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]]>Prometheus Medical International are extremely proud to have partnered with West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) by delivering 10 NAEMT PHTLS courses this year to 98 Paramedic Mentors across their trust.
The selfless work carried out by all at WMAS was emphasised during the course deliveries, with several candidates being identified as potential instructors. What sets Prometheus Medical International apart is the use of clinically current instructors including HCPC Paramedics, Doctors and other Pre-Hospital Specialists, and it was great to see course feedback reflecting this:
Both instructors were knowledgeable in their fields, it was refreshing that they were both paramedics & have experience in the field . Many courses I have attended have different people covering pre-hospital that don’t understand the area.
Prometheus Medical International deliver both open courses that allow individual students to book online, and group bookings. This allows ambulance trusts the flexibility to book a block of students either at our site in Herefordshire, or at their own facility, using our hands-on, high-fidelity training aids. Utilising our 11-acre training centre, we can simulate a number of hyper realistic scenarios which engage students, as well as a range of classroom theory to embed knowledge and promote skills retention.
PMI Support Ambulance Trusts
Prometheus provides medical training to a number of Ambulance Trusts across the UK, both at the Prometheus training site in Hereford and at locations UK wide.
If you’re part of an Ambulance Trust and would like to learn more, give us a call: 01568 600695
Book your NAEMT PHTLS course now!
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]]>Enrol in our Expemed course and expand your professional horizons. We guarantee that highly qualified and inspirational instructors will guide you.
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our selection of instructors, all of whom are clinically current professionals. Our team comprises practising doctors, paramedics, and nurses with extensive experience in emergency and pre-hospital care.
What sets our Expemed instructors apart is their extensive experience in expedition and remote medicine. They have operated in some of the world’s most challenging and austere environments, providing medical care in settings ranging from dense jungles to high-altitude mountains and arid deserts. Their real-world experience in such extreme conditions ensures they bring unparalleled practical knowledge and insights to our courses.
Steve Backshall Feedback
As Steve Backshall says, “Get training from people who do it for real!” Our instructors embody this principle, having honed their skills in the most demanding situations. Steve has completed our Expemed course and this year he also trained with us on the NAEMT TECC course.
Please review their detailed biographies below to learn more about their exceptional backgrounds.
Instructor Biographies
Ffyon
Ffyon is a specialty doctor in emergency medicine at Hereford County Hospital with a special interest in wilderness and expedition medicine and prehospital emergency medicine.
Medical Cover at Endurance Events & Trekking Expeditions
She has worked as a doctor on Ultramarathons in Wales and the Azores, as ships medical officer on a tall ship sailing in the Atlantic and Caribbean, and as a doctor supporting a teams trekking up Kilimanjaro and to Everest base camp.
Supporting Youth Development Expeditions
Ffyon also works with British Exploring Society, supporting youth development expeditions and has supported an expedition to the Canadian Yukon.
Mountain Rescue
She also takes shifts as a mountain rescue doctor for Longtown Mountain Rescue team in South Wales.
She has a passion for teaching and has gained a PGCE in medical education, which enables her to teach ALS and PHTLS, as well as multiple different wilderness and expedition medicine courses.
Dan
Daniel is a portfolio GP based in South Wales with a special interest in expedition medicine, medical education, human factors and pre-hospital emergency medicine (PHEM). He holds both the International Diploma in Expedition and Wilderness Medicine, from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, and the Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. He is also a Member of the Faculty of Travel Medicine at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society in London.
Medical Cover at Endurance Events
He has worked to provide medical cover at multiple endurance events and charity challenges both in the UK and overseas, including the tea plantations of Kenya, the Great Wall of China, and the deserts of Jordan. He has supported athletes as they completed the world’s coldest ultramarathon in the frozen Canadian arctic, and has worked as part of the medical team for a major television series on a remote island in the Pacific.
Volunteering & Charity Work
Daniel also volunteers as an enhanced care BASICS doctor, as part of Medserve Wales, and he has recently joined Brecon Mountain Rescue Team. He is also an advanced life support instructor and regularly teaches on wilderness medicine courses all over the world. He is also proud to be the medical director for the UK’s leading telemedicine charity, the Virtual Doctors, which connects remote healthcare workers in Zambia and Malawi with volunteer clinicians to improve patient access and empower rural communities.
Rhod
Rhod is a Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, Fellow of the Academy of Extreme Environment Medicine and a UK Paramedic, with extensive Travel Health, Expedition Medicine and Tropical Disease experience and training. He has years of experience training individuals and teams in medicine in remote areas.
He has extensive experience as a wilderness, expedition and remote area medic/safety professional delivering support to a diverse range of individuals and groups; these have included NGOs, exploration, United Nations missions, media productions and high-threat humanitarian projects, amongst others.
Operational & Expedition Medical Deployments:
Algeria/Afghanistan/Belize/Bosnia/Croatia/Europe/Guatemala/Guyana/ India (West Bengal & Assam)/Iraq/Kenya/ Kurdistan/ Malta/Nigeria/Puntland/Somalia/USA
Education/Training Skills
Developing & delivering both nationally recognised and bespoke training/educational courses to civilian, commercial and government agencies. Courses delivered include FPOS (I), Medicine in Remote Areas, HSE Off- Shore Medic, PHTLS, ITLS, ACLS and Tropical & Travel Health. Between 09/2009-03/2012 Rhod was the Clinical Education & Training Manager at Exmed (UK) Ltd. He is a highly experienced tutor & lecturer to adult learners of varied ethnographic backgrounds. Extensive experience of providing educational mentorship and preceptorship across all levels of registered healthcare practitioners, enhancing their knowledge, skills and confidence when delivering healthcare in remote/austere environments.
Media Experience
Experience of providing both primary and trauma health care support to media projects in a variety of settings. Clients have included both BBC and commercial sector companies (documentary/light entertainment/ marketing). Safety & Medical provider to Icon Films India (West Bengal & Assam) November ’09 (inc. A1 camera operation & stills provision); Tigress/Discovery (UK) Guyana & Belize May/June/July ’12.
Rhod has also completed the Royal Geographical Society Off-Site Safety Management qualification and is a Mental Health Awareness instructor, holding university-accredited qualifications in the subject.
May 2024 | ExpeMed™ Course Photos
Expemed Feedback
Read the feedback from the May 2024 course which highlights what the students most enjoyed!: Expemed feedback.
We look forward to welcoming future learners to our next course which is starting on October 8th – Book Now!
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]]>We are thrilled to share a case study based on the feedback from our May 2024 course. This session featured four exceptional instructors with extensive outdoor medicine experience, making it a rich learning opportunity for our students.
About ExpeMed™
ExpeMed™ is the UK’s longest-running expedition medicine course for healthcare professionals. Established by Dr. Stephen Hearns in 1998, it has earned a reputation as the leading expedition medicine course in the UK. Prometheus has been the sole provider since 2008.
Highlights from the May 2024 Course
Experienced Instructors
Our students benefitted greatly from instructors who are not only knowledgeable but also actively practising in the field. One student noted:
“The instructors had a good subject knowledge based on experience both previous and current. I always feel this is so valuable to have staff that know and do, rather than just teach.”
We appreciate this feedback as we strive to provide the most current and relevant training possible.
Engaging Lectures and Practical Sessions
We believe in immersive learning to enhance retention. Our students particularly enjoyed the blend of classroom and outdoor sessions. One student shared:
“Expedition medicine by its nature is an outdoor activity and it was great when we could to hold sessions outside, as it added to the realism. I enjoyed the split between classroom and practical as this was engaging!”
This hands-on approach and interactive teaching made the course both educational and enjoyable.
Comprehensive Course Content
Our holistic approach covers all essential aspects of expedition medicine. One student highlighted the importance of addressing mental attitude:
“Great to see this as part of the course, and very professionally mature, to see this included, as is so often overlooked. I feel this is a critical aspect as poor mental attitude from one individual can adversely impact the entire team.”
Seamless Experience from Start to Finish
Easy Onboarding
We aim to make the booking process smooth and straightforward. One student commented:
“The info on the portal was clear and concise, and when I contacted the Training Team, they provided everything I needed, including making arrangements for accommodation.”
Comfortable Accommodation
We offer simple, B&B-style accommodation that our students find satisfactory. As one student described:
“Clean, comfortable, functional, and affordable.”
Delicious Lunches
Our lunches receive consistent praise for their variety and quality. One student noted:
“Nice variety, catering to all types of diet. I particularly noticed the small things, like homemade coleslaw, freshly baked croissants, and pain chocolate. Nice touch.”
Beautiful Facilities
Our setting in the Herefordshire countryside provides an ideal learning environment. Feedback included:
“Great setting which is well maintained.”
Conclusion
The feedback from our May 2024 course highlights the strengths of the Prometheus ExpeMed™ course. From expert instructors to engaging, hands-on learning, we strive to offer an unparalleled educational experience for aspiring expedition medics.
We look forward to welcoming future learners to our next course!
Read more about our Expemed instructors in our blog – Meet The Team | Our Expemed Instructors
We have another running this October 8th – Book Now!
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Prometheus Medical International are currently providing a number of PHTLS training courses to West Midlands Ambulance Service Trust (WMAS) Clinical Team Mentors as part of their Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The Trust serves a population of 5.6 million people, covering an area of more than 5,000 square miles across the West Midlands and Prometheus Medical International are proud to be supporting WMAS and their Clinical Team Mentors.
The Clinical Team Mentors (Paramedics) are undertaking the NAEMT-certified PHTLS course (Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support) which is recognized around the world as the leading continuing education program for pre-hospital emergency trauma care. The WMAS Clinical Mentors are benefiting from completing their 2-day PHTLS training at our 11-acre training centre in Herefordshire, which provides the ideal location for practical, immersive training. Our instructors are always clinically current, and use their knowledge and experience of blended classroom-based learning along with practical, realistic pre-hospital scenarios utilising hyper-realistic SIMBODIES mannequins and casualty simulation.
The feedback we have received includes the following:
- “Very informative, well run, great scenarios. Thank you to all the instructors for sharing their knowledge, skills and experience to enhance the learning.”
- “The instructors made us feel we were their equals even though they knew so much about everything. They delivered information perfectly and I now feel I have gained so much knowledge and confidence. “
- “The course was interesting and challenging; all aspects of learning can be applied to my day-to-day work as a paramedic.”
- “Made me realise that my knowledge of trauma needs improving which the course has done.”
- “This has been by far the best CPD course I have been on. “
Our instructors have been extremely impressed with all the WMAS students showing great enthusiasm, professionalism and overall engagement with the training.
The NAEMT Certified PHTLS course is delivered over 2 days, and we limit the class size to a maximum of 12 learners, to 2 instructors.
WMAS are the first Trust in the country to have a paramedic on every vehicle and respond to around 4,000 ‘999’ calls each day. We are delighted and proud to be able to support this service and contribute to frontline Paramedics improving the quality of pre-hospital trauma care through delivery of our PHTLS courses to WMAS Clinical Mentors.
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