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Medical Technologies Foundation Degree – the right time to apply
Sep 2010

It’s time now to beat any likely university fee increases and apply for Eastwood Park’s work-based Medical Technologies Foundation Degree, just in time for the next intake this October.

This relatively new degree has been run by Eastwood Park for the last three years, in partnership with Kingston University and in association with the Department of Health, Sector Skills Councils, SEMTA & Skills for Health, the MHRA, IHEEM, IPEM & IDSc.

The advantage of this course is that it is work-based and is spot on when it comes to fulfilling needs of employers as it was designed specifically to ensure their skill requirements were being met. Three pathways are available – medical equipment technology, decontamination and medical gases. Also for students, as the next level on from NVQ level 3 in decontamination and medical equipment technology, it enables students to access the Medical Technologies Management BSc Honours degree in year 3. The majority of Eastwood Park’s students have continued their studies with Kingston University during this last year recognising the further opportunities this qualification opens up.

However, time is running out to get your application in for this October, so if you have been mulling over this opportunity for some time, call Eastwood Park now on 01454 262777 and apply straight away.

For more information about the course click here.
To download the application form click here.

Big savings on 17th edition wiring regulations training this August only Jul 2010

It is essential for all estates managers and officers, as well as electricians that their knowledge is up to date regarding the 17th edition of the wiring regulations and that they keep abreast of the amendments likely to follow in 2011.

Eastwood Park is offering significant savings on its August course – 17th edition wiring regulations – running 16-19 August 2010 at its renowned training centre in South Gloucestershire.

The 4-day hands-on course is applicable for new and existing electrical installations as well as additions/alterations to existing installations.  It is vital that electricians comply with British Standard 7671: Requirements for electrical installations so attendance on this relevant and latest course is essential. 

Steve Dickson, Eastwood Park’s Learning & Development Manager emphasised:  “It is crucial electricians and estates managers have this knowledge of how the wiring regulations effect electrical installations within healthcare buildings.  We are also able to offer an insight into the proposed changes due with the first amendment in 2011 which is vital when planning installations into the future.”

Summer seminars to focus on infection prevention in the dental practice Apr 2010

Eastwood Park Training and 4 Square Healthcare (a division of DB Orthodontics) will be running a series of seminars, entitled Understanding Dental Decontamination , across the UK this summer to promote the importance of infection prevention and control within dentistry in line with HTM 01-05 guidelines.

Effective cleaning and inspection of dental instruments is a key aspect of maintaining satisfactory dental instrument reprocessing procedures.  The seminars will address the importance of good standards of dental instrumentation facilities, equipment, processes and management as well as the consequences of failing to comply with the latest HTM guidelines. It is ideal for practice managers and senior dental nurses responsible for decontamination procedures in their practice.

Sue Peckham, Training Manager at Eastwood Park is expecting the seminars will raise awareness not only of the new guidelines but the importance of infection prevention and control overall:  “The HTM guidelines are in place for a reason and dental practices need to ensure they are working to the highest professional standards.  We hope these seminars attended by speakers from within the profession will go some considerable way to addressing and raising standards and awareness.” 

The seminars will run as follows and the one-day seminar awards 5 hours CPD on the topic of decontamination:

4 June – Sheffield
11 June – Gloucestershire
1 July – Sheffield
16 July – Central London