We have just launched our latest video based online course on the safer moving of people. This course can be taken as a 100% online course or you can do the online course and a practical lesson locally with an instructor. The People Moving course is interlined with the Moving Objects course, you simply select the course you want. The course covers the many different subjects in moving people and you also covers optional modules on moving objects to ensure that you get as much out of the course as possible. You can buy the course from your existing ProTrainings login …
ProTrainings Online First Aid Courses now 2010 ERC/UK Resus Council
We have now added to all our first aid courses new videos to bring them to follow the guidelines of the ERC and UK Resus Council. The new guidelines we announced a few weeks ago and there are some changes in CPR. Existing customers can look back and see the new videos to ensure they are up to date. Unlike other courses with ProTrainings Video E-Learning you are kept up to date for 8 months after you buy the course. Have a look at our online first aid e-learning courses You can see all our sites from this link including …
Recovery Position
There are several variations of the recovery position, each with its own advantages. No single position is perfect for all victims. The position should be stable, near a true lateral position with the head dependent, and with no pressure on the chest to impair breathing. To clarify the RC(UK) recommends the following sequence of actions to place a victim in the recovery position: Remove the victim’s glasses, if present. Kneel beside the victim and make sure that both his legs are straight. Place the arm nearest to you out at right angles to his body, elbow bent with the hand palm-up. Bring the far arm …
New Look ProTrainings Company Dashboard
We have launched a new look company dashboard with easier to follow icons and a detailed help page. You can buy course credits direct from the dashboard for any one of our courses. This is for our company administrators rather than individual students. We have comprehensive Company Dashboards for any company who has employees as well as for Instructors who sell to companies. If you would like to have your own free company dashboard please email keith on keith@protrainings.uk If you are company administrator, log in from any one of our e-learning sites and have a look. www.profaw.co.uk – Basic …
First Aid Plus – Our Latest Online course
We have added another e-learning course called First Aid Plus. This course is aimed at people who want more first aid subjects covered. We will be adding more videos to this one as they are available. We will be updating the videos on all our sites to the 2010 ERC guidelines in a few weeks. First Aid Plus – First aid video training online
Advanced First Aid Course Online
We have launched another video based e-learning course covering all the subjects in the 3 day first aid courses. More details can be found at www.profa.co.uk
New European Resus 2010 Guidelines
On Monday 18th October the rules that govern Resuscitation changed. We are currently updating our videos and they will be live shortly. The changes are as follows: Adult basic life support The following changes in the basic life support (BLS) guidelines have been made to reflect the importance placed on chest compression, particularly good quality compressions, and to attempt to reduce the number and duration of pauses during chest compression: When obtaining help, ask for an automated external defibrillator (AED), if one is available. Compress the chest to a depth of 5-6 cm and at a rate of 100-120 min. Do …
New Basic Life Support (BLS) Course now live
We have now launched a new online course that is available as a online or a blended course with one of our national instructor/evaluators. This course is ideal for nurses, Doctors as well as anyone who wants to learn basic life support for Adult, Infant and Child. For more information see www.probls.co.uk
CPD Certificates now available on all our online courses
We have added a feature allowing you to print off a unique CPD certificate to allow you to prove the online course you have done and the recommended time credit for the course. We will be adding this to our 100% classroom courses soon. Available on the following sites: Online First Aid, Online Manual Handling and Online Blood Bourne Pathogens.
Threat of Choking in Children from Hotdogs
Most of us who have contact with young children are aware of the choking hazards any household will contain. Nuts, small toys, coins, and sweets are the usual suspects. Choking is the third most common cause of death in children in the U.K.. In 2008 16 children under 15 years old died as a result of choking most of them under 5. In America one child dies a week and reconstituted hotdogs were found to be a major offender, as well as other foods, coins and toys. The shape and texture of a hotdog create a complete blockage when lodged …
Need to find a classroom first aid course near you? New course finder going live.
We are launching a new course and instructor finder at www.blendedcpr.eu where you can find local instructors and courses in your area. We are adding more of our national instructors to the system and we will post an update shortly when complete. You will see all the new classroom courses that our approved instructors can offer. All ProTrainings courses are taught by approved instructors and you will always receive a wall certificate and wallet card with a unique student number that you can check on www.blendedcpr.eu or any of our online First Aid, Blood Bourne Pathogens and Manual Handling video …
Manual Handling Video Based Online Training Now Live
We now have the next online course live in manual handling at www.promanualhandling.co.uk Our Manual Handling training is designed around the HSE manual handling regulations 1992. On completion of this video based training you will be able to print off your colour wall certificate. It is important for all businesses to comply with manual handling regulations to keep their staff safe and avoid possible fines. Completing this training in your own time and pace and having access to the site for 8 months will ensure you complete understanding. Remember we also have a national network of approved instructors if you need …