Nursing Home Courses

The BLS (Basic Life Support) Course by Phoenix STS is designed for healthcare professionals to recognize and respond to emergencies. It includes CPR, AED use, and choking relief for all ages. Endorsed by the Irish Heart Foundation and American Heart Association, the course uses the Practice-While-Watching method for real-time feedback. Topics cover high-quality CPR, 1- and 2-rescuer scenarios, AED operation, bag-mask techniques, and rescue breathing, building confidence for emergencies.

Building management often exceeds minimum legal obligations to create universally accessible environments. The Evacuation Chair Instructors Course aligns with these efforts, equipping participants to safely use evacuation chairs and train others. This course is vital for building safety, ensuring safe evacuations for those with mobility impairments. Training covers use, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance. Participants learn to train staff, assess chair suitability, and conduct hands-on practice, enhancing safety in emergencies.

The Evacuation Chair Training Course provides learners with knowledge in the safe use of an evacuation chair and forms an essential element of your evacuation policy and strategy

Our Evacuation Equipment Instructors Course, designed for healthcare staff and fire safety training providers, aligns with HIQA regulations to ensure high standards. Participants learn to instruct on safe evacuation equipment use, essential for emergency preparedness. Experienced trainers offer practical instruction. Graduates receive a Phoenix STS Training certificate valid for three years, accredited by Hospital Aids, with a recommendation for refresher training every three years.

The Evacuation Aid Training Course (Evacuation Practice Drill) will provide learners with knowledge in the safe use of evacuation aids such as Evacuation Sheets, Ski Sled and Ski Pads

Healthcare Fire Compartment Drills are an integral part of all fire safety programs and are a legal requirement for any nursing home. A full compartment fire drill allows you to assess your emergency response plan.

The Heartsaver AED Course provides the learners with knowledge in the basic techniques of adult, child and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and how to use an AED. Phoenix STS is an Irish Heart Foundation affiliated training site

This Manual Handling Course will provide learners with the knowledge and skills to assess and lift loads within their own capabilities to minimise the risk of a back injury

The Nursing Home Fire Drill Procedures program will provide learners with knowledge in the safe use of evacuation aids such as Evacuation Ski Sheets and Ski Pads; the program also includes monitored fire drills

Enrol in our Nursing Home Fire Safety Manager Course and gain essential skills to ensure fire safety in healthcare settings. Led by expert Fire Safety Engineers, this comprehensive training is designed for those with no prior fire safety knowledge, equipping you with the tools needed to protect lives and comply with all relevant fire safety regulations. Additionally, the course includes practical exercises and scenario-based training to enhance your preparedness for real-life fire emergencies.

Elevate your team's fire safety expertise with our CPD-accredited Nursing Home Fire Safety Training Course. Designed for nursing home staff, this comprehensive onsite training, led by seasoned fire safety experts, covers all critical aspects of fire prevention, evacuation procedures, and legal compliance. Empower your team with the knowledge and skills to protect residents, staff, and visitors, ensuring a safe and compliant environment.

The People Moving & Handling Training Course will provide learners with the knowledge, understanding, awareness and skill to safely conduct people moving tasks

Our 1-day Risk Assessment Training Course is designed to provide learners with knowledge in the skills of effective risk assessment and how to implement safety practices within their organisations

The Safety Awareness Training Course is designed to provide learners with the basic knowledge of safety practices within their organisation

This Managers Safety Awareness course focuses on the provisions of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007

This Safety Representatives Training Course will provide those selected and appointed as Safety Representatives across various types of employment with the knowledge to carry out their role as Safety Representatives