Course Details
This highly interactive two-day course specifically designed for those with responsibility for Fire Safety Management. With PowerPoint presentation, workshops and the use of a live fire demonstration unit, participants will have the ability and competence to implement and monitor a Clinical Emergency Management System, having gained the necessary knowledge and skill to deal with an emergency effectively.
Participants who have completed this course will have a good understanding of;
- The chemistry, spread, class of fire and the principles of fire prevention.
- The types of fire extinguishers.
- How to eliminate or control Fire hazards within a Nursing Home or Care Centre.
- The theory of progressive horizontal evacuation.
- Actions taken in the event of fire.
- How to assist the fire brigade.
- Legal responsibilities under current legislation.
- How to set up, monitor and evaluate a Clinical Emergency Management System
- The organisations evacuation procedures.
- The Fire Safety Manager’s responsibilities.
- How to keep all required records.
Course Content
Day 1
- Chemistry, Spread and Class of Fire
- First Aid Fire Fighting Equipment
- Practical use of Fire Fighting Equipment
- Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
- Emergency Lighting
- Fire Prevention for Nursing Homes or Care Centres
- Progressive Horizontal Evacuation
- Assisting the Fire Brigade
- Workshops
Day 2
- Fire Safety Legislation
- Clinical Emergency Management System (CEMS)
- Management Responsibilities
- Duties of the Fire Safety Manager
- Staff Training
- Record Keeping
- Workshops
- Course Assessment
Who should attend?
Director of Nursing, Clinical Nurse Managers, Senior Nurses, Safety Advisors, Line Managers and Supervisors.
Assessment / Certification
Phoenix Safety Training Services Skills Certification on successful completion of course assessment.
Course Materials
All participants will receive course hand-out
Certification Valid For
3 Years
Duration
2 Days
Maximum Participants
12
This course is conducted in accordance with (Fire Safety in Nursing Homes – Department of Environment and Local Government, National Quality Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People – Health Information and Quality Authority and Health Technical Memorandum – Department of Health U.K.).
