First Aid Cafe Forum http://www.FirstAidCafe.co.uk/Forum This is an XML content feed of; First Aid Cafe Forum : Last 10 Posts Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:30:02 +0000 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:26:21 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 8.06 30 www.FirstAidCafe.co.uk/Forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp First Aid Cafe Forum http://www.FirstAidCafe.co.uk/Forum/forum_images/FACforumLogo.gif http://www.FirstAidCafe.co.uk/Forum Your Questions - First Aid : Hands on experience needed http://www.FirstAidCafe.co.uk/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7369&PID=58349#58349 Author: SeaJones
Subject: Hands on experience needed
Posted: 11 Mar 2010 at 12:26am

Originally posted by PHECTA

St John should take you on. Remember that the training wing of St John Ambulance is a registered company and is a seperate entity to the Charity arm of the organisation that undertakes first aid duties etc. Under their royal charter they would not be able to turn you away unless of course you had criminal convictions or were not allowed to work in a voluntary capacity in the UK under uk immigration laws.
 

So why not just pop along to your local St John Ambulance Division and have a chat with them.

 

Trouble when speaking with someone at the headquarters is they are often in paid employment and do not fully understand the charitable side and how the nuts and bolts work at the divisional level.

 


They can also turn you down if they simply don't need anyone.
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Subject: Hands on experience needed
Posted: 11 Mar 2010 at 12:25am

Red Cross or SJ would take you on, even if they think you are maybe it with unusual motives, they can do with the help.

The thing about it taking a while is true though, it'll take a while to get you through their training (which you won't generally be exempt from) and also they need to order workwear, get a CRB and register you with HQ, which can take a suprising amount of time.]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:25:06 +0000 http://www.FirstAidCafe.co.uk/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7369&PID=58348#58348 Your Questions - First Aid : AED Trainer Qualifications http://www.FirstAidCafe.co.uk/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7367&PID=58347#58347 Author: Paradude
Subject: AED Trainer Qualifications
Posted: 10 Mar 2010 at 11:44pm

Thanks E4 so now it's me that they're showing with! Compo claim anyone? Do I get a cut of the profits? Smile]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:44:29 +0000 http://www.FirstAidCafe.co.uk/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7367&PID=58347#58347 Your Questions - First Aid : AED Trainer Qualifications http://www.FirstAidCafe.co.uk/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7367&PID=58346#58346 Author: E4V5M6
Subject: AED Trainer Qualifications
Posted: 10 Mar 2010 at 11:40pm

Typical: the 'ad' has now changed to (as I write) Aid-Training who were not the 'Personal Injury Specialists' displayed when I wrote my previous post :(]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:40:21 +0000 http://www.FirstAidCafe.co.uk/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7367&PID=58346#58346 Your Questions - First Aid : AED Trainer Qualifications http://www.FirstAidCafe.co.uk/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7367&PID=58345#58345 Author: E4V5M6
Subject: AED Trainer Qualifications
Posted: 10 Mar 2010 at 11:37pm

Ironic that in the same thread that we see Admin raise the potential risk from 'no win, no fee' parasites, the preceding post to this one (currently) has an advert from a 'Personal Injury Specialist'.
Like Calvin, I wish that I could protect my posts from the problem of 'guilt by association'.  The only way is to avoid being the first or fifth person (and multiple thereof) to post in a given thread.]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:37:27 +0000 http://www.FirstAidCafe.co.uk/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7367&PID=58345#58345 Your Questions - First Aid : Hands on experience needed http://www.FirstAidCafe.co.uk/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7369&PID=58344#58344 Author: PHECTA
Subject: Hands on experience needed
Posted: 10 Mar 2010 at 10:50pm

St John should take you on. Remember that the training wing of St John Ambulance is a registered company and is a seperate entity to the Charity arm of the organisation that undertakes first aid duties etc. Under their royal charter they would not be able to turn you away unless of course you had criminal convictions or were not allowed to work in a voluntary capacity in the UK under uk immigration laws.
 
So why not just pop along to your local St John Ambulance Division and have a chat with them.
 
Trouble when speaking with someone at the headquarters is they are often in paid employment and do not fully understand the charitable side and how the nuts and bolts work at the divisional level.
 
]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:50:17 +0000 http://www.FirstAidCafe.co.uk/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7369&PID=58344#58344 Your Questions - First Aid : Hands on experience needed http://www.FirstAidCafe.co.uk/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7369&PID=58343#58343 Author: Darkwerks
Subject: Hands on experience needed
Posted: 10 Mar 2010 at 10:42pm

if St John or Red Cross won't take you on, you could work for a private event medical company.
You would get paid for your work and get experience too.
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Subject: Hands on experience needed
Posted: 10 Mar 2010 at 8:43pm

I have a current FAW cert and a Level 3 in First aid instruction and assessment through First aid international so I can train up to FAW level.  I know this is not ideal and am trying to find ways to expand my training and experience at the moment, but it seemed the best way to get my foot on the first aid training ladder!  I also have my PTTLS.  Hope that is the info you needed.  Sorry I am new to a lot of the abbreviations on the site so please forgive me if that’s not what you mean! Thanks

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Subject: Hands on experience needed
Posted: 10 Mar 2010 at 8:29pm

Hi, what qualifications within the medical feild do you hold? Are you a first aid trainer with an FAW. Or do you have other quals? Just so I can percieve what help that you could get.]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:29:32 +0000 http://www.FirstAidCafe.co.uk/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7369&PID=58341#58341 Your Questions - First Aid : Hands on experience needed http://www.FirstAidCafe.co.uk/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7369&PID=58340#58340 Author: Hels 123
Subject: Hands on experience needed
Posted: 10 Mar 2010 at 8:19pm

Thanks, I contacted them today and was really honest about my reasons and what I do.  They were very dubious to say the least! I think they think I am after their customers but I would rather be honest and upfront with people from the start.  They are sending me out some info but said it could take up to 3 months!  Thanks anywaySmile

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