Frequently asked questions
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Onsite training for groups in English or Spanish language.
All of our first aid courses in Madrid meet with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and Spanish workplace requirements. Our company and trainers meet with the requirements for training providers in both countries so we are able to award both the UK course and the Spanish Soporte Vital Basico y DESA certifications.
Legislation was released in 2017 regarding workplace first aid training and the obligation on many workplaces in Madrid to install an automated external defibrillator.
Article 3 details which workplaces are legally obliged to install an automated external defibrillator and stipulates that employers are also required to train staff in its use. Training courses must be at least 4 hours in duration and include specific content.
Decreto 78/2017, de 12 de septiembre Boletin Oficial de la Comunidad de Madrid
The following workplaces in Madrid are legally required to install at least one automated external defibrillator:
Workplaces obliged to install an AED are also responsible to ensure that it is registered with the local healthcare department, connected with 112 and routinely maintained. If you decide to purchase your AED and Safeguard plan through us then we take care of this for you.
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An employer is obliged to have sufficient number of personnel trained in first aid onsite to provide first aid within 3 minutes of that person becomming injured or ill. What is a sufficient will depend on factors such as the number of employees and activity of buisness.
We can provide training in both English and Spanish languages and by fully qualified native speaking instructors ensuring participants leave feeling confident and have fully understood the concepts and topics.
We are flexible with start and finish times to suit your workplace, with upto 1 hour for lunch on full day courses and coffee breaks. Courses are split into theory and practical sessions and durations can be found on the specific course detail page.
Guidance states that there should be a ratio of 1 instructor for every 8-12 participants during practical exercises and that there is sufficient material available. We can provide training for groups of just 6 participants up to 100 participants at a time.
Legislation released in 2017 places an obligation on many workplaces including those with more than 250 employees, hotels, sports centres, education centres such as schools, colleges and universities as well dental pracices to install at least one defibrillator.
Our courses meet with the Spanish Plan Nacional de RCP and UK HSE & Ofsted Guidelines meaning we dual certify all of our first aid courses. UK certifications are valid for 3 years while Spanish certifications are valid for 2 years.