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Aspirin and the ASPOD®

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ASPOD® Emergency Asprin Holder ‘Immediate’ aspirin has been shown to significantly reduce deaths from a heart attack, and the earlier it is taken during a heart attack, the greater the benefit. Aspod® is the only system in the world specifically designed to provide you with instant access to an emergency dose of soluble aspirin – wherever you are, 24 hours a day, even in the dark. Buy an ASPOD® at www.first-aid-online.co.uk Research shows that it takes 14 minutes for a chewed soluble tablet to produce maximal platelet inhibition, and a swallowed tablet 26 minutes. Demonstrating that, when chewed, soluble aspirin …

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ProTrainings Outdoor Pursuits 16 Hour First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) qualification is aligned with the IOL

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We are pleased to confirm that our Outdoor Pursuits 16 Hour First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) qualification is aligned with the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL) Statement of Good Practice on Outdoor First Aid at Band 3. This recognition will add more credibility to your training and will meet consumer demand for those looking for training in an outdoor environment. Please ensure you familiarise yourself with the latest training materials before running your first course. Our next acquisition will be to align our Outdoor Pursuits 8 Hour First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) qualification with IOL Band 2, but until then, we hope …

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ProTrainings are on the new social media platform TalkCare

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We are on the new social media platform TalkCare. If you are in the Health and Social Care sector, download this app and join our groups to interact and keep up to date. Search your App Store for “TalkCare”.  Our groups are ProTrainings, Instructors, Online Training, Pet First Aid and one for our First Aid Show.  Any questions get in touch on support@protrainings.uk or visit www.protrainings.uk

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Radio Communications video online course live

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Radio Communications new online course added to our catalogue. The course covers the medical and non-medical sectors. Good radio communications are essential in many different industries, not just emergency medical services.  This course looks at radios and best practices to ensure that effective, clear and accurate messages are passed between people. This course is presented by members of the Ambulance Service with years of real experience in controlling day to day services and major incidents. Visit the site at www.radiocomm.co.uk or call us on 01206 805359 or email support@protrainings.uk

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IOSH Managing Safely course now available through ITG

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We now offer the IOSH Managing Safely Course as a Virtual or Classroom Course via our sister company ITG Instructor Training Ltd. The course is designed to suit any sector worldwide and results in a certificate that is internationally recognised and respected. Training is held at our training centre in Colchester, Essex or we can hold courses at your workplace nationwide or virtually. This IOSH Managing Safely course is delivered over 3 days and will include 22 guided learning hours. During those three days, managers, supervisors, and learners will acquire the knowledge and skills they need to manage health and safety within …

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New Medical gases site now live

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We have upgraded our Oxygen and Analgesic Gas courses and made a new website incorporating both courses and added a single course in both subjects. By completing our courses, some providers of medical gases will accept the ProTrainings qualification as proof of competence to be able to rent gas.  If you need to rent gas, please email us and we can arrange this for you with free refills, free delivery and a competitive cylinder package in a range of sizes including the larger 2.7 litre for the same price as the 2 litre. For more information about this course, cylinder …

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Service dog first aid course in association with LRPD Trust

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ProTrainings have been developing first aid courses for dogs for over 12 years and in that time we have heard countless stories of how pet owners and handlers have saved an animals life or helped in when an accident occurs. With this course, we have teamed up with the London Retired Police Dogs Trust to produce a course especially aimed at service dogs of all breeds to help them should an accident occur.  The course is presented by Nicki Bell, a registered vet and advisor to the LRPD. The course covers many different injuries and gives you the confidence to …

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Medical gas rental for Medical Oxygen and Nitronox Analgesic Gas

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We are now able to arrange your Oxygen and Nitronox Analgesic Gas by simply emailing us your details and we will contact you with more details. These are low cost packages with free delivery and refills. We have also upgraded our Oxygen and Analgesic Gas courses and made a new website incorporating both courses and added a single course in both subjects. By completing our courses, some providers of medical gases will accept the ProTrainings qualification as proof of competence to be able to rent gas.  If you need to rent gas, please email us and we can arrange this …

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Public Access Bleed Control Kit In association with ForJodie Project

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We have teamed up with the ForJodie Project to create a Public Access Bleed Control Kit  that is easy to use and contains what you need to treat a catastrophic bleed whether from knife crime or any other incident.  This kit is ideal for public areas or for use in any work or leisure sector. Contents 1 x Bag 2 x Pairs of gloves 1 x Citizen Aid pocket guide 1 x Rapid Stop Tourniquet 1 x CPR face shield 1 x Tamper proof seal 2 x Trauma dressings 1 x Marker pen 1 x Celox Z fold gauze 1 …

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Give the gift of knowledge with a ProTrainings video online first aid course gift card

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Give the gift of knowledge with a ProTrainings video online first aid course gift card so they can learn about how to give aid in an emergency. You can use these as gifts, an easy way of giving training to your staff or include them in other products like first aid kits, conference packs or products customers buy. We are adding more options and the cards available are as follows: Pet First Aid Canine First Aid Automatic External Defibrillator- AED Knife Crime First Aid Catastrophic Bleeding If you need other subjects, let us know and we can get these sorted. …

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Collaclot a new must have pet haemostatic dressing from ProTrainings

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Collaclot Pet Haemostat now available from ProTrainings at http://ow.ly/eejH30s5k9I. At last there is a haemostatic dressing for any animal that not only stops the bleed but encourages the clotting cascade. Collaclot is a must have for any pet owner to treat any bleed on their pet before veterinary help. Collaclot is made from chicken collagen, and it is activated by contact with blood. The active ingredient in Collaclot is this collagen, which binds to receptors in damaged cells in the blood vessels. This activates a major cascade of chemical reactions throughout the body to provide a scaffold for blood to …

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Good Samaritan awards – nominate someone for a ProTrainings Award

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At ProTrainings we have launched our new Good Samaritan Awards to reward anyone who has used their skills to help anyone no matter what level their training is. If you know anyone who has carried out first aid, reduced accidents, saved lives, increased first aid awareness or a ProTrainings instructor who has exceeded in their training, contact us and nominate them for an award. We have special awards for First Aid, Health and Safety, Pet First Aid and a general award. It is free to nominate anyone, simply email support@protrainings.uk with their details, your details and why you nominate them for …