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I'm looking for a short course to do for my cpd portfolio. There is an abundance of trauma courses but I'm looking to brush up on common medical conditions; anaphylaxis, angina & MI, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, CVA and TIA Unfortunately, when you Google these terms it throws up...

Very, very good. It really does bring together a lot of thought that is a little bit fragmented on the various threads (no criticism, that can be the nature of forums). I was thinking it was about time someone put together a 'conclusion' post together but you have topped that, with aplomb...

Not wishing to cloud the issue but the Open University route is a full time course and only available to those already employed by an NHS trust who are willing to support the learner. Open University :: Foundation Degree in Paramedic Science Barry2234 - if you are not interested in working for...

Other courses which may be of interest are: NEBOSH - General Certificate Open to anyone and considered the benchmark entry into H&S qualifications by UK based companies. MIMMS - Major Incident Medical Management and Support Targeted at HCPs but not a strict requirement as long as...

I've been looking into doing this course for a while and when work clears up as winter approaches will probably sign up for it just for CPD Level 4 Diploma Anatomy & Physiology :: Stonebridge I, like many, am in this limbo state of being fairly knowledgeable and experienced within my remit...

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I can't commont on the employers responsibilities but regarding conscent to treat this has been made a little more cloudy than before due to the introduction of the Mental Capacities Act. * Essentially you cannot force, and nor should you coerce, a casualty who is refusing treatment. * If you...

Otherway around. If you have clinical skills and experience but no teaching qual (CTTLS or above) you may be able to assess but not teach. PM inbound.

You only need FAW to teach FAW or EFAW courses. The HSE First Aid and Monitoring Section (FAAMS) recommend a minimum of PTTLS although they will accept Trainers and Assessors with "significant experience". (FAAMS Regulations - page 8.) To teach FPOS-B you need CTTLS and FPOS-I To teach...

Errr, mine didn't. If you re-read my post, you can see that there is sometimes a need, which is justified, for preparing people with advanced skills - remote locations where extended care is one of them. However, answering your initial question, if you are employing these advanced skills as...

Good post M4MED...I must learn to type faster!

That's quite a big question with an even bigger answer. I am no expert in law but this is as I understand it; Any contact with another person without their consent is considered common assault in the eyes of the Law. There is, however, an allowance made for 'implied consent' for a casualty...

Errrrm...of course. (cough) ;) The good thing about it is that when you end up taking your patient to the morgue, it then explains why you ended up there. Every day is a learning day!

A selection of on-line moulages. I've just been working my way through the pre-hospital ones but there is quite a selection. Trauma.Org I won't tell you what I got :p There is also a whole bunch of other resources on here.

Hi Guys We are looking for a CMT or Paramedic with teaching quals ( CTTLS or above) for some casual freelance work. Drop me a line to info@realfirstaid.co.uk for a bit of a chat. Adam

No first hand experience of it but this is where I was first made aware of it: Changes to the Primary Survey An interesting article where the author looks at this, and other hostile environment approaches, and their role in remote civilian care

Full credit to you and best of luck. The term 'credible' in this instance certainly seems to be appropriate when you read the 'About Us' page. Good work.

My first statement was merely an opinion and again I can't give any authority just opinion but typically to gain critical mass a Representative Body is needed and a forum does not constitute that. Is there a Union which represents the Security Industry? That would be the first port of call...

This is not limited to security work, it happens all over; there are loads of industries which arel over-saturated with people wanting to do do the job (either because of the perceived glamour of the job or the simple lack of barriers to entry so it is easy for anyone to do the job...in theory!)...

Good point James 1. It wasn't exactly tailored to my specific needs, rather I was going for a generic watch, but with the emphasis on function rather than form. But you're right...the problem of being too generic is the outcome won't suit anyone! I will think on... DanD: I've removed the...