Ofqual proposed changes to centre management / assessment

see here
.https://www.gov.uk/government/news/consultation-on-awarding-organisation-controls-for-centre-assessments

Improvised tourniquets can work

Interesting artcle - officer used a belt and spoon to control arterial bleeding.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-45803893?dm_i=1DMW,5XQY5,8XQA2S,N8UMK,1

Philips AED - Safety Recall

Philips have issed a recall on some models of AEDs i.e. HeartStart FRx, HeartStart HS1 (Home) and HeartStart HS1  AEDs. See link for greater information.

http://www.hpra.ie/docs/default-source/Safety-Notices/sn201837_philps_heartstart_v35048.pdf?sfvrsn=2

RTA links up with High Speed Training

Looking for online courses?  RTA has teamed up with High Speed Training who offer a wide selction of courses in health & safety, food safety, business etc.  Have a look here this can be a quick and convenient way to get qualifications.  Most are CPD or ROSPA certified.

Level 3 Award in Education & Training

I will be running another trainer / teacher course in Warrington on 29-30th November and 6-7th December 2018.  I.e. course over 4 days split over two weeks, that gives delegates more time for preparation of teaching plan etc.
The cost is presently reduced to £369.99 so contact now and take that next step in training delivery.  Full support provided.
https://www.richmondtrainingassociates.co.uk/trainer-courses.html

RLSS UK Open Water Lifeguard

I have now delivered three of the 3 day OWL  courses one at NWSC Nottingham, one at Budworth SC and one at Otley SC.  Very popular with open water swimmers, water park and triathlon staff.  I have also delivered an OWL bolt-on (on day connversion) for exisiting pool lifeguards.
These are excellent awards meeting a gap in the open water facility use.
I do plan a one day bolt on in Cheshire on the 26th July.2018
Well done to RLSS UK for bring out these awards

          http://openwatersafety.co.uk/index.html

One in six mobile phones in Britain is contaminated with faecal matter

Experts say the most likely reason for the potentially harmful bacteria festering on so many gadgets is people failing to wash their hands properly with soap after going to the toilet.  See full article http://www.qmul.ac.uk/media/news/items/se/57395.html