Safe Transfer & Retrieval (STaR) - Belfast

The SAFE TRANSFER and RETRIEVAL COURSE(STaR) is an advanced life support course certificated by ALSG Manchester and is designed for all medical, nursing, ODP's, ICU technicians and paramedical staff who deal with inter and intra hospital transfers and retrievals. Survival-linX provides 2 STaR courses per year. Due to the high demand for course places our Belfast centre has increased course places from 24 to 30 however demand continues to outstrip supply therefore early booking is recommended. Due to high demand we only have places available on the following dates,

2010 places available - please contact provider for availability


STaR teaches a systematic approach to the safe transfer and retrieval of critically ill and injured patients and is aimed at all doctors, nurses, ODP's, ICU technicians and paramedics involved in this area. The course consists of lectures, skill stations, and workshops and will culminate in assessment

Lectures

S.T.a.R Principles
Prepare and Package
Transportation & Handover
Workshops/Skill Stations
Assessment & Control
Evaluation
Securing
Applying Oxygen & Monitors
Relatives Role in Transfer
Moving & Handling
Legal & Safety Aspects
Transportation
Untoward Events
Specific Cases
Putting ACCEPT into Practice
Putting It All Together Scenarios

This 2 day course costs £300:00 which includes a course manual and catering.

On sucussful completion you will recieve a ALSG approved STaR provider certificate, valid for 4 years