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Ascension Island to Sharm to become a PADI Instructor
Caroline is a new EFR instructor
Caroline has travelled all the way from her home in Ascension Island to do her IDC with usin Sharm el Sheikh,Egypt! Caroline is already has a HSE Frist Aid at Work certificate, so it was an easy transition to learn how to teach the EFR course. However she was very impressed with the materials, and very impressed with the Positive Coaching tips that she learnt. She can easily see how she can adapt the very same techniques in the future when she is teaching Scuba. She is now looking forward to the PADI IDC with Emperor Divers
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Rachel and Richard are now EFR instructors!
The Baby Orientation session!
Rachel and Richard had fun learning lots of new teaching techniques and are now EFR instructors. Richard was already a First Aid trainer for other agencies so was able to give lots of tips throughout the course.
Richard is currently a PADI Rescue Diver, but wants to progress through Divemaster to become a PADI Instructor. The EFR instructor course was a great way for Richard to meet Janet and I. He could see our teaching techniques (which everyone says are unique!) and was able to to ask many questions about preparing for his PADI IDC.
Rachel is already a Divemaster and DSD Leader living in London. She is looking forward to teaching CPR and First Aid courses to both Scuba Divers and also other people in her community.
I wish them both good luck, and of course will stay in touch with them to give support and answer any questions.
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EFR instructor course 19th March
Our next EFR instructor course starts on 19th March. Contact me for more details.
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Where did ABCD’s go? What is AB/CABS ?
EFR instructors have new ways to teach CPR
AB/CABS is the new ABCDs
In 2010, the first aid world changed. For years and years we had been teaching first aid using the guidance of ABC or something similar. But now that has all changed! and now we have AB/CABS What on earth is going on?
Well I for one welcome the change with open arms! The last time the First Aid world was updated was way back in 2005. Seven years ago! But despite EFR materials changing, I am still meeting people who have recently been taught to give Rescue Breaths before administering Chest Compressions.
Hopefully, the new AB/CABS will change that. The Consumer manuals have now been changed, so even if an Instructor has not updated their own manuals, their Students will be prepared for the correct procedure.
What does AB/CABS stand for?
Well, the first two letters: AB are questions. Is the patient’s Airway open? Is the Patient Breathing? If the answer is NO, then we go straight to the CABS bit. These are actions. The C is for Chest Compressions. Then after 30 pushes, we can then open the Airway, and give 2 Rescue Breaths. The S’s are the same as before.
So, it’s not a lot of difference than before, but hopefully this will encourage people to go straight to Chest Compressions if the patient is not breathing. (Just like Vinnie Jones does on the recent Advert)
But what about the D? where has the Defibrillator gone?
Well, the Defibrillator is now being treated a little different than before. When we call for help, we can also call for a Defibrillator. When it arrives, we don’t need to stop administrating CPR to apply it, we can carry on giving Chest Compressions while someone else applies the pads.
What else has changed?
- Hard and Fast
Well not much really. The old rules of 100 pushes per minute and depth of 5 cms have been replaced by At Least 100 pushes per minute and At Least 5 cms. This brings us to the “Hard and Fast” message that Vinnie gives us.
The only other thing that has changed is that the CPR rate for infants is now 120 pushes per minute.
What about Vinnie Jones?
The Vinnie Jones method of “Hands Only” CPR is for “Non Trained” First Aiders. It’s still recommended that people take a First Aid course and deliver 2 rescue breaths following 30 chest compressions.
Our next EFR instructor course is on 13th March 2012
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New EFR instructor for Emperor Divers in Sharm
New EFR instructor at Emperor Sharm
Saad is the latest member of Emperor Divers in Sharm to become an EFR instructor. Saad learnt all of the latest First Aid skills. He also learnt all of the latest techniques to teach those very same skills to others in a very positive manner, giving his future students the confidence to care
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EFR instructors
Mark and Dave become EFR instructors
Mark and Dave came along for a great day yesterday. They learned the very latest teaching techniques used to teach EFR First Aid and CPR courses. Mark is coming out to Emperor Divers in Sharm el Sheikh in April to become a PADI Scuba Diving Instructor. It was great to meet him now so that he could get to know us a bit better. He had a chance to see our teaching style, and also got a chance to ask lots of questions about his PADI Instructor Development Course.
Dave was already an EFR instructor, but had not taught a course for a while, so he needed to find out the latest First Aid changes and renew his membership.
Both Mark and Dave enjoyed the course, they also picked up some very valuable teaching tips that they will find useful when teaching Scuba Diving as well as EFR courses.
I’m really looking forward to teaching Mark his PADI IDC in April, I know that he will be very successful as a PADI instructor.
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EFR Instructor Course Emperor Divers in Sharm
Mark, Kelsey and Filip learn the latest techniques for teaching First Aid.
Mark and Kelsey are learning to become EFR Instructors, and Filip is renewing his status. All 3 are preparing for the very latest PADI Instructor Development Course to be held at Emperor Divers in Sharm el Shiekh.
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Emergency First Response Instructors
Rachel, Istvan, Keith and Joe are now ready to teach First Aid
Keith, Rachel, Joe and Istvan can now teach People how to save lives! they have just completed their EFR instructor course with Platinum Course Director Steve Prior.
Keith and Istvan are planning to become PADI Scuba Diving Instructors in 2012. They will be attending a PADI instructor development course at Emperor Divers in Sharm el Sheikh.
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