ERS Training day dates and schedules

The mandatory training workbook is available for all contractors from the Hereford office, or online in the mandatory training section of the ERSNET. This has been developed in small sections so it can be done in sessions that are meant to last around 30 minutes. Once a section has been read there is a test located on the ERSNET to verify knowledge. Once all the tests have been taken and passed it will be recorded on your personnel file held at Huddersfield.

We run mandatory training / assessment days in specific places around the country that ensure we can reach all our contractors. The places we currently run training days include: Hereford, Huddersfield, Birmingham City University and from close to our operational bases around the country.

The dates and locations of our training events are available on the training section of the ERS website. 

These training sessions will ensure ERS contractors are trained to current clinical guidelines.

Before workers attend a mandatory training event they will be sent a pre reading list by the training department, this is essential reading to keep the sessions running smoothly.

The Mandatory training sessions are timetabled to run for one day and are open to all ERS clinicians. Each scheduled training day consists of one session. If any further training is deemed to be necessary following assessment on the day, this will be discussed on an individual basis and the ERS appraisal form will be used to direct any further action required.

Continuing Professional Development

Alongside the Mandatory training sessions, we also offer Continuing Personal Development (CPD) training sessions. The dates of the CPD training sessions will be updated monthly on this page.

CPD training days will include:

·       ATLS.

·      Cardiology 12 lead ECG recognition.

·      Medical emergencies.

·      Obstetric, maternity and Gynaecology update / refresher.

·      Paediatric update / refresher.

·      Minor injuries and minor illnesses

·      Mentorship and supervision.

·      Areas of conflict in care, including - Mental Capacity, Consent and End of life care.

·      Paramedic skills day to include:

·                  Intra osseous access and administration

·                  Needle Cricothyroidotomy

·                  Needle Thoracocentesis

·                  External Jugular Cannulation

In addition to the CPD training sessions with learner / facilitator contact time, there is also the ERS e-learning resource. This allows ERS clinicians to undertake distance CPD learning packages at their own pace. The learning packages are accessible through the ERS website, once logged in, navigate to the CPD Training page. Examples of some of the learning packages are given below.

·      Obstetrics and gynaecology.

·      Paediatrics

·      Anaphylaxis

·      12 lead ECG recognition

We will expand the library of available CPD and will be able to certificate completed sessions at a small cost to cover print and post

If you have any thoughts or opinions on the direction and/or content of our training syllabus, please contact our training department. We positively encourage your input.