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Training
Looking to advance your career? We profile some of the training and educational opportunities available to Ambulance Personnel for career enhancement or personal gain.
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Yorkshire ambulance trainee studying at the University of Teeside
Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) trainee Beckie Vale is following in her father’s footsteps by training to become a paramedic at the University of Teesside. Beckie, from... Read more
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University offers range of courses
With the continued expansion of the roles of emergency service personnel, various Higher Education Institutions are offering courses to meet the needs of operational staff. The University of... Read more
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Young chefs receive vital first aid training
St John Ambulance has joined forces with the renowned Fifteen charity inspired by Jamie Oliver. The aim is to give emerging young chefs the opportunity... Read more
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Firefighters’ training extended
An established scheme that sees fire fighters receive first aid training to use during emergencies is expanding. The Co-Responder partnership between the Isle of Wight... Read more
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New initiative for police and ambulance services
The police are learning new skills from Great Western Ambulance Service. In a new initiative, Avon and Somerset Police have been working in partnership with Great... Read more
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First responders needed
A call has gone out for volunteers in Brecon to step forward and provide vital first response care for their friends and neighbours. The Welsh... Read more
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Using The Term “EMT”
Every now and then the question emerges, “How can you become an Emergency Medical technician in 5 days?”, and for a while debates on various... Read more
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New EMTs for Essex
Eleven student ambulance paramedics in Essex have passed the intensive 13-week training course which will allow them to become emergency medical technicians. The group have... Read more
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Understanding food allergies
St John Ambulance Buckinghamshire has introduced a training course on food allergy and intolerance. The course covers severe allergic reactions and how to give medication with... Read more
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BAPCO Conference & Exhibition 2008
The annual BAPCO Conference and Exhibition attracts over 1200 delegates and visitors from across the civil protection sector in the UK, Europe and internationally. Visitors... Read more
