Winterbury Wisdom – The Importance of Quality Training
I was on the receiving end of some questionable training this month. Deciding to upskill, I booked a space on a course on airway management and medical gases with a well-known national training provider that offers many ‘Train the Trainer’ courses. I was expecting a good quality session with interesting information and plenty of hands-on […]
Winterbury Wisdom – St John’s Ambulance Courses Cost the Most… Does This Mean They Are the Best?
In the UK, St John’s Ambulance – and to a slightly lesser extent, British Red Cross – are widely known and are probably the market leaders in first aid training. They are a national charity and do more than first aid training – they provide medical cover at events, sell their own branded first aid […]
Winterbury Wisdom – What Happens When You DON’T Choose the Right Training Provider?
Thursday night, 9 pm. I receive an email from a childminder, asking me when my next Paediatric First Aid courses are running. I sent back the dates and information, noting that the next course is on Saturday, literally 36 hours away, and commenting that this will be too early given she’ll need to complete 6 […]
Why A Food Safety Course Is Essential For Every Food Handler
In the UK, foodborne pathogens cause over 2.4 million cases of disease annually and consequently, food safety is crucial to ensuring that food is suitable for consumption. Individuals working within the catering industry, or those providing food services, have a responsibility to maintain the quality and safety of the food they serve. To fulfil this […]
Become A Certified Educator With Our Level 3 Award In Education & Training
Our Level 3 Award in Education and Training is for those who are interested in continuing learning beyond Post 16, working towards becoming a teacher in education. We offer a specialised view to teaching and training, as we help you in all areas by further developing your skills in prepping, planning, delivering and evaluating teaching […]
Winterbury Wisdom – First Aid & Winter Weather
With the weather really beginning to bite, it’s time to look at a few important ways to prevent and/or respond to first aid incidents in chilly weather. FIRE ALARMS / BUILDING EVACUATION You probably have a case or box that automatically goes outside should an emergency require evacuation of a building. Extended periods in cold and/or […]
Winterbury Wisdom – Common Christmas Casualties
While most of us look forward to the Christmas season, it does bring its risks! Read on for tips and actions to help if the worst should happen. Your Pre-Christmas shopping list: CHOKING Anyone can choke, but this often affects babies, children and elderly people more – choking on toys or finger foods, for example. If […]
Treating Burns This Fireworks Season
And just like that, we’re into fireworks season! Not just 5th November, but also Hallowe’en, Diwali (this year on the 31st Oct and 1st Nov), Hannukah (26th Dec to 2nd Jan), Christmas and New Year… and of course, other celebrations involving fireworks displays, or where fire is involved and burns could occur. Plus, as the […]
The Point of Awards
This month, we’re proud to announce that we’ve won yet another award – this time for the Best Mental Health First Aid Training Organisation in Southern England, at Corporate Vision’s Education and Training Awards 2024. Proud? Yes. Pleased? Yes, of course. Corporate Vision do a lot of research to identify potential winners, verify data provided […]