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An International Training and Consultancy Provider. We offer courses, medical equipment and support.

As an International Training and Consultancy Provider, First Medical Training offers an extensive range of approved courses. Whether you are an individual or a Company, First Medical Training can tailor your requirements to provide medical training courses to suit your needs or legal obligations. All our trainers are experts in their chosen field and hold professional teaching qualifications.. For medical training in the UK, First Medical Training are the market leaders in the provision of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) stipulated by the General Dental Council (GDC) to be undertaken by Health & Dental Practitioners in order to maintain registration and the ability to practice. First Medical Training also supply emergency medical equipment throughout the Health & Dental Industry. This involves an extensive audit and consultancy service carried out at individuals’ surgeries to ensure up to date equipment and protocols are adhered to in line with all GDC, GMC, CQC and RCN rules, guidelines and ACoPs – All the support needed to maintain a professional current service!

14/11/2025

𝗪𝗲’𝘃𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀.

This week, we successfully delivered 𝟮𝟬𝟭 CPD Essential courses right across the UK. Our success is all down to the dedication and professionalism of our exceptional training team, who always step up—putting in the miles, early mornings, and late nights to support our clients.

A big thank you goes out to our learners and partner sites for their enthusiasm and warm welcome. Setting the bar high each week is what keeps us ahead—and it’s why we remain the leading provider of CPD training for dental and healthcare professionals in the UK.

Get in touch to find out how our courses can make a difference in your organisation.

14/11/2025

𝗠𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁

Receiving a mouth cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event, and the path ahead can feel overwhelming. Understanding your treatment options is an important step in feeling more prepared and in control. In the UK, your care will be planned by a dedicated team of specialists who work together to create the best treatment plan for you. This guide explains the main treatments for mouth cancer, what they involve, and the support available.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 (𝗠𝗗𝗧)

Your treatment will be planned and delivered by a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). This team includes head and neck surgeons, clinical oncologists (radiotherapy and chemotherapy specialists), pathologists, radiologists, specialist nurses, dietitians, and speech and language therapists. They meet to discuss your test results and recommend a treatment plan tailored to your specific cancer type, stage, and overall health.

14/11/2025

Words matter. This World Diabetes Day, they are launching the next phase of their campaign to end diabetes stigma by challenging the hurtful comments people with diabetes hear every day.

Comments like:

"Did you get it from eating too much sugar?" Diabetes is a complex condition, not a personal failing.

"You don't look like you have diabetes." This condition is often invisible, but its impact is real and constant.

Living with diabetes requires strength, not judgment. Today, we invite you to listen, learn, and choose language that supports, rather than shames. If you live with diabetes, what do you wish others understood?

13/11/2025

𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬

DKA is a life-threatening diabetes emergency. It happens when the body lacks insulin, causing high blood sugar, dangerous acid (ketones) in the blood, and severe dehydration. Rapid hospital treatment is crucial.

𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹:
- Be quickly assessed in A&E, with checks of your vital signs.
- Have IV lines placed for fluids and medicines.
- Get blood tests to check glucose, ketones, and blood acidity.
- Be checked for possible triggers, like infection.

𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
- IV Fluids: To rehydrate and flush out excess sugar and ketones.
- IV Insulin: Given by drip to stop ketone production and bring glucose down.
- Electrolyte Replacement: Potassium and other salts are monitored and replaced as needed.

You’ll have hourly blood sugar and ketone checks, regular heart monitoring, and repeated blood tests to keep your body chemistry safe.

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆: Treatment usually takes 1–2 days. You’ll feel better as acid and ketone levels drop, and you’ll switch from IV insulin back to usual injections before going home.

𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲: A diabetes nurse will explain how to prevent DKA in future (using “sick day rules,” regular ketone testing, and always continuing background insulin). Getting help early with illness or high sugars can help you stay safe.

11/11/2025

EDUCATION TUESDAY

𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 (𝗗𝗞𝗔) is a dangerous, potentially life-threatening emergency that happens when the body runs short of insulin. Most common in type 1 diabetes, it can occur in type 2. Without enough insulin, glucose can’t fuel the body, so fat is rapidly broken down, producing ketones that make the blood dangerously acidic. Triggers include missed insulin, infection, or sometimes being newly diagnosed.

𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗞𝗔:
- Extreme thirst, dry mouth
- Frequent urination
- High blood glucose
- High ketones (if checked)
- Tiredness
- Worsening symptoms:
- Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain
- Deep, rapid breathing
- Fruity/acetone breath
- Headache, confusion, drowsiness

𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆—s𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗶𝗳:
- Vomiting prevents you from drinking
- Breathing changes (deep, rapid)
- Severe drowsiness, confusion, or you can’t wake the person
- High ketones don’t improve

𝗔𝘁-𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆:
If you have diabetes and develop any symptoms above, test for ketones, keep drinking sugar-free fluids, never stop insulin, and seek medical advice right away if you’re unwell or ketones remain high.

10/11/2025

𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁

If your dentist or GP spots something unusual in your mouth—like a sore that won’t heal, a lump, or a red or white patch—you may be referred for further tests. Here’s what usually happens:

Main Steps

𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: A specialist examines your mouth, lips, tongue, gums, and neck. They may gently feel for lumps and use a mirror or light to look in hard-to-see places.

𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗹: If there’s concern, you’ll get a fast-track (two-week) referral to see a hospital specialist.

𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗽𝘀𝘆: The only way to confirm mouth cancer is with a biopsy. A small piece of tissue is removed (using local anaesthetic) and sent away for testing.

𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀: If cancer is confirmed, scans such as ultrasound (sometimes with fine-needle aspiration), MRI, CT, or PET-CT help show how big it is and if it has spread. Dental X-rays may be used if needed.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁
A biopsy is quick and usually done with local anaesthetic. You can go home the same day. Results usually take 1–2 weeks, and your team will discuss next steps with you.

If cancer is diagnosed, all results are discussed by a team of specialists to plan treatment. You’ll be supported every step of the way.

08/11/2025

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿

The most important rule is to see your dentist or GP about any new or unusual changes in your mouth or throat that last for more than three weeks. Common signs include:

𝗔 𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗹𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹: A mouth ulcer on your lip or inside your mouth that does not heal within three weeks is a primary symptom.
𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀: Look for unusual red (erythroplakia) or white (leukoplakia) patches on the lining of your mouth, gums, or tongue. Sometimes, these can be mixed red and white (speckled).
𝗟𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: A lump or thickened area that you can feel inside your mouth, on your tongue, on your lip, or in your neck or jaw could be a warning sign.
𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸: A sore throat that doesn't go away or a constant feeling that something is caught in your throat.
𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: This can include pain or trouble when chewing, swallowing, or speaking.
𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲: Unexplained hoarseness or developing a lisp could indicate a problem.
𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: Numbness, tingling, or strange bleeding from your lip or in your mouth.
𝗟𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄-𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁s: One or more teeth may become loose for no clear reason, or a tooth socket may not heal properly after an extraction.
𝗝𝗮𝘄 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: Difficulty moving your jaw or noticeable swelling that doesn't go away.
𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻: Ongoing pain in your jaw, ear, or tongue that is not linked to any other cause.
𝗕𝗮𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵: Persistent bad breath (halitosis) that isn't resolved by improving your oral hygiene.
𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀: If your dentures suddenly stop fitting correctly because of swelling or new lumps.

07/11/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀.

This week alone, we delivered 𝟮𝟲𝟵 CPD Essential courses across the entire UK. This achievement is a direct result of our incredible training team, whose professionalism and dedication are second to none.

We want to extend a huge thank you to them for the extensive travel, early starts, and late finishes they put in to make it happen.

A special thanks also goes to our learners and partner sites for their engagement and hospitality. We’re proud of the standards we've set this week and look forward to continuing this momentum.

This is why we are still THE market leaders in the UK for CPD training to dental and healthcare professionals.

Connect with us to see how our training can benefit your organisation.

06/11/2025

𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿

Certain factors make mouth cancer more likely, but anyone can be affected. The main risk factors include:

𝗧𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼 𝘂𝘀𝗲: All forms (ci******es, ci**rs, pipes, chewing to***co)
𝗔𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹: Especially high consumption and when combined with to***co
𝗛𝗣𝗩 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Linked to cancers in the back of the throat
𝗕𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗱/𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮 𝗻𝘂𝘁: Common in some cultures, especially if mixed with to***co
𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗻: UV exposure increases risk for lip cancer
𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁: Low in fruit and vegetables
𝗔𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝘅: Higher risk over 40 and in men (though rates in women are rising)
𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: Certain conditions or medicines
𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆/𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀: Slightly increased risk
𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵: Chronic irritation, badly fitting dentures
𝗢𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: E.g. wood dust, asbestos

06/11/2025

𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬

Dupuytren’s contracture can often be managed with different treatments, chosen based on how much your hand is affected. Not every case needs immediate intervention—treatment is usually considered if you can’t lay your hand flat on a table or if finger bending disrupts daily tasks.

𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀:

If there’s little or no finger bending and function isn’t affected, “watchful waiting” is advised. Stretching exercises from a hand therapist may help maintain movement but won’t stop the disease from progressing.

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘆/𝗙𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘆: A needle is used to break the tight cord in your palm, straightening the finger. Recovery is quick but recurrence is common.
𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: An enzyme is injected to weaken the cord, followed by finger manipulation. Side effects like swelling and bruising are possible; recurrence is more likely than with surgery.

𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘆: Diseased tissue is removed through an incision, releasing the finger.
𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗳𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘆: Both the affected tissue and overlying skin are removed, sometimes with a skin graft. Surgery has a longer recovery but the lowest chance of recurrence.

𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 & 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀:
Hand therapy, splinting, and scar care are key after most treatments. All procedures carry some risks—stiffness, infection, nerve injury, or delayed healing. Dupuytren’s can recur, especially after less invasive treatments.

Always discuss all options and risks with a hand specialist to find the best treatment for your situation.

05/11/2025

Happy Bonfire Night! We hope you have a spectacular evening filled with light and laughter.

Remember to keep a safe distance from fires and fireworks, supervise children and pets closely, and pop used sparklers into a bucket of water.

Let's make tonight's celebrations memorable for all the right reasons. Stay safe and enjoy the sparkle!

05/11/2025

Today is National Stress Awareness Day, a moment to pause and check in. Stress affects our minds and bodies in many ways, but small actions can make a big difference in how we manage it.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, try one of these simple steps:

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲: Try the box breathing method—inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 4, and hold for 4.

𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲: Step away from your screen for a short walk, even just for five minutes.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁: Reach out to a friend or colleague for a quick chat.

Take a moment for yourself today and check in on those around you. What's one small thing that helps you de-stress?

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