First Aid Training with Shelterbox

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It has been a busy week,  I was fortunate to be able to work with ShelterBox providing outdoor first aid training.

ShelterBox is an international disaster relief charity that provides temporary shelter and lifesaving supplies to displaced families.  I will be visiting their headquarters in Cornwall next month to deliver additional training.

I also attended a training day with the fire and ambulance service honing RTC skills and understanding more about our emergency service family.  Great day, I would like to say thank you to SCAS for organising and Berkshire fire and rescue for hosting.

My week did not stop there, I have also delivered an outdoor first aid course to outdoor education students at BCA, staff from MKDons and DoubleTree Hilton in Milton Keynes and a Paediatric first aid course to staff and parents from St Peters RC School in Surrey.

We also covered the Bradenham Bolt 10k cross country run and two music events
for Amersham Music Festival and Amersham Concert Club.

We have had a varied few weeks

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We have had a varied few weeks, from teaching manual handling to Defaqto, activity and equine first aid to the Berkshire College of Agriculture, frontline work, paediatric first aid for Salvus at Heathside School on London and covering an Mixed Martial Art (MMA) competition for Fightmedics in London, variety is the spice of life.

At the MMA competition a staff member I had taught last year approached me and told me that a few weeks after his training he witnessed a sudden cardiac arrest.  He used his training until the emergency services arrived and took over.  He received a call a week later from the gentleman concerned thanking him for saving his life.

Exciting news, we are now registered with Qualsafe and will soon be offering First Response Emergency Care courses, more news to follow.

A Successful Hearing Dog Camp and Training Day

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Last weeks Hearing Dog Camp went very well, we were lucky with the weather and our campers were fabulous.  Totally immersing themselves into the two day, having a great time with our dogs and hopefully taking away some new skills.

This week we have been working with BCA completing an Activity First Aid course for their sport tutors, later in the week we will be working with their Equine department to provide Equine specific training.

Emergency First Aid at Work + F

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Today we had a team of professionals wishing to qualify in EFAW+F to ensure safety for themselves and their teams.

Chainsaw use is not for the faint hearted, it takes skill, training and ongoing respect to safely use one.

Today our participants either were members of the Arboricultural Association or seeking approval, having a valid industry specific is a requirement to tick a box.  More importantly the simple skills taught today could easily save a life.

If you want to know more about our specialist courses please visit www.inveniotraining.co.uk

New Courses with Invenio Training

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We are very pleased to announce the latest course to our portfolio.

Immediate Life Support, this course is designed for healthcare professionals meeting the requirements of ILS courses laid down by UK Resus Council. 

The aim is to train healthcare personnel in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, simple airway management using adjuncts, suction, oxygen, bag valve mask and safe defibrillation.

The course is run over one day and consists of theory and practical sessions. Ratio of one instructor to six candidates.

We are always trying to improve our services and meet the needs of our valued clients.

Please visit our website for more information www.inveniotraining.co.uk  

Pony Club Annual Camp

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I have been very fortunate to work with two great Pony Clubs this week.

On Tuesday evening I headed to Oxford to do an evening talk to their members on first aid.

Last night I headed over to BCA and a second Pony Club camp where we had an evening of climbing in the bouldering room.

Always a pleasure working with such nice people.

Summer Camp at Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

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We still have spaces on our 2017 summer camp with Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

Spend two days learning how to teach a dog obedience and agility.  Hearing Dog staff will help you understand dog welfare and the importance of grooming and caring for your dog.

During your two days you will learn about canine first aid and receive a Canine First Aid Certificate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to see behind the scenes of a leading charity using dogs to improve peoples lives.  Ideal for 12-16 year old with an interest in dogs and considering a career or if you would just like to understand your own dog a little better.

Please visit www.inveniotraining.co.uk for more information.

Emergency First Aid at Work Plus Forestry

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We ran our first EFAW+F course in partnership with BCA and the Centre of Landbased Enterprise and Technology yesterday.

The course was popular and great weather with a fantastic combination of candidates led to a great day.

The candidates ranged from business owners to individuals who used chainsaws regularly and wished peace of mind if it all went wrong.

We still have spaces on our next course on the 14th August.

Horses, Hounds and Heroes

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We are very proud to have been invited back for the third year to provide medical cover for The Horse Trust.  It is always a fantastic event to see these equine public servants so well looked after in retirement.

There were displays form the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery, Metropolitan Police Mounted Division and Thames Valley Police.

It was an emotional day as several military and police horses were handed over from their MOD and Home Office riders to grooms at The Horse Trust, to start their well deserved retirement.  Some horses had served 22 years and were looking forward to spending some time in the beautiful fields of the Rest Home for Horses near Speen.

Seconds Out

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On Saturday we were providing medical cover for a white collar boxing competition in High Wycombe for Fightmedics UK.

We witnessed some great amateur boxing with some very worthy winners.  As our services were not required which made the night more worth while.

We Have Been Busy

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Since our last post we have been working with VLMadventureconsultants working in Snowdonia and Chamonix with schools from the UK and Singapore.

After some great experiences', weather and fun we returned home with a series of courses with BCA College for their level 2 and level 3 early years students.

Looking ahead on the 16th July we are covering the Horses, Hounds and Hero's event for the Horse Trust near Speen.  We have covered it for the last few years and it is a fantastic day out for all the family.

On Monday 17th July we are running a Forestry Specific EFAW course at BCA, places are still available.

Shared from BBC. Asthma

I saw this on the BBC and thought you should see it: 'Asthma is a killer - it took away my miracle daughter' - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-40306669

Teenager saves Dad with CPR

I saw this on the BBC and thought you should see it: Cornwall teenager saves dad with CPR learnt from House - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-40357224

Spoiled for Training Venues

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We have worked at some amazing venues recently.

Ornate rooms in the Manor House at BCA college, a glorious spot which is a stud yard for thorough bred race horses and the new training facilities at Dogs for Good.

We've been training at local businesses too, providing EFAW for Latchford Insurance in Princes Risborough.

Know your care plans

I saw this on the BBC and thought you should see it: Bow pupil Nasar Ahmed died from allergic reaction - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-39896499

Opposites Attract

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We've completed paediatric first aid at Marsh Gibbon CE Primary School, an EFAW for John Hampden Grammar School, provided medical cover for a classical music concert and then the next night working for Fightmedics we covered a MMA cage fight and boxing event, polar opposites.

Looking ahead more training for students at BCA and following my induction with ERS Medical my first shift for the London Ambulance Service is booked.

Iron Maiden Vs Thames Valley Air Ambulance

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We are providing first aid cover for a charity football match at the ASM Stadium in Thame raising money for Thames Valley Air Ambulance.

Playing are the Thames Valley Air Ambulance team and the Iron Maiden 11's.

The match has attracted a large crowd, loads of activities for kids great day out for a great cause.

Jazz Hands Only CPR

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Last night we provided medical cover for a concert by Stacey Kent an international jazz singer with her band in Amersham.

Today we provided basic life support training for members of the public at Stokenchurch Medical Centre.

Tomorrow and Monday has us providing medical cover for a Classical Music concert in Rickmansworth and a football tournament in aid of Thames Valley Air Ambulance in Thame.

Busy, busy, busy

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We've been running several courses for Cherrymead Surgery, BCA, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, Stokenchurch Medical Centre.

Training has included BLS and AED for Health Care Professionals, Emergency Paediatric First Aid, Basic First Aid and Manual Handling.

We're also covering a series of concerts for Amersham Music Festival.

Flight booked for work in France later in the year and we have been accepted to run Qualsafe Awards, in particular the new FREC courses.  Watch this space for further updates.

Homeward Bound

I had a great two weeks working with vlmadventureconsultants taking a school group to Annapurna Base Camp.

We've encountered wonderful people, seen amazing sights and made it all the way to Base Camp.

Looking forward to going home, last night in Nepal and then homeward bound.