First aid courses - your opinions please!

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I have recently qualified as a massage therapist but have been working as a qualified nurse for over 24 years. I still work in the NHS as a nurse in a specialist London hospital and regularly teach resuscitation. I have run first aid courses for a number of years, mainly for expedition leaders working in remote areas but also for office workers and school teachers. I believe that first aid is a skill we should all learn and have supported the recent campaign to have it introduced into the national curriculum. I also believe in making the training as practical and fun as possible but ensuring that people leave confident in their skills with realistic expectations. I am thinking of developing a tailored course for therapists but would like your opinion. During my massage training, I was aware of how many of my fellow students felt under-confident in this area which is why I am now asking for your help. Firstly - would you want to attend a course tailored towards therapists? Secondly - how long a course would you want? The industry standards are 1/2 day minimum, 1 day, 2 day or 3 day depending on the depth required Thirdly - which days of the week/times would work best for most therapists? And lastly - is there anything specific you think should be included? Many thanks for reading this and I look forward to reading your opinions. Janice

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