HDP introduce sky diving qualifications….. Really?!
Ok, so we aren’t really introducing Sky Diving Quals….
We were approached the other day and asked how a centre can start to deliver First Aid Training. When asked to elaborate, the gentleman replied that they already deliver Food Safety and Health & Safety qualifications, “so First Aid shouldn’t be too difficult to achieve, should it?”
First Aid is often an after thought for small to medium, (and sometimes large) businesses, so shouldn’t they be able to expect expert tuition for their workforce? If I decided to deliver education programs for Driving Instruction, I would need to pass a series of exams and assessments. But anyone can sell their services as a First Aid Instructor.
However, when it comes to Levels above the basics of First Aid, you should select a company that has real experts in the Pre Hospital Arena. Not other emergency services personnel, ACTUAL time served AMBULANCE staff who have really been there. We don’t teach Fire Safety at HDP. We don’t teach how to police the streets. Why? Because we aren’t experts in those fields.
Your patients deserve the best treatment. So learn your skills from real clinicians. We are Paramedic led (Degree, Foundation Diploma, AND IHCD Paramedic quals), and every member of staff has Pre Hospital Experience gained over a number of years.
Rising rates of diabetes
Rising rates of diabetes
Although type 1 diabetes accounts for only 10% of diabetes cases in adults, it is the most common form of diabetes in children. Rates of type 1 diabetes among children are increasing in most countries.
The disease is usually caused by the body’s own immune system attacking insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Devoid of insulin, the body cannot use glucose to provide energy and the missing insulin has to be provided artificially.
What causes type 1 diabetes is not fully understood, although genetic and environmental factors are involved. Among environmental factors, birthweight, viral infections, early diet, weight gain in infancy and chronic stress have been proposed as possible causes.
Serious life events
Swedish researchers set out to investigate whether emotional shocks – sometimes called serious life events – can increase the risk of type 1 diabetes in children.
A range of traumatic experiences were included in this analysis such as the death of a relative, domestic violence, parental divorce and having to adapt to new family environments.
The study, published in the journal Diabetologia, looked at 10,495 children from southeast Sweden, of whom 58 were subsequently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
Causes
The authors go on to discuss the reasons why serious life events may trigger type 1 diabetes. One possible explanation is that the trauma could create increased insulin resistance coupled with an increased demand for insulin due to stress. Another might be an imbalance in the body’s immune system as a result of long periods of stress which might lead to the immune system turning on the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
The authors conclude: “As experience of stressful life events cannot be avoided, children and their parents should get adequate support to cope with these events to avoid their consequences, which could include medical issues.”
Reaction
Commenting on the study in an emailed statement, Dr Richard Elliott, Diabetes UK research communications manager, says: “The causes of type 1 diabetes are highly complex and involve an auto-immune attack brought on by a combination of inherited genes and environmental triggers such as early diet or viral infection, which are still not fully understood.
“This research adds to our understanding of the potential role of psychological stress during childhood as one of these triggers. It is important to note that, while instances of stress might coincide with or even contribute to a diabetes diagnosis, it is highly unlikely that such events would be the only cause, and having a history of type 1 diabetes in your family is still a much more important risk factor.”
CFOA Drowning prevention and water safety week 13 – 19 April 2015
Reservoirs, lakes, rivers and other inland water may look safe and inviting, particularly on a warm day. But there are hidden dangers below the surface that could make you ill, hurt you, and – at worst – could kill you.
Its CFOA Drowning prevention and water safety week.
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Danger 1: Cold Water Shock
Even on a warm day, the temperature of the water in a reservoir, quarry or lake can remain very cold.
When you jump into a body of water you experience a cold-shock response. This is what happens:
- You gasp for air – meaning that you could breathe in water;
- You hyperventilate – this over-breathing can make you light-headed and, as your brain is deprived of oxygen, you may become disoriented;
- Your body’s Cold Shock Response, which speeds up the heart rate, may conflict with the Diving Response, which does the opposite, causing your heart to go into abnormal rhythms which can cause sudden death ;
- Your muscles will become weaker – your muscle ability can drop by as much as 25% – so you may not be able to keep yourself afloat or pull yourself out;
- Your body will shiver, which will affect your coordination and your swimming ability.
Even Olympic swimmers can be affected in the cold water, as shown in this YouTube video from Professor Michael Tipton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_96YEPAdA2Y
The US National Center for Cold Water Safety explains in detail the stages of Cold Water Shock at http://www.coldwatersafety.org/ColdShock.html and gives details of some of the ‘Golden Rules’ and ‘Myths and Misconceptions’ about cold water safety.
Danger 2: Currents
Moving water, such as rivers, may look calm but may have strong currents below the surface. Even reservoirs can have currents, caused by working machinery. Whether you’re a strong swimmer or not, currents can carry you into danger – trapping you against underwater obstructions or in weeds; pulling you away from where you can get out of the water; or dragging you further than you’re able to swim back.
Danger 3: Sickness
Open water can be polluted. Things that might make you ill include:
- Rat urine – can cause an illness called Weil’s Disease. Weil’s disease can initially cause flu-like symptoms between 7 and 26 days after you swim and, if untreated, the secondary stage can cause death;
- Cryptosporidium – a parasite that gives you bad stomach cramps and diarrhoea (the runs!);
- Trachoma – an eye infection that can lead to blindness;
- Whipworm – worm eggs that hatch inside the body after being swallowed;
- Toxic algae – which can cause skin rashes and stomach upsets.
Danger 4: What lies beneath…
From out of the water, or above the water, you may not be able to see what’s under the water. That could be anything from large rocks to machinery; from shopping trolleys to dead branches, and even fish hooks or broken fishing line, all of which could injure you.
HDP Partnerships – Core Driver Training
HDP continue to form partnerships with industry leading partners. Core driver training are one of these partners.
Core Driver Training is a friendly & professional family run company.
Dedicated staff helping to make your training the best experience it could possibly be
Training in vehicles which meet the DVSA test standards, provider for both industry and private individuals extensive experience in driving professionally for various national companies. All trainers have undergone training courses provided by the DVSA and NHS ambulance services.
We are an established training body providing professional instruction by qualified and registered instructors.
Core offer various courses including C1 and IHCD D1 & D2
Core Driver Training Ltd are an Edexcel IHCD Credited Training provider for ambulance training. We provide training for NHS Ambulance Trusts, Private Ambulance Services and private individuals wishing to invest in their career potential.
HDP is currently awaiting centre approval for driver training from IHCD, this should be available from June 2015.
HDP Partnerships – Central Medical Services
HDP are proud to work in partnership with Central Medical Services.
Central Medical Services Ltd are a professional, reliable private medical service working for both the NHS and private clients alike.
They operate a 24/7 private ambulance and medical service. Catering for either short notice or pre-planned assignments throughout the UK from their Midlands base.
They have a vast wealth of experience from the NHS, private and voluntary sectors with an aim to provide high quality medical and ambulance services, truly believing in patient care and customer service.
They offer a wide range of professional medical and transport services including
- Emergency or routine patient journeys
- Inter-hospital transfers and specialist retrievals
- On-site field hospital, ambulance and medical cover for a variety of events
- Medical cover for high risk work with specialised staff
- Transport for transplant
- Medical team and equipment transportation
- Special services including VIP and covert work
With this partnership HDP are able to provide a variety of professional service to our clients.
First Response Emergency Care (FREC®) Level 3 Certificate Course Dates
First Response Emergency Care (FREC®) Level 3 Certificate Course Dates @ our training centre in Coalville, Leicestershire
Full Course – £755 – includes pre course support, book, exams and certification – plus refreshments. Limited to a max of 8 per course.
13th – 17th April 2015
11th – 15th May 2015
25th – 29th May 2015
8th – 12th June 2015
13th – 17th July 2015
FPOS I to FREC Level 3 Course
Need to have an in date IHCD FPOS I certificate.
Course is 3 days @ £390.00 includes pre course support, book, exams and certification – plus refreshments. Limited to a max of 8 per course.
29th April – 1st May 2015
18th – 20th May 2015
15th – 17th June 2015
6th – 8th July 2015
To book your place call 01530 839115 or email [email protected]
FREC – HDP are an official Trailblazer Centre
FREC Level 3 is the first Certificate of a suite of qualifications leading to a Diploma qualification. The Level 4 certificate, Level 4 extended, and Diploma levels are to be released on a phased basis in 2015. These qualifications exceed the level 2 qualification offered by the FPOS suite, and are more suited to most professional environments. They set a new standard for pre hospital care which have been sorely needed and will be embraced by many sectors.
HDP are one of a very limited number of Trailblazer Centres for the FREC Suite. We are told that we are the best equipped independent provider of pre hospital education in the UK, and are staffed by front line professionals, one former military and Prison Service officer, with additional experience in secure mental health establishments. There are many “centres” that staff with solely ex military or privately educated individuals with no frontline experience. The higher levels of FREC will require Paramedic, Nurse or Doctor tutor staff. We know Ambulances, we know healthcare, we know security, and we know military.
We have been in consultation with QA for this qualification suite. We were given permission to announce FREC first before the release date. If you need answers to your questions, come to the experts.
For the best experience of FREC, ideally placed in the centre of the UK with easy access from the M1, M42, M6 and M69, come to HDP.
HSE – First Aid ebulletin – 30 March 2015
The new HSE ebulletin released this week makes interesting reading.
HDP feel really proud that we are already on board with their recommendations.
Defibrillator awareness training – already part of all our first aid courses.
The HSE have said
“In-depth training in the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) is not currently part of either the Emergency First Aid at Work and First Aid at Work courses. However, HSE welcomes the presence of awareness training in these courses as it instills greater confidence in the use of AEDs. “
Using HSE’s logo and HSE approval – HDP have never made these claims, but all our training is fully certified and regulated and meets all the HSE guidelines, so you can be confident in booking HDP to delivery your first aid training.
The HSE have said
“Employers should be aware that training providers must not use the HSE logo or make statements such as “HSE Approved” or “Endorsed by HSE” on their websites. The HSE logo is a registered trademark under the Trade Marks Act, so misuse of it constitutes copyright infringement. Also misuse of the HSE logo or misleading statements such as ‘HSE approved’ may increase confusion about the due diligence process employers should carry out when selecting a training provider.
Organisations that were HSE approved for first-aid training prior to 1 October 2013 (when changes to the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 came into force) can no longer claim to be so. “
To check the full bulletin then click on this link, some interesting comments about off shore medics
http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHSE/bulletins/fa1ed8
FPOS I Course Dates
FPOS I course running
20th April till 24th April 2015
Want to be trained by front line medical staff then book one of our few remaining places. Fully certified IHCD FPOS I Course.
Cost for the course is £375.00 this includes books, refreshments and exam fees.
First response Emergency Care (FREC)
HDP Education are pleased to announce the launch of the level 3 Certificate in First response Emergency Care (FREC), which has been designed experts in Emergency Care education to provide a comprehensive qualification to meet the requirements of various employment sectors and environments where existing older qualifications may no longer realistically meet their needs, or required levels of skill and autonomy.
This Level 3 Certificate in FREC consists of 3 mandatory units with a total of 15 credits at level 3.
Classroom based, tutor led and guided activities will account for 35 hours over a minimum of 5 days. In addition there is a requirement for a minimum of 118 hours of self guided study which should include pre reading, reading and applied practice.
Our first course will be running on
13th April 2015 till 17th April 2015 – just a few places left
Next course will; be
11th May to Friday 15th May
Cost is £629 plus VAT
If you want any more info let me have your email address and I will send over the course spec, all those who have previously enquired a copy has been sent to your email address this afternoon.
