ProTrainings are now working in partnership with Highfield HABC for regulated certifications. We made the decision to work with the largest Awarding Organisation for First Aid qualifications to help to improve the quality of training and range of courses. With our increased range of Regulated courses that can be taken as 100% class based or blended (not EFAW and FAW) you can be assured of the highest quality courses with full compliance. ProTrainings are the only certifying body to offer such a wide range of courses and ways to take the courses to fit in with your time and budget. We do …
Oxygen Provider Online Course now Live
We have added a new course to teach the basic skills needed to provide medical Oxygen. Oxygen is a vital part of emergency care and treatment in and out of hospital. On this course you will learn about the basics of the use, maintenance and types of portable Oxygen equipment commonly used in first aid, confined spaces, emergency medical care, off shore, boats, Scuba diving, etc.
Meningitis Now have a host of information on their website to learn more about Meningitis
There are many resources on Meningitis available at the Meningitis Now website. It is well worth a look for everyone and we have put a link is in the student download area. Meningitis Now are committed to raising awareness of meningitis and the work they. Whether you are looking for more information for teaching, you and your family, or you would like to help us raise awareness in your community they have lots of information to help. On their website at www.meningitisnow.org/how-we-help/resources you will find lots of resources to learn more about Meningitis and also find out more about supporting them in their …
New supporting video online website now live for the Virtual Dementia Tour
New supporting website now live for the Virtual Dementia Tour. When you complete the tour you get free access to the online site, videos, downloads, certificate and Certified CPD certificate www.provdt.co.uk. Caring for another human being requires a special kind of person – someone who is empathetic, patient and kind. But how can a person who cares for the elderly be empathetic when they have never experienced old age in its fragile state? We make decisions for and about our elders as though we know what they are coping with. Lessening the chasm between us and our elderly gives us …
Dementia Awareness Video Online Course Live
We have launched a new online course in Dementia Awareness. We also offer class based courses through our national network of instructors. Dementia Awareness has received a lot of press recently, as understanding Dementia and understanding sufferers needs is very important. This course is available as a video online, blended or class based course nationally delivered over a half day, full day or two days depending on your needs. The aims of the course are to have a wider understanding about Dementia, signs and symptoms, causes and treatment, and how to communicate to dementia patients and engage them in activities and …
New survey published in the British Medical Journal highlights some shocking statistics
Aseem Malhotra and Roby Rakhit, cardiologists from the Royal Free Hospital in London, recently published a survey on out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the UK. The aim of the survey was to see how aware the general public were of cardiac arrest and how prepared they were to help in such a situation. According to the results of the survey only 1 in 13 people felt confident enough to perform CPR and use an AED in an emergency. The survey compared survival rates in the UK for cardiac arrest, of between 2% and 12%, with those in places like Seattle where it …
We now have clarification regarding the dates relating to the Requalification course for First Aid at Work
We now have clarification regarding the dates relating to the Requalification course for First Aid at Work. With the First Aid at Work 3 day course. students can only be accepted on a 2 day QCF requalification course that is completed within 1 calendar month of the expiry of their current FAW certificate. If they cannot start and finish the course within the calendar month or if their current certificate falls outside of this timescale they must complete the 3 Day FAW course. You must provide a copy of all current FAW certificates to your ProTrainings instructor on or before …
From 1 October 2013 the revised Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR 2013) come into force
RIDDOR is the law that requires employers, and other people in charge of work premises, to report and keep records of: work-related accidents which cause deaths work-related accidents which cause certain serious injuries (reportable injuries) diagnosed cases of certain industrial diseases; and certain ‘dangerous occurrences’ (incidents with the potential to cause harm) This leaflet identifies what is required from employers and provides updated information about RIDDOR. What is changing in RIDDOR from October 2013?
New Anaphylaxis for healthcare Professionals Course Live
Healthcare Anaphylaxis is aimed at healthcare professionals who require a more advanced course in Anaphylaxis care. The course covers all the same as our standard course with the addition of the special considerations that healthcare professionals face. The course is based on the recommendations for Anaphylaxis care as laid down by the UK Resuscitation Council. The video online course can seen by clicking Anaphylaxis Healthcare. The course covers the use of Epi-Pens, Jext and Anapen’s as well as recognition of signs, treatment, concerns and activating the EMS as well as care for the patient. We have a 100% classroom course for this …
Loneliness of dementia revealed
Communities need to look after people with dementia because too often they feel trapped and cut off from everyday local life, a charity says. One in three people over the age of 65 develop the disease, but the Alzheimer’s Society says this large group is neglected by society. It sought the views of 510 dementia patients and their carers. A third of the patients said they left their home just once a week, and one in 10 said they got out only once a month. Almost half avoided getting involved with local life because they felt they were a burden, …
Risk Assessment Video Online Course Now Live
We have added a new online course in Risk Assessment at www.proriskassessment.co.uk. The course can be used as a 100% online course or blended QCF. Risk Assessing is needed in all businesses and this course covers what you need to complete and things you need to consider when planning your risk assessments. We also offer this course as a class based course though our national network of instructors, contact us on 01206 805359 and we will put you in touch with an instructor in your area.
Pet First Aid Instructor Course 23rd August
We have set another Pet First Aid Instructor course in Colchester on the 23rd August. The course covers all that is required to deliver the ProTrainings Pet Fist Aid classroom courses. You will have pre-study to complete before the course. If you would like further information please contact natasha@protrainings.uk or phone Natasha on 01206 805359.