic fire safety and prevention, highlighting the
important contributions we all make to fire safety.

Outline fire legislation and own responsibilities

Appreciate the need for individuals to become familiar
with fire procedures in their practice placements.

Identify the fire safety procedures in the University
environment.
The students should be able to link their learning from this
session to a local induction/orientation within the practice
placement setting.
4. Student & Patient Safety
Aim: To introduce the students to the principles of safeguarding and risk
assessments in relation to their own and patients/ clients safety.
Duration
3 hours
Mode of Delivery
Blended learning i.e. face to face and eLearning
Frequency of future
updates
Annual, there will be a change in focus each year to align with the
students’ experiences.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session students will know when to seek help in
relation to the following:

Their responsibilities in relation to:
o Risk assessment and management
o The core principles of safeguarding, personal
safety and security
o Escalation procedures
They will also be able to:

Demonstrate awareness of Health and Safety legislation

Understand the impact of professional expectations on
student and patient safety

Outline
areas:
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the communication skills required in the following
Conflict
Respect
Relationships
Professionalism
5. Equality, Diversity and Human Rights
Aim: To ensure that students are aware of the importance of equality,
diversity and human rights in the university and practice setting.
Duration
1-2 hours
Mode of Delivery
Face to face or eLearning
Frequency of future
updates:
Subsequent learning is embedded within the programme as
students demonstrate the ability to adhere to their profession
specific code of conduct
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session students will be able to:

Understand what is meant by Equality and Diversity

Understand the nature of the process of discrimination

Increase their awareness of discrimination

Understand the impact of communication and language

Appreciate the reactions of service users, colleagues and
themselves

Be aware of the relevant UK legislation, strategies and
policies.
6. Infection Control
Aim: To understand the impact of Infections within healthcare settings and
the students’ responsibility for infection prevention and control.
Duration
2 hours
Mode of Delivery
Blended learning i.e. face to face and eLearning, plus practical
Frequency of future
updates
Annual
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session students will be able to:

Understand the principals of infection prevention and
control in a variety of settings

Identify the chain of infection

Identify key infectious agents which may adversely affect
the health and wellbeing of students, staff and patients.

Demonstrate correct hand hygiene techniques

Outline the legislation and the individual’s responsibilities.
7. Information Governance
Aim: To raise awareness and understanding of information governance.
Duration
0.5 – 2 hours
Mode of Delivery
eLearning: http://www.cln.nhs.uk/eice/online-learning/introductionto-information-governance (or equivalent approved Department of
Health package)
Frequency of future
updates
Annual
Learning Outcomes
The Department of Health approved eLearning for an Introduction
to information governance is available from the following link:
http://www.cln.nhs.uk/eice/online-learning/introduction-toinformation-governance
The students should also be aware of social networking media
and technology policies / expectations for the following
organisations:
 Education Providers
 Service Providers (where possible prior to placement)
 Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs)