Emergency Response Training UK

Contract award

ERT UK — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:22:02 +0100

We are delighted to announce that Southend Surestart have once again choosen Emergency Response Training to run its First Aid for Child Carers courses.

For the fifth year running we will be providing our 12 hour programme aimed at those working with children in various settings. More detail on the course can be found here, or contact our office on 0870 740 9247 to discuss your particular needs.

Hands up or down for "hands only"

ERT UK — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:41:33 +0100

As reported here there have been various statements issued related to "hands only CPR". The American Heart Association have advocated a move to "hands only" CPR dropping the need for nouth to mouth, but the European Resuscitation Council believes there isn't sufficient evidence to warrant a change.

The UK Resuscitation Council have pinned their colours to the mast here, and also believe the evidence isn't compelling enough to require a change before the 2010 congress.

Therefore the current UK and European guidelines can be found here or you can watch a video here.

"Hands only" CPR- America says "yes" Europe says "non"

ERT UK — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:06:23 +0100

In first aid trainng CPR is the area of most change and probably most research. The Amercian Heart Association issued on 31st March 2008 new guidelines aimed at the layperson. Details can be found here, but essentially a bystander witnessing a sudden collapse in an adult is recommended to only perform chest compressions.

This has lead to the European Resuscitation council issuing its own statement not altering its existing advice, click here for a PDF version. So for us as a UK based training company, until told otherwise its still 30 compressions followed by 2 ventilations.

If a rescuer is unwilling or unable to perform ventilations "hands only" CPR would be better than no CPR.

Software spots 'missed' diabetes

ERT UK — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:57:34 +0000

A GP has developed a way to find up to 500,000 people with potential diabetes who risk being overlooked by their doctors.

To find out more click here

Games therapy for burns victims

ERT UK — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:54:59 +0000

The Nintendo Wii games console is being used as part of physiotherapy treatment for patients in South-East England.

To read in full click here

Child First Aid Course Dates 2008

ERT UK — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:59:08 +0000

Would you know what to do if a child stops breathing?

Why not make sure you do with our "Child First Aid" short course, held at our Rayleigh Training Centre on the following dates:

21 Feb, 10 March, 10 April, 12 May, 5 June, 7 July, 15 Sept, 13 Oct & 10 Nov - from 1.00pm to 2.30pm.

Call 0870 7409247 or email info@ertuk.co.uk to reserve your place - cost £10.00 per delegate.

Award winning company

ERT UK — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:38:40 +0000

Errr, its us!

Emergency Response Training was recently awarded " Best Health and Safety training" by Business and Commerce Today.

In winning the 2007 Health and Safety training award we are pleased at the recognition for our training methods and style. Emergency Response Training was also commended on its "responsible, ethical organisation".

Thank you and we look forward to the 2008 awards!

Forthcoming changes in workplace First Aid training

ERT UK — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:21:31 +0000

The HSE has released further information on the future of workplace first aid training. Employer's will need to carry out an assessment of their first aid training needs and then select one of two courses.

The First Aid at Work (FAW) course will be 18 hours (3 days) long with a shorter Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) lasting 6 hours available. Both courses (if successfully completed) will lead to a qualification valid for three years, with a yearly update course (4 hour) required. In year 3 the FAW can be refreshed with a 12 hour course, the EFAW by re-attending the 6 hour course.

For the time being the HSE will continue to approve organisations to run FAW courses, this giving automatice approval for EFAW and refresher training. Other ogranisations such as the QCA or SQA may also develop approvals for EFAW training.

For the full details click here to visit the HSE website. A further update with for Scottish readers can be found here.

Police medics new course

ERT UK — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:23:43 +0000

Emergency Response Training is proud to announce the official launch of its Tactical Care Officer course range. Having run bespoke training for Police Firearms staff we can now offer a "complete" training package.

Designed to reflect the current requirements for Police medics in this demanding role, the course focuses on the practical application of basic and advanced life saving skills.

For more detail contact the office on 0870 740 9247 and ask for Alistair or Nicky.

Don't you have anything better to do? What do you mean life saving?

ERT UK — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:18:13 +0000

Much has been made in the media recently about people wasting time, especially at work on sights such as Youtube.

Well we are glad people do- our channel has recently broken the 61,000 viewers barrier. The great bit is that many of them have got in touch, some with strange requests or links, but some with genuine, positive feedback.

More darts!

ERT UK — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:03:16 +0000

Training courses, medical emergencies, fires and mutlimedia broadcasting- its all in a days work of Barry.

Still at Lakeside for the darts, when an extra special referee was needed for an extra special match, it was obvious it would be Barry.

Scott Mills, the relatively popular DJ from BBC Radio 1, played a match against Bobby George on Thursday. It would seem Barry wasn't worked too hard to add up Scott's score!

For more detail- visit the BBC website.

Congratulations

ERT UK — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:04:36 +0000

Just a quick, and belated, congratulations to Claire who recently graduated from Greenwich University with her Certificate of Education. After two years of hard study, assessments and assignments, all on top of her day job, it is great to see Claire receive this official recognition of her teaching skills.

Well done you.

180! again

ERT UK — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:29:18 +0000

If you're been watching the darts on TV this week you may have heard a familiar voice. Barry is there scoring, the matches that is. To keep up with whats going on check here.

For a quick reminder of what Barry looks like try here, he's the one being put in the Recovery Position.

Fire Safety isn't just for work

ERT UK — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:22:47 +0000

A lady used a pair of wet knickers to douse a fire in her house. The full story can be found here.

Another option for fires such as oils would be a foam fire extinguisher.

Seasons Greetings!

ERT UK — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:36:15 +0000

To all our blog viewers!

Generosity 'may be in the genes'

ERT UK — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:07:14 +0000

Some people may be genetically destined to have a generous personality, Israeli research has suggested!

Click here to read more!

Brain 'irrelevance filter' found

ERT UK — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:04:39 +0000

Scientists believe they have located a new brain area essential for good memory - the "irrelevance filter".

To view article click here

Computer-bike keeps children trim!

ERT UK — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:03:38 +0000

A toy that allows children aged 3-6 to exercise while playing on a computer is being tipped as a Christmas bestseller. Users pedal the stationary Smart Cycle while following routes on screen. Dr Colin Waine, chairman of the National Obesity Forum, based in Nottingham, said: “Obesity in children has reached epidemic proportions . . . doctors are worried that type2 diabetes, previously associated with adults, is rising in our children. It was only a matter of time before manufacturers wove calorie burning into toys.

'Supermouse' bred to beat cancer

ERT UK — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:08:14 +0000

Mice carrying a gene which appears to make them invulnerable to cancer may hold the key to safer and more effective treatments for humans. University of Kentucky researchers said " a human cancer treatment was possible".

To read the full article click here

How to avoid a hangover

ERT UK — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:57:30 +0000

With the party season upon us, we thought you may be interested to read a few pointers on how to avoid that morning after feeling!

Before you go out
Eat a good fatty meal
Drink a glass of milk

While partying
Alternate water or non-fizzy soft drinks with alcoholic ones
Avoid fizzy drinks
Don't drink to excess

Before hitting the sack
Drink lots of water or a sports drink
Take vitamin C
Eat toast
Walk in the fresh air

Better chance of survival in a war zone?

ERT UK — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:32:06 +0000

History shows that medical advances are often driven by extreme circumstances such as war.

The BBC is reporting the remarkable progress and performance of the British Army's medical services in war zones.

"More British servicemen were seriously injured in Afghanistan in the first nine months of 2007 than in the whole of the rest of the present conflict.

Grim as that fact is, many of those so-called "catastrophic" wounds would have been fatal in previous wars.

Even as recently as five years ago many would not have returned home alive, the head of battlefield medicine for the armed forces says. "

To read the full article click here

CPR the old way

ERT UK — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 13:42:01 +0000

Whilst discussing the current CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) guidelines, we were reminded of some of the other practices used over the years, such as Schafer’s Method.

Today, CPR is based on scientific studies, we are not sure what Schafer was thinking when he penned this method! For how to perform CPR visit our website to view our training clips.

Youtube or yourtubes

ERT UK — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 14:50:33 +0000

Possibly inspired by our Youtube channel, though probably not, a surgeon has broadcast a heart operation to members of the public. Read the full story here.

Alzheimer's cold sore virus link

ERT UK — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:56:57 +0000

Evidence is building that the cold sore virus may be linked to Alzheimer's disease, an expert says.

In lab tests, Manchester University found brains infected with the herpes simplex virus, HSV-1, saw a rise in a protein linked to Alzheimer's.

Avian First Aid!

ERT UK — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:48:32 +0000

Realising that we have omitted to cover emergency situations relating to parrots, we would like to recommend the following Youtube clip.

Worth watching you if you are a parrot owner or a Monty Python fan!

Managing a Major External Bleed

ERT UK — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:28:56 +0000

1. Check for danger, response, airway, breathing and circulation.

2. Try to wear gloves to protect you from the casualty’s blood.

3. Expose the wound and elevate the area.

4. Apply an appropriately sized first aid dressing over the wound. If there is an object in the wound do not remove it but pack around it.

5. Secure the dressing still applying pressure. If blood continues to seep through, remove both dressings, relocate wound and apply a fresh dressing, ensuring pressure is applied to the point of bleeding.

6. Observe for signs of Hypovolaemia shock and treat if necessary.

7. Tourniquets should not be used.

Video Clip Viewings!

ERT UK — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:21:57 +0000

Since launching our training video clips on Youtube we have received 32, 754 viewings! We put it down not only to our excellent training but the good looking cast (our staff)!!

180!

ERT UK — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:31:26 +0100

Being keen sportsmen we are proud to announce our sponsership of the Essex County Darts league's Dream team.

http://www.essexdarts.com/kevin_stammers/DreamTeam/DreamIndex.htm

We shall report back throughout the season. If I was a gambling man, I'd back Barry.

First Aid Kits

ERT UK — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:38:20 +0100

After much searching we have found a range of first aid products we are happy with. Therefore we can now provide all your first aid product needs as well as training!

Whilst our website is updated contact our office on 0870 740 9247 or info@ertuk.co.uk to order a catalogue or place an order.

First Aid Manual & Kits

ERT UK — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:54:44 +0100

Fully illustrated with concise and relevant guidance for employers and employees, we now have First Aid manuals for sale @ £5.00 plus postage and packing. To order - t.0870 740 9247 or email info@ertuk.co.uk

Coming soon - First Aid Kits - watch this space!