RoSPA / City & Guilds Introducing Home Safety 3255-01 Training Course

Course Outline

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Aims & Objectives
To develop delegates’ skills in promoting safer home environments within their client group, by developing skills and knowledge in: -

• Identifying causes of accidents in the home
• Identifying methods of accident prevention
• Relevant legislation – Housing, Product Safety, Health & Safety at Work Act
• Using the media to good effect
• Effective meetings
• Effective interventions and sharing best practice
• Methods of evaluation.

Who is the course intended for?
The role of voluntary and professional practitioners in promoting accident prevention is vital if there is to be a long-term reduction in attendance at A&E departments and GP surgeries. Home accidents can lead to unnecessary pain and suffering and to long stays in hospital. This course is designed to provide an overview of the accident problem and an insight into injury prevention in critical areas.
The course is designed for anyone who has Home Safety as a part of his or her remit.

Prior knowledge
Prior knowledge of Home Accident Prevention is not essential.

Pre-course preparation
Small amount required

Course Content

• Data collection and analysis
• Causes of accidents
• Behavioural and environmental factors
• Identification of potential hazards and risk assessment
• Relevant Legislation
• Safety of children
• Safety of older people
• Working with the media and public relations
• Effective communication skills
• Evaluation of practice

Qualification and Certification
All delegates will receive both a City & Guilds and RoSPA certificate of training on successful completion of the end of course examination. This course qualifies for CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points, if applicable.

Related Courses:

You might also be interested in the following courses:

• Child Safety in the Home
• Choosing and Using Home Safety Equipment
• Older People Safety in the Home
• Implementing Home Safety Checks
• Preventing Burns and Scalds
• An Introduction to Home Safety

Related information:

The Home Safety [Home Safety] section of the web site has a wealth of advice and information on all areas of home safety, in addition to details of our current campaigns, resources, conferences and home safety around the UK.

Call: +44 (0)121 248 2233 (Birmingham) +44 (0)131 449 9378 (Edinburgh) Email: training@rospa.com

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