The Organisation

• REC was created by specialist doctors in remote health care to introduce innovative informative and practical first aid training
• REC offers a variety of first aid training programmes under the REC Scheme.
• REC was designed by medical support for all working environments including water and mountain situations. Many first aid courses do not take into account the particular problems of the remote outdoor environment. REC courses do.

The Training Scheme

Progressive range of first aid training courses.

• Takes into consideration first aid in remote and difficult environments.
• Certificates are valid for three years.
• Courses are conducted according to HSE regulations 1981, 1990 and 1997 for Industry European Resuscitation Council Guidelines.

Courses

Courses are available for:

• General Public Basic First Aid to Advanced life Support
• Outdoor Activities Walking, Climbing, Canoeing and Sailing
  Industry First Aid at work

Future Courses

The Belfast Activity Centre is happy to offer the following courses for 2012

*Course: REC HSE Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3 (3 Days)

*Course: REC HSE Refresher or Emergency First Aid Level 2 (2 Days)

Course will run as HSE refresher or Emergency first Aid Level 2 depending on demand.

*Course: REC HSE Emergency First Aid at Work Level 1 (1 Day)

*Course: REC HSE Annual Refresher (3 hr)

*Course: REC Advanced First Aid Level 4 (2 Day)

*Course: REC Standard First Aid Level 3 (4 Day)

* Course: REC Basic First Aid Level 1 (1 Day)

Please note courses will not run unless there is a mimimum of 10 people

Information

• BAC offers REC Courses throughout the year.
• Courses can be run anywhere in Northern Ireland.
• Courses can be designed and flexible to suit your timescale during the week or weekends.
• Courses can be non-residential and residential.
• BAC has training facilities near Belfast City Centre in Barnett’s Stable Yard, Barnett Demesne, Malone Road.

Costs

Contact BAC for the cost of the course you require. (Special rates for group bookings). The Belfast Activity Centre is a Registered Charity XN 82053 with highly competitive training costs which will support the ongoing charitable work of the Centre.

ENJOYABLE INFORMATIVE PRACTICAL INNOVATIVE

Types of Courses

Level 1 Basic First Aid 1 Day (Lifesaver)
A one day practical course including First Responder skills; injury, systems approach; CPR. Skills to deal with a life threatening incident when an experienced First Aider is not available. Lots of hands-on practical with scenarios; innovative training; how to use a basic first aid kit.

Level 1 HSE Emergency First Aid at Work
A one day practical course very similiar to the Basic First Aid course with the addition of qualifing as a recognised HSE course. This course is a great addition to any employer who requires first aiders at work to support the nominated first aider who has aquired the HSE level 3 qualification.

Level 2 Emergency First Aid 2 Days
A two day course for outdoor activities; Field Sport; Public First Aid (MLTB/BCU/RYA). Introduces environmental injury and rescue modules as well as dealing with emergencies.

Level 3 Standard First Aid Days (3 day HSE) (4 day standard)
First Aid at Work or Standard Course. A three or four day course for people requiring full Health & Safety First Aid training for the workplace; common work place hazards. Introduces Health & Safety, illness, escort and assessment modules.

Level 4 Advanced First Aid 2 Days
A two day course in advanced specialist skills especially for isolated locations.

Refresher: Revalidation Course 2 Days
A two day course to refresh and update the skills gained on initial course Level 3 and 4.

Annual Refresher 3hr
A three hour course to refresh your memory and skills aquired from the level 3 course. This is a new addition to the REC list and will benefit the first aider in keeping all the important skills fresh in your mind without having to wait 1 or 2 years until the next Level 3 refresher.

Child and Baby Course 2 Days

This is a course suitable for those with young children or who are working with young children on a regular basis.

REC Trainers Course

This course is for those who would like to become a REC Trainer. Participants should have relevant REC experience and have completed a recent 4 day HSE REC course.

Ask about courses leading to REC Trainer or about designing or adapting a course to suit your needs.

Contact Rob Bowles Trainer at Belfast Activity Centre.