Training
1) Basic first aid
Office based
This course is designed to train office based staff basic first aid. Subjects covered include cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), treatment of bleeding, treatment of muscle, bone and joint injuries, treatment of burns, poisoning and minor medical emergencies. Students are taught the application of slings, bandages and dressings, and how to summon help. The types of injuries concentrated on are those most commonly associated with the office and small workshop in a rural or urban environment with available medical support and back up. The course lasts 3- 4 days depending if the client has any work specific conditions they wish to be covered. Assessment.
(Course duration 3-4 days)
Remote location based
This course is designed to teach “field based” staff basic first aid. The course lasts 4 days and teaches all the subjects taught to the office based staff, but with an emphasis on improvisation, where normal first aid supplies are not available. The course teaches the treatment of injuries commonly encountered in the “field” environment, where medical support and back up may not be available. An additional day may be added to the course if the client has any work specific conditions they wish to be covered. Assessment. (Course duration 4-5 days) Both of these courses make use of scenario teaching applicable to the origin base.
2) Advanced first aid & Basic Trauma
This 5 day course is designed to enable the basic first aider to cope with more severe injuries, to control/manage an incident scene and to prepare the casualty for evacuation to the medical facility using the client’s local non-specialist transport. The course revises the student on all of the basic first aid techniques. It relies strongly on the use of incident scenarios as a teaching model and places an emphasis on student team work and leadership. The course also covers techniques in spinal immobilisation and casualty extrication. Some advanced airway management techniques are taught using specialist equipment available in some advanced first aid kits. Extra days may be added to this course at the clients request in order to cover any special requirements they may have. On going assessment and MCQ exam.
(Course duration 5-6 days)
3) First aid instructor/trainer
This course is designed to teach suitably qualified personnel how to provide training in first aid. The course teaches presentation techniques, lesson preparation and delivery, assessing methods and techniques. All students are assessed throughout the course for quality of instruction, team work, and first aid knowledge. Prior to starting the course students undergo formal assessment in “First Aid and CPR”. Students must pass this assessment to be accredited as a “FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR/TRAINER”. (Each student may be re-tested once during the course in this area, however basic first aid instruction will not be provided). Ongoing assessment and MCQ exam.
(Course duration 5 days)
Automatic Defibrillation
This course is the next step following basic or advanced first aid. It re-assesses the student in the most critical area of first aid (CPR) and leads on to the use of the Automated External Defibrillator. Research has shown that where CPR buys time for the casualty, the AED (automated external defibrillator) when available improves the chance of survival from a heart attack by up to 60%. This course covers the anatomy and physiology of the heart and circulatory system, and the use of the AED with all safety requirements. Ongoing assessment and MCQ exam.
(Course duration 2 days)
Manual Defibrillation
This course is aimed at Doctors and Medics who have access to manual defibrillators but do not have the need of a full (ALS) Advanced Life Support course. The course teaches basic 3 lead rhythm interpretation, the use of manual defibrillators, basic cardiology, advanced airway techniques, basic drugs used in cardiac arrest and the use of algorithms in treatment scenarios, as well as all relevant safety procedures. Ongoing assessment and MCQ exam.
(Course duration 2.5 days)
Medical Gasses & Resuscitation
This course is aimed at suitably trained staff that may have the need to accompany injured personnel requiring oxygen therapy on route or those first aid staff with access to “Entonox”, so that analgesia may be given safely and appropriately. The course also covers revision of resuscitation techniques and the use of airway adjuncts. Ongoing assessment and MCQ exam.
(Course duration 2 days)
Medical Gasses & Defibrillation
In view of the “older” work force, cardiac arrest situations are on the increase. This course is designed to enable suitably qualified staff to competently treat the “heart attack” victim without the use of controlled drugs. One of the most important drugs in a cardiac arrest is OXYGEN. Pain in a cardiac emergency may be relieved by ENTONOX which has a 50% OXYGEN content. If the condition deteriorates then the AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is used in conjunction with OXIGEN therapy. High emphasis is placed on safety as oxygen and electrical sparks don’t mix, so it is important that students master the use of these advanced techniques correctly. When followed correctly the use of the AED and Medical gasses saves lives. Ongoing assessment and MCQ exam.
(Course duration 2 days)
Basic Ambulance Technician (EMT B)
This course is designed to train staff with little or no medical or ambulance experience, and equip them with the skills required to work on a front line ambulance, as a basic level technician. Skills taught on the course range from Anatomy & Physiology, Advanced first aid, Airway adjuncts, Medical gasses, Automated defibrillation, Radio communications, Patient handling, Scene management, General ambulance duties and working as a team. This course has both practical and MCQ exams. (Course duration 3 weeks)
Intermediate Ambulance Technician (EMT I)
This course is designed to increase the knowledge and skills of the EMT B it is taken 9 – 12 months after the EMT B course. The student is refreshed on all aspects of the EMT B. Training is given in Advanced airway skills, Basic pharmacology, Advanced extrication techniques, IV Canulation and fluid resuscitation, Basic cardiology and introduction to the ECG with basic interpretation, Major Incident management and Helicopter familiarisation for ambulance duties. This course has both practical and MCQ exams.
(Course duration 4 weeks)
Advanced Ambulance Technician (EMT A/P)
This course taken 9 – 12 months after the EMT I is designed to bring the technician up to paramedic standard, subjects taught include; Anatomy & Physiology, Pharmacology, Drug administration, Advanced airway procedures, Chest decompression, IV Canulation and fluid replacement, Scene management and control, Disaster planning, Helicopter utilisation in aero medical evacuation. ECG usage and general 12 Lead interpretation, Manual defibrillation. Child birth and emergency delivery, Extrication and rescue techniques (PHTLSS) All subjects of EMT B + I to a greater depth. This course includes three written projects of 4000 words, practical assessments plus MCQ exams.
(Course duration 12 weeks)
IV Infusion & Canulation Techniques
This course is designed to teach suitably qualified personnel how to set up an IV infusion, how to assist those qualified in IV canulation and to provide refresher training for qualified staff who rarely get the opportunity to practice the skill. On going assessment
(Course duration 1 day)
Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support Skills (PHTLSS)
This course is designed to teach those suitably qualified staff the skills required to deal with major trauma in the pre hospital setting. It follows the Guidelines laid down by the NAEMT and the American College of Surgeons, where safe rapid assessment of the casualty followed by rapid packaging and safe transport to the appropriate facility is stressed. Advanced resuscitation and other medical procedures are taught on this course, together with safe packaging techniques and thorough casualty assessment. Course assessment is by Practical assessment and MCQ exam.
(Course duration 3 days)
Advanced Life Support Skills
This course is based on the UKRC ALS course it is designed to train suitably qualified personnel in Advanced Life Support, subjects covered include; Basic Life Support , Automatic and Manual defibrillation, ECG Rhythm recognition, Basic and Advanced Airway techniques, Drugs used in cardiac emergencies, Drugs used in the Peri-Arrest situation. Course assessment is by Practical assessment and MCQ exam.
(Course duration 3 days)
Remote Site Medic
This course is designed to train and prepare suitably qualified personnel to work as remote site medics. Subjects taught include; Advanced Life Support, Pre-Hospital Trauma life Support, Helicopter and Fixed Wing Aircraft use in medical evacuation, Camp Set up, Kitchen and food inspection, Potable water provision, Basic Nursing techniques, Medical supplies ordering and re-supply, First Aid instructor, Disaster planning. Advanced medical skills including; Surgical airway’s, Chest de-compression, Chest drain, Escharotomy, Suturing, Catheterisation male/female, Patient examination techniques, Endotracheal intubation, Laryngeal mask airway, Patient ventilation (manual/mechanical). Course assessment is by Practical assessment and MCQ exam.
(Course duration 4 weeks)
Close Protection Team Medic
This course is designed to train medics to work with close protection teams it covers the Medical aspects of this work, concentrating on trauma from stab, blast and ballistic injuries, it covers advanced resuscitation and emergency packaging with rapid safe extrication and evacuation. This course is open to suitably qualified medics wishing to work in the close protection field. Course assessment is by Practical assessment and MCQ exam.
(Course duration 5 days)
First Aid For Close Protection Teams
This course is based on the advanced first aid course which is a 5 day course and is designed to enable the team members to cope with more severe injuries, to control/manage an incident scene and to prepare the casualty for evacuation to the medical facility using the clients local non-specialist transport. The course revises the student on all of the basic first aid techniques, it relies strongly on the use of incident scenarios as a teaching model and places an emphasis on student team work and leadership, this course emphasises the treatment of stab, blast and ballistic injuries, whilst stressing team member personal safety, the course also covers techniques in spinal immobilisation and casualty extrication, some advanced airway management techniques are taught using specialist equipment available in some advanced first aid kits. Extra days may be added to this course at the clients request in order to cover any special requirements they may have. On going assessment and MCQ exam.
(Course duration 5 days)
Helicopter Handling for Medics
This course designed for medics who may need to work with and around helicopters. It aims to provide the student with the knowledge required to safely work in the vicinity of aircraft both Rotary and Fixed wing, how to safely package a patient for air transport, and provide a knowledge of barometric complications for treatment regimens and safety precautions when using air filled and pneumatic equipment. On going assessment and MCQ exam.
(Course duration 2 days)
Specialist Medical Course Development
DSR Medical & Nursing Services will develop at the clients request any course within the scope of our expertise using in house staff of retained consultants. These courses are charged on a negotiated daily basis, plus completed training materials supply costs.