Abermed Medical Training Services

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1 Abermed Medical Training Services Prospectus g About Abermed Training

2 About Abermed and International SOS Abermed has delivered healthcare training since its inception in the early 1980s and offers comprehensive healthcare training globally. At Abermed we take pride in our ability to offer added value, cost effective and tailored training to meet the needs of your business. We maintain the highest standards set in all elements of our training provision from identification and training of trainers, development of modular, course and programme content and delivery methodology. We have practical experience and knowledge based on over 25 years of providing UK medics to offshore installations in the North Sea and the provision of Occupational Health Services throughout the UK. We operate across a variety of different industries and to the Energy Sector worldwide. With links to our parent company International SOS plus our in-house Learning and Development expertise, we believe we are the ideal choice for the provision of high quality training on a wide range of medical topics delivered around the world. Training Methodology Our training provision ranges from short hour-long sessions focusing on specific medical or occupational health topics of particular interest to the client to traditional week-long classroom based courses. We also deliver comprehensive Learning Programmes involving a variety of instructional methodology, such as Distance Learning modules, Tutor Support, Tutorials and Moulages (use of modeling to represent medical conditions and emergencies). Abermed were the first and remain one of the very few training providers who are approved by the UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE) to deliver training through this 'blended learning' approach. The advantage of this type of training is the convenience of being able to complete particular sections of the course whenever and wherever the delegate wants and at the delegate s own pace. In addition, there is less downtime for delegates away from their workplace. There is evidence that this multi-format learning provides a higher skill level than classroom based learning alone - it helps enhance retention rates and reduces skill fade over time. It has also been shown to be a more economical way of training, reducing overall travel time/costs and inconvenience. Realistic Practical Scenarios Effective training relies on quality theory being brought to life through realistic practical scenarios. Abermed ensure that our training is interactive and practical wherever possible with course scenarios tailored to situations that are realistic to the delegate s working environment, whether that be an offshore installation, a manufacturing plant or within a corporate office. We can also tie into the client s specific protocols and/or medical emergency plans. 1 1

3 Equipment The practical demonstrations on our courses make use of a wide variety of specialist medical equipment (both actual and training models). Our use of convincing mock injuries helps to create scenarios that are as close to real-life as possible. This high level of realism enables delegates to put into practice the theoretical topics covered in the training. Training Facilities Abermed is able to deliver training from our dedicated facilities based in the Airport Fire Training Centre in Aberdeen, UK. Our facilities replicate the medical environment with two mock sick bays set up with a variety of medical equipment. Separate tutorial and break out rooms are used and a variety of outside installations are available for moulage exercises, for example medical emergencies in confined spaces and falls from heights. We are also able to mobilise and deliver training at client premises and training facilities around the world. Trainers and Assessors Abermed prides itself on the quality of the personnel who deliver our training, with all courses delivered and assessed by UK qualified medical professionals with significant relevant industry experience. A number of our courses involve formal assessment and these are carried out by personnel independent of the training delivery, to maintain course integrity. Of course we can t guarantee each delegate will pass the formal assessment element of the training but we have an exceptionally high success rate and are often used by clients to assess performance and help establish development plans for their personnel. Delegates receive a Certificate of Attendance on completion of Abermed s training courses and most of our formal courses provide successful candidates with an official certificate issued with the appropriate professional body accreditation, such as UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE) or Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh). Training Courses Abermed offer a range of formal prescribed courses plus training on smaller ad-hoc medical, occupational health and diving medicine topics. Please refer to the tables on the following pages for a brief overview of each and should you need further information or wish to discuss a bespoke requirement, please contact us details at the end of the document. 2 2

4 First Aid at Work Scheduling Accreditation This course is designed for non medical personnel who wish to become a qualified First Aider. The UK Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide suitable first-aid equipment, facilities and personnel to enable immediate assistance to be given to employees if they are injured or become ill at work. 3 days (1 Day Refresher Course also available) This course is scheduled on a per client basis and is often delivered on-site at the client s premises as a particularly cost effective way of training first aiders. This course is delivered to the previously applicable UK HSE Standard. Successful delegates receive a formal First Aid at Work Certificate which is valid for 3 years and qualifies the delegate as a First Aider. Please contact us for bespoke pricing depending on number of delegates and location. First Person on Scene (FPOS) Basic or Intermediate Scheduling Tailoring Accreditation This course is specifically designed for non medical personnel who may be first on the scene at an accident or medical emergency. It provides the delegates with the relevant skills and knowledge to enable them to provide immediate life support to casualties pending the arrival of qualified medical support and includes the management of Major Incidents. The FPOS course is suitable for individuals identified as potential First Aiders, particularly for Emergency Services Personnel e.g. fire brigade, police etc. or those operating in a hazardous environment. 4 days The First Person on Scene Courses are scheduled as and when required, please contact us for dates. This course is particularly suited to tailoring to a client s specific requirements. For example, practical scenarios can be tailored to highlight typical industry incidents or refer to the client s specific medical protocols. This course is accredited by the Faculty of Pre-hospital Care within the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) in partnership with the Institute of Healthcare Development administered by Edexcel. Many organisations have both internal and industry standards necessitating a basic level of first response e.g. UK Fire & Rescue Services training policy includes a requirement for FPOS training. Delegates are issued with a First Person on Scene certificate, stamped by the Faculty of Pre-hospital Care, Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) which is valid for 3 years. Please contact us for bespoke pricing depending on number of delegates and location. 3 3

5 UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Offshore Medic Course Course Options The Offshore Medic training course is designed to enable nurses and those with relevant qualifications to become proficient in the provision of medical care in remote locations. It is a statutory requirement for Medics working in the North Sea Oil and Gas Industry but is appropriate for remote practitioners everywhere. The aim is to provide additional skills for medically trained personnel to enable them to provide emergency care offshore, as well as treatment for acute minor conditions. Abermed provide both Full Certificate and Refresher options by either Blended Learning or Attendance methodology as follows: Full Certificate - Blended Learning 38 Distance Learning Modules Tutor Support 6 Tutor Marked Assessments Practical Week Refresher - Blended Learning 20 Distance Learning Modules Tutor Support 3 Tutor Marked Assessments Practical Week Delegates ELCAS Full Certificate - Attendance Practical Week Guest Lecture Week A&E Placement & GP Placement Refresher - Attendance Practical Week Guest Lecture Week Delegates need to comply with the UK Health & Safety (HSE) pre-requisite guidelines stipulating at least 3-5 years experience as one of the following: UK Registered Nurse (Adult) UK Forces Combat Medical Technician (CMT) Class 1 Leading Medical Assistant (LMA) having reached level of Chief Petty Officer Royal Air Force: Corporal or above in RAF Medical Branch Qualified Medical Doctor Abermed has Approved Learning Provider status under the Enhanced Learning Credit Scheme Administration (ELCAS) which allows service leavers to partially fund training. Scheduling Abermed run a number of scheduled courses in the UK throughout the year please see appendix for an up to date list of dates. We can also deliver direct to client premises overseas. Accreditation This is a UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE) approved course. The course is particularly beneficial for clients who operate in the UK but also for those clients around the world who wish to adopt the UK standards. Whilst the UK Health & Safety (HSE) is a UK certifying authority, their accredited course has become recognised worldwide as gold standard for Offshore Medic training. Successful delegates receive a formal UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Offshore Medic Certificate which is valid for 3 years and allows the individual to work as an Offshore Medic in UK waters. An international equivalent certificate is provided if the training is delivered outside of the UK. 4 4

6 Full Certificate - Blended Learning 2,250 (excl VAT) per delegate Full Certificate - Attendance 2,500 (excl VAT) per delegate Refresher - Blended Learning 1,500 (excl VAT) per delegate Refresher Attendance 1,750 (excl VAT) per delegate Dates Abermed Training Services have the following dates currently scheduled for our HSE Offshore Medic Course (Blended Learning). Distance Learning Materials are distributed a maximum of 6 months (Full Certificate) or 3 months (Refresher) in advance. However within that time frame the course can be started at any time providing the distance learning is completed prior to attending the practical week. Please note that we currently only have scheduled dates for the blended learning version of the course due to high demand. Attendance courses are scheduled as and when required. HSE Offshore Medic Course to 12 September to 26 September to 31 October to 28 November to 30 January to 27 February to 27 March to 24 April to 15 May to 29 May to 26 June to 31 July to 28 August to 11 September to 25 September to 30 October to 27 November

7 Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) Scheduling Tailoring The Medical Emergency Response Team training course is designed for all members of the client s Emergency Response Team including medical and non medical personnel. The course is designed to equip the team to deal with the specific potential impact of an emergency response situation and the resultant casualties. It will enhance the individual s competence and confidence but with a particular emphasis on the importance of how the team work together and interact during a medical emergency situation. 4 days This course is scheduled on a per client basis targeting the learning to the client s Emergency Response Team(s). This course is particularly suited to tailoring to a client s specific requirements. For example, practical scenarios can be tailored to highlight typical industry incidents or refer to the client s specific medical protocols and relevant Medical Emergency Response Plan. Delegates are issued with a MERT certificate stamped by the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) Please contact us for bespoke pricing depending on number of delegates and location. Remote Emergency Medicine Course (Pre-Hospital Care) Scheduling Accreditation The Remote Emergency Medicine training course is designed for Doctors, Nurses and Medics operating in remote environments or green field medical developments, to equip them to deal with medical emergency situations and the resulting casualties prior to reaching hospital facilities. This course will enhance the individual s competence and confidence within a practical and challenging environment. 4 days Abermed run these regularly throughout the year, please contact us for dates This course has received formal accreditation from the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care within the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh, UK) and includes the most up to date UK medical protocols and best practice standards. Abermed have been delivering this training for a number of years and the content has become the industry standard for remote sites in pre-hospital care. Whilst the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) is a UK certifying authority, their accredited course has become recognised worldwide as gold standard. Successful delegates receive a Remote Emergency Medicine Certificate of Competence, stamped by the Faculty of Pre-hospital Care, Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh). 1,250 (excl VAT) per delegate 6 6

8 Miscellaneous Training Topics - Medical, Occupational Health, Occupational Hygiene & Diving Medicine Abermed Training Services can leverage the extensive clinical expertise and experience within the organisation to provide training on smaller ad-hoc medical, occupational health, occupational hygiene and diving medicine topics. Example Topics Thrombolysis & ECG Interpretation Defibrillation & AEDs Intraosseous Training Aspects of Diving Medicine Introduction to Health Surveillance Introduction to Occupational Health Drugs & Alcohol Fatigue Noise HAVS Spirometry Audiometry Heat Stress Travel Health & Tropical Diseases Water Management Legionella Food Hygiene Benzene Mercury Lead Isocyanates Asbestos Hydrogen Sulphide Note, the above list is not exhaustive and we would be happy to consider requests for training for most medical topics. Tailoring These topics usually take between an hour to half a day. It is also possible to pick and mix delivering a number of different topics together rolled into an overall awareness programme. Alternatively, some clients find it useful to invite Abermed to deliver a single topic as a guest slot during one of their business conferences/meetings. Each of these topics can be tailored in terms of the depth of content and the level at which they are pitched e.g. a high level overview for managers, a detailed step by step procedural focus for practitioners. The training can also focus on or include other related aspects such as the legislative or HR considerations. Delegates receive a Certificate of Attendance. Please contact us for bespoke pricing depending on topic(s) covered, number of delegates and location. 7 7

9 For More Information We are keen to learn more about our client s particular training needs and always happy to tailor our offering to ensure a good fit whether in terms of content, scheduling or price. Please don t hesitate to contact us for more information or to arrange an appointment to chat through your requirements. Phone: +44 (0) training@abermed.com Website: 8 8