Security Dog First Aid courses from ProTrainings now approved by NASDU, The National Association of Security Dog Users. ProTrainings Europe are recommended by NASDU to provide Security Dog First Aid training for Security Dogs and Detection Dogs, having had the learning objectives contained in NASDU qualifications mapped against the learning outcomes. See the NASDU website www.nasdu.co.uk/canine-first-aid
Virtual Dementia Tour – Training and Education Survey
Virtual Dementia Tour training has been improved with the launch of the Virtual Dementia Tour. The Virtual Dementia Tour is taking part in a study being conducted by three universities (University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University and University of Bradford) which is being commissioned by the Department of Health, Skills for Care and Skills for Health to research the effectiveness of dementia education and training in the UK, funded by the department of education.
Dementia Awareness Week to Increase Dementia Awareness in the UK
Dementia Awareness Week this week has many events to increase the understanding of Dementia and how you can help and get involved with Dementia care. Living with dementia isn’t easy to imagine if you haven’t been put in that situation. Reading stories from people who have might help your understanding. Click here to read about Enid and George’s story.
AED units, what are they and do they have to cost so much?
AED units are becoming widely available but why do we have them? Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of premature death in the UK, but with immediate treatment, many lives can be saved. Sudden cardiac arrest occurs because the electrical rhythm that controls the heart is replaced by a chaotic disorganised electrical rhythm called ventricular fibrillation (VF). The quicker VF can be treated by defibrillation with an AED unit, the greater the chance of successful resuscitation.
Child Protection – Course of the Week
Every organisation that works with children, they should make sure safeguarding policies and procedures are in place to ensure each and every child, despite their age, gender, religion or ethnicity, are protected from harm. This child protection course is aimed at training individuals who work with children to ensure they know how to identify and report possible cases of abuse and neglect.
Course of the Week – Customer Service
Customer service is overlooked in many companies. Regardless of the size of your business, exceptional customer service needs to be at the heart of your business in order to be successful. It is important to provide the highest standard of customer service to all types of customers, whether they be; potential, new or existing.
Coaching in the Workplace – Course of the Week
Coaching is a process that develops a person to do either the job that they are hired to do or the job that they ultimately want to do. It unlocks barriers and overcomes obstacles that are preventing an individual from getting where they want to be. This course is about empowerment and about instilling confidence, effective coaching instills a ‘can do’ attitude in the client and focuses on the future.
Dementia Awareness – Course of the Week
Dementia Awareness has received a lot of press recently, as understanding Dementia and understanding sufferer’s needs is very important. Dementia is a very common condition, with over 800,000 people in the UK suffering with the condition. People start to change as the dementia gets worse, such as; communication, eating habits and feelings. Due to the condition being so common, it is advisable to be well-informed in order to be prepared and know how to deal with people suffering from dementia.
Epinephrine Auto-Injector Needle Length Report Published
Epinephrine auto-injectors needle length is important to ensure that the drug gets where its needed and there have been concerns with some brands of auto-injector that the needle length is not sufficient when used on some children and adolescents in the treatment of food allergies. A new report published on the Emerade website published the results.
NatraSan, a new natural first aid spray – a must for every home?
NatraSan is a new first aid spray that is a good addition to any first aid kit. There are lots of different first aid sprays on the market but this one is a bit different as is a first aid spray containing pure Hypochlorous Acid which is a mild but incredibly effective acidic substance released by our white blood cells to kill invading pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses.
AED IPAD SP1 IS “Soaring” Success at Gatwick Airport
Today (April 2nd, 2015) the rollout of over 85 iPAD SP1 defibrillators began across Gatwick Airport. This project sees the replacement and upgrade of ALL of the old defibrillators across the site with state-of-the-art technology offered by the SP1. It also includes many new sites, both static and responding, at the airport.
Presentation Skills – Course of the Week
Presentation skills are important in most business sectors and in all forms of training. Whether you are presenting a business case, sales, presenting to other colleagues or delivering a training course if you have the key skills and plan your presentation you will get results. This presentation skills course covers the key aspects of giving an effective and memorable presentations giving you confidence skills.