Rubicon First Aid Ltd News http://www.rubiconfirstaid.com/newsdesk.html Latest news and forthcoming events at Rubicon First Aid Ltd 2008-10-26T19:53:13+00:00 Rubicon First Aid Ltd mark[dot]harris[at]rubiconfirstaid[dot]com (Mark Harris) en-gb Copyright 2006 - 2008 Rubicon First Aid Ltd Autumn Sale http://www.rubiconfirstaid.com/newsdesk/autumn_sale.html See listed our Autumn/Winter sale items from our end of stock lines or on behalf of our training partner Colleges at Weston Super Mare and Stroud. Items not subject to VAT

Laerdal Resusci Anne Torso with skillreporter in hard case, good condition incl kneel mat, 2 airways, 4 faces (3 unused), disinfectant pack £475 (retails new around £1800 plus VAT)

Laerdal full body Resusci Anne, x 2 in hard cases, one with skill guide unit (old style grey box with lights) not known if working hence £150, second one damage to 1 arm (loss fitting) hence £100

3 boxes Large Vinyl gloves £3.00 each

77 St John Student packs (triangular bandage, training dressing, pair of vinyl gloves) 90 pence each (St John supply price £1.35 incl VAT)

Unwrapped used once in training, calico triangular bandages 35 pence each. £25 the lot

Baby Airways (resusci baby) Laerdal cat no. 143700 or 143701 approx 80 sets. £60 the lot or 75 pence each, St John price £143 plus VAT for 96

TV combi video 14" screen boxed as new £25

All items plus postage/delivery or buyer collects.

Contact 01453 549862

]]> text/html 2008-10-26T19:53:13+00:00 mark[dot]harris[at]rubiconfirstaid[dot]com (Mark Harris) General First Aid Trainer training http://www.rubiconfirstaid.com/newsdesk/first_aid_trainer_training.html We will be running our annual induction and training course for individuals, first aid training organisations, colleges and companies who wish to be able to deliver the full range of ITC awarded courses. This 4-day course is the 'key to the door' for those wishing to deliver the wide variety of environment specific courses available through the awarding body. Those wishing further details need to contact Rubicon. In the meantime check out the awarding body's website at www.itcfirstaid.org.uk, for further general information on what is involved.

Dates: 17th - 20th February 2009. Venue: TBC

]]> text/html 2008-10-26T12:01:59+00:00 mark[dot]harris[at]rubiconfirstaid[dot]com (Mark Harris) General New Paediatric first aid rules http://www.rubiconfirstaid.com/newsdesk/new_paediatric_first_aid_ruls.html Change for schools and those working with under 8's from September 2008.

From September 2008, all settings working with children under the age of 8 years old require a member of staff on site with a Paediatric First Aid qualification. This was set out in the EYFS Statutory Framework earlier this year. Therefore schools not only require a member of staff with a First Aid at Work qualification but additionally one one duty with a Paediatric qualification.

The course is run over 12 hours and is also required by OFSTED for all primary schools, nurseries and early years providers. The course focuses heavily on dealing with child and infant first aid.

Rubicon provide the ITC 12 hour course which was originally recognised by the NCMA and the PLA, meeting their standards. This course has continued to be recognised by local authorities as an appropriate course. We also provide First Aid at Work training primarily through our training partner, Stroud College and First Aid for School Staff which is an emergency first aid course designed to be run on an INSET day.

]]> text/html 2008-10-26T11:54:02+00:00 mark[dot]harris[at]rubiconfirstaid[dot]com (Mark Harris) General Autumn & Winter Outdoor first aid courses http://www.rubiconfirstaid.com/newsdesk/autumn_winter_outdoor_first_ai.html Rubicon First Aid have now published their autumn and winter programme of Level 1 and Level 2 Outdoor first aid courses, validating many national governing body awards for outdoor activities.

The programme is as follows:

8th/9th November 2008 6th/7th December 2008 17th/18th January 2009 21st/22nd February 2009

Recent clients on the course include Trinity House; the Greenwood Centre, Coalbrookdale; Herefordshire College of Technology (Agricultural, Equine and Outdoor pursuit students); Sixth Form students at Katherine Lady Berkeley School, Wootton-under-Edge.

]]> text/html 2008-10-26T11:46:23+00:00 mark[dot]harris[at]rubiconfirstaid[dot]com (Mark Harris) General Globebusters Train with Rubicon First Aid http://www.rubiconfirstaid.com/newsdesk/globebusters_train_with_rubico.html On a bright but chilly Friday in early October 2008, Globebusters 2009 TransAmerica expedition assembled at the Manor Hotel, Crickhowell, to undergo an intensive days first aid training. The course was the now well established, ITC awarded Level 1 Emergency Action for Motorcyclists with elements of the Level 2 award aimed at overseas adventure tourers.

The course was organised by world record holders Kevin and Julia Sanders, with Kevin attending the course. All 13 participants were assessed on a variety of first aid circumstances which were thoroughly rehearsed and included scene safety, management of unresponsive casualties, in-line alignment, helmet removal and demonstration of the Hats-Off helmet removal system.

We have subsequently advised and supplied first aid and medical equipment for the latest Globebusters expedition support vehicle.

]]> text/html 2008-10-26T11:36:45+00:00 mark[dot]harris[at]rubiconfirstaid[dot]com (Mark Harris) General ITC recognised by QCA, http://www.rubiconfirstaid.com/newsdesk/itc_recognised_by_qca.html With our awarding body ITC now recognised by the QCA, the new Outdoor First Aid course is listed by the NQF (National Qualifications Framework) as Level 1 (unit 1) and level 2 (unit2) Awards. This course will be of interest to Colleges running sport and outdoor qualifications, and public services courses. We are seeking tutors in colleges who would like to deliver this challenging and interactive course. LSC funding maybe available for the full level 2 qualification, if delivery is made by ITC Centres or providers. So more than a traditional 3 year first aid certificate is one of the bonuses from this course, plus the new comprehensive outdoor safety manual which goes with the course.

These units will be found listed at www.dfes.gov.uk/section 96.

ITC accreditation number on the NQF is 500/1510/2 and a search can be made using this number also on the NQF.

Check the courses on the website or contact us for more details.

]]> text/html 2007-08-16T21:23:23+00:00 mark[dot]harris[at]rubiconfirstaid[dot]com (Mark Harris) General Work and Business Opportunities http://www.rubiconfirstaid.com/newsdesk/work_and_business_opportunitie.html Rubicon, working with our awarding body are seeking individuals or organisations who wish to training to deliver the ITC range of courses within their club, group, work place or outdoor centre/business.

We are particularly intersted in anyone who would like to deliver the New Outdoor First Aid (level 1 and 2 ) Award, listed by the NQF (National Qualifications Framework) and the Emergency Action First Aid for Motorcyclists (Biker, motorcyclist first aid)

Alternatively if you would like to discuss setting up a first aid training business, we would also like to speak to you, as we have a business opportunity package which will certainly be of interest.

Please contact Mark Harris for a no obligation informal discussion about either of these options.

]]> text/html 2007-08-16T21:16:08+00:00 mark[dot]harris[at]rubiconfirstaid[dot]com (Mark Harris) General Biker First Aid at Durham Bikewise http://www.rubiconfirstaid.com/newsdesk/biker_first_aid_at_durham_bike.html A good time was had by all, and that included Rubicon and ITC at the Durham Bikewise Show on 29 July. Weather not bad, at least dry and sunny most of the time, ans a steady flow od visitors to the stand resulting in a number of courses being booked. Thanks to all those who cam to say hello or have a look, including the emergency services.

]]> text/html 2007-08-15T20:02:49+00:00 mark[dot]harris[at]rubiconfirstaid[dot]com (Mark Harris) General See Rubicon at further shows and events http://www.rubiconfirstaid.com/newsdesk/see_rubicon_at_further_shows_a.html Wanting to see us and our trade stand, particularly the Biker First Aid course stuff?? Well here are some further shows to make a note of:

02 Sept, Emergency Services Show, London Motorcycle museum

09 Sept, Big Bike Shop end of Season Bike Show, 11 til 4.30 PM Aberdare, South Wales For more details see www.thebigbikeshop.biz

04 November, The 18th Real Classic Bike Show, Malvern, Three Counties Show Ground, Worcs

]]> text/html 2007-08-15T19:59:25+00:00 mark[dot]harris[at]rubiconfirstaid[dot]com (Mark Harris) General Rubicon Supporting charities and events. http://www.rubiconfirstaid.com/newsdesk/rubicon_supporting_charities_a.html Well in a busy 12 months what else have we done besides deliver training as a business and sell products? So far we have donated spaces on biker first aid courses and kits to Severn Advanced Motrocyclists to auction and raffle, raising money towards the Acorns Childrens Hospice in Worcester, donated prizes at the National Bike Safe shows in 2005 and 2006, donated a variety of items last summer to the Gloucestershire Bike Nite meets, where a raffle was held every night and the money donated to the Air Ambulance. This lead onto the Bike Nite organisers setting up a biker first aid course, and 6 gallant souls turned up, part of their course fees being donated to the air ambulance. Next we designed and supplied 28 kits for Nick Sanders Lisbon to Timbuktu event in January, then having been to the Ginette Harrison Memorial lecture in Bristol, given by Britains top mountaineer Alan Hinkes, we donated £100 to the SHIVA Charity. They were trying to raise £5000 towards refurbishing and extending a school in Nepal, which seemed a very worthwhile and achievable target. What is next? Well that might depend on whoever is reading this, any ideas or worthy causes?

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