Diabetics could be at risk after quality checks uncovered faulty test strips. Anybody using Accu-Check Aviva and Accu-Check Performa strips are being urged to check the lot numbers of their packs, as over 260,000 boxes worth are believed to be defective.
Reach new heights…literally.
New to our course list! Working at Height. Available in two levels: Level 1 is ideal for those working in low-risk areas, that just need to be aware of the dangers and how to use the correct kit, such as step ladders. Level 2 is more extensive, covering harness use and emergency equipment for the higher risk areas. Both courses are available as an online course. A practical module can be added to gain a regulated qualification.
Pet first aid promotion video – did you know what our pet centres offer?
Here is a short video telling you what our Pet First Aid centres offer. If you would like more details on our pet first aid training from a video online course to nationwide classroom courses or our instructor training program, call us on 01206 805359 or email support@protrainings.uk. Watch the video …….
Public involvement is vital in developing good services, learn Lived Experience online
How users experience services is affected by their own personal circumstances. Gathering the views of people that use your services can help bring issues to life, by illustrating what some are dealing with in their daily lives and the challenges they face. Collecting this valuable information enables you to improve your service, taking into account their concerns and adapting your methods to suit everyone’s needs.
Real Life – Dog Hit-and-Run
Emily, a student who took her Pet First Aid Course with ProTrainings, used her quick thinking and the skills she’d acquired with us, to help a wounded Staffie who’d been hit by a car! Whilst travelling home from a grand Sunday lunch, Emily spotted a limping Staffordshire Bull Terrier. She pulled over and spoke to the owner, explaining she was trained in pet first aid and could help out. Luckily, she’d got the first aid kit she purchased from ProTrainings in the boot of her car. Emily quickly assessed the dog and realised its leg was broken, so she began …
Real Life: Pamela and Meningitis
Suffering from a distinctive set of symptoms she’d learned about on her ProTrainings first aid course, Pamela knew that she was suffering from Meningitis. A headache, sensitivity to bright lights, and not being able to move her chin down to her chest, all added up in Pamela’s head and she realised that time was fo the essence. Within an hour, she was being sick and displaying a meningitis rash, so it’s a good job this trained first aider knew to get herself to A&E as quickly as possible.
First Responder On Scene qualification is now SIA approved
ProTrainings now offers the FAQ Level 3 Certificate for First Responders on Scene FROS® (RQF) qualification, for those that want to become a First Responder. The course teaches a higher level of first aid training, for students and instructors that want to improve their first aid skills. The FROS course is approved by the SIA, so can now be used by those in the security sector who require an approved responder first aid course. If you require any information on ProTrainings or its range of responder courses, please contact the team on 01206 805359.
Dog saved by quick thinking, after drug dilemma!
Barney the puppy is training to be an assistance dog. Sadly, last month this Westie pup ate a tramadol tablet that had been dropped by his owner. Luckily, the owner had taken a ProTrainings ‘Pet First Aid’ course and sprung into action, turning the dog upside down and shaking him, before checking the inside of his mouth for the tablet. “Remembering the first aid talk Keith gave us 2 years ago, I checked his pulse regularly and kept an eye on his breathing rate. “I can definitely say that I would have panicked more, and would not have done the preliminary …
Pet first aid WiKi feature added to ProTrainings
To increase the functionality of the site, we’ve added a search feature where you can now easily find answers to frequently asked pet first aid questions. This section of the website will become a great reference point for information to all of you pet owners, where it’s easy to find answers or learn a little more about first aid for your pet. We’ve also added some videos from our e-learning courses, which sometimes explain topics a little better! You may have experience with a problem that isn’t already listed on our site, and we’d love to hear from you if …
Paediatric first aid and EFAW/FAW combined courses saving classroom time
ProTrainings have the approval to mix some popular courses to reduce classroom time for students. Our instructors can now combine paediatric first aid with workplace FAW and EFAW. The following courses can be combined and issue two certificates as either ProTrainings or regulated qualifications: The FAW can now be combined with the 2 day Paediatric First Aid qualifications The FAW requalification can now be combined with the 2 day Paediatric First Aid qualifications The 2-day Paediatric First Aid can be combined with the EFAW The Blended Paediatric First Aid can be combined with the EFAW
Need first aid? ProTrainings tips now online
To increase the functionality of the site, we’ve added a search feature where you can now easily find answers to frequently asked first aid questions. This section of the website will become a great reference point for information to first aiders, where it’s easy to find answers or learn a little more about general first aid and medical conditions. We’ve also added some videos from our e-learning courses, which sometimes explain topics a little better! You may have experience with a medical condition that isn’t already listed on our site, and we would love to hear from you if you …
First Responder On Scene (FROS) qualification
ProTrainings is now an approved provider of the First Responders on Scene (FROS) Level 3 qualification, regulated by Future Awards. The course is made for those who need to be qualified to act as a first responder in an emergency. Having this qualification gives you the skills to provide appropriate care to a casualty, prior to the arrival of an ambulance. The course can be taken as a classroom or blended course, which is a mixture of both online and classroom learning; great for those who do not have the time to attend in person. There’s no minimum experience level …