In addition to the ATACC course, the Faculty has produced a structured, accredited framework for the training for non-medically qualified personnel; tailored specifically to the needs of a particular organisation or professional group. It is designed to enable candidates to effectively identify and manage time-critical/life-threatening injuries that they may encounter as part of their working day.

Its strong appeal is that it provides:

1) a structured, supportive pathway, allowing continued professional development. This can be developed upto diploma level;

2) an approved series of courses with a strong, established academic Faculty which has both Royal College and University Institution support;

3) a clinical governance framework that is able to audit the clinical effectiveness of such training and thus continually keep the course abreast and updated of latest developments;

4) a highly cost effective method where the majority of personnel are trained “in-house” by their own colleagues (who have achieved instructor status) using existing training facilities. This encourages an organisation or professional group to become empowered and eventually take control of their own training programme with full ATACC support available; and,

5) a tailored series of courses with modules to address specialist training needs.

This is a 1 day course which, whilst encompassing both basic first aid and first aid at work, is however more focused and specifically relevant to simple and appropriate life-saving interventions at scene by non-trained personnel. The course is aimed at non-medics/members of the public. It is not simply a first aid or cardiac resuscitation course, but specifically an industry tailored 1 day Basic Trauma and Critical Care Course designed with the workers environment in mind. The course introduces relevant, safe frameworks and the BTACC algorithm that is designed to empower any non-medic to help recognise and effectively manage time-critical injuries that can occur in their working environment; until more skilled help is available.

The course is able to be extended to include ALS (Advanced Life Support) training by ALS instructors, should appropriate individuals require such training.

During the course the candidates work from the ‘BTACC trauma’ bag which has been produced to meet the basic needs of a front line trauma care provider. These bags are also available for purchase through ATACC by candidates/other organisations. In summary, this course brings basic level life support and trauma skills to non-medics who are likely to find themselves on the ‘front-line’ in trauma situations. After the course the candidate should be able to manage basic injuries which may occur following trauma at work.

All ATACC courses are accredited for CPD by the Royal College of Anaesthetists,
and are recognised by the Royal College of Surgeons of
England and a number of other professional bodies.