From students on UK based courses

I completed AMFRFT in Nov 05. The course actually changed my career, I now work for NWAS (North Wales Ambulance Service) full time & am just about to complete a degree in paramedic studies. I have also completed the PHTLS ,ALS  instructors course, including the Fire service road extrication instructors course in addition I have worked for agencies in Iraq providing pre hospital & clinical support at local walk in stations. I had no intention of changing careers 'till I had a chat with Rob one of the doctors teaching on the course in Brecon. I have attended many courses in the last 3 years but they lack the mix of skill sets that WMT has. I am now assessing on ALS & PHTLS courses as part of a faculty, and teach on a regular basis at the international fire training college (Washington Hall) Chorley. Many thanks for a great course which certainly changed my career unexpectedly.
Kind regards,
Iain Hay

Here are some photos from the accident that unfortunately spoilt the end of the Kamchatka 2008 expedition and led to us being featured widely in the media both nationally and internationally. A packhorse fell on one of our group while we were crossing a river. The leg was suspected broken so it was splinted using SAM splints and the poles from an entomological net. An EPIRB was activated and we were evacuated successfully by helicopter. Fortunately the leg turned out to not be broken, although there was substantial soft tissue damage from the crushing. She's now making a good recovery. Both myself and our medical officer had received WMT training this year (FFH '08) which proved invaluable. Two lessons were learnt from the incident. Firstly, having long pondered under what circumstances it was acceptable to trigger a distress beacon, I finally realised the correct policy: if you're thinking about activating the EPIRB, just do it. Secondly, the beacon may have alerted rescue services, but the only reason a helicopter actually turned up was because I sent horseriders to the village with a wad of cash.
Cheers,
Markus Eichhorn
 
Good to hear WMT is going strong. Since we last met nearly 3 years ago I have been around the world, mainly in South America, and worked in the Alps for the winter. The absolute highlight was working in a rescue animal sanctuary in Bolivia. As the best qualified medic in a camp 14 hours by bus from the nearest hospital my AMRFT qualification landed me the post of camp “doctor” looking after 50 volunteers. Based in a jungle camp with no electricity and very basic conditions for 2 months, I experienced my fair share of medical challenges – from cleaning and caring for a Jaguar Bite wound, dealing with a severe case of dengue fever, to lancing a big toe that had an in grown toe nail and massive infection. Anyway just wanted to say thank you to WMT for equipping me to deal with this, plus a few cases of altitude sickness and other travelling ailments along the way.
All the best,
Mark Sherwin

An enjoyable course which has built on my previous experience. As ever it is the little asides and "top tips" which enhance the info in the manual.
David Dodson

"Was fascinated all the way through"
Jon Lang

"Thanks – best course I have been on for a long time"
S. Blyth

"Extremely relevant (much more so than first aid)"
Juliet Enever

"Really good to have facilitators who can add quality examples from own experiences"
R. Wood

"Brilliant, laid back, good delivery, v. interesting. Confidently communicated. Good practical/lecture split. Kept interest"
Nigel James

"Thought it was great and very interesting. Far more informative and applicable than standard first aid course but still pitched at the right level"
Anna Sykes

"Well communicated with a variety of approaches. Practical – verbal - team learning"
Paul Watson

And from doctors on our Chamonix conferences& MOROCCO EXPEDITION

"Thanks for such a fantastic course, it was really inspirational"
 Dr George Nurton

"A brilliant week. Hugely inspiring.  Interesting and well run lectures.  Cannot understate how much we all enjoyed it.  Thank you to you all"
Dr Suzy Thain

"Thank you for organising such a fun and informative conference.  It was certainly one of the best that we have been to and we will definitely be spreading the word for next year’s event. The conference had a wonderful energy to it, people with impressive experience, inspirational stories and lots of amusing anecdotes. Congrats on putting it all together so well"
Dr Renee Ford

"The venue was excellent, the lecturers enthusiastic and articulate. Their passion for the subject was strongly evident, and the evening lectures showed what the course objective was all about"
Dr Barney Sheridan

"I've just returned to Leeds feeling exhausted but also elated and inspired after the conference.  It’s given me a real lift, and loads of ideas for travel next year. The highlight was meeting so many incredible people, faculty and delegates"
Dr Sarah Whillance

"Interesting lectures, seamless organisation, friendly and knowledgeable staff, a generally highly enjoyable and informative conference that I shall definitely recommend. And all in a stunning location with a rocking social life. The main thing is I feel that you undersell what is a fantastic course... the best course I have attended to date"
Dr Ravi Ayer

"Just a bit of feedback - firstly big congrats on such a well organised conference - it was like clockwork!  The venue was brilliant, the coffee and pastries were brilliant and the general atmosphere was great. The lectures, lecturers and content were excellent.  You did well to get such eminent speakers"
Dr Noor Hamad