First Medical Training

06/04/2026

03/04/2026

What a week it’s been! 💪

We’re proud to have delivered an incredible 𝟮𝟱𝟲 dental CPD courses across the UK — supporting professionals nationwide with high-quality training and development.

This is exactly why we’re the go-to company for CPD training. Consistent, reliable, and committed to excellence every single time.

A huge thank you to our amazing team and all the delegates who made it happen 🙌

Here’s to raising the standard, together.

02/04/2026

Happy Birthday, Christian! 🎉

Wishing a fantastic day to our incredible Managing Director. Your leadership, vision, and dedication continue to inspire us all every single day.

Thank you for everything you do — here’s to another year of success, growth, and great achievements ahead!

Have an amazing birthday! 🎂🎈

02/04/2026

𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬

✨ Keloid Scars: Treatment & Support Options

Keloid scars are raised, thickened scars that grow beyond the boundaries of the original wound. While they aren’t harmful, they can cause itching, discomfort, and sometimes affect confidence due to their appearance.

The good news? There are treatment options available to help reduce their size and symptoms.

🩺 Treatment Options

Treatment depends on the size, location, and symptoms of the keloid.

💉 1️⃣ Steroid Injections
Corticosteroid injections are one of the most common treatments. They can help:

Reduce inflammation
Flatten the scar
Ease itching and discomfort

🩹 2️⃣ Silicone Gel Sheets or Gels
Applied regularly, silicone products can help soften and flatten scars over time.

❄️ 3️⃣ Cryotherapy (Freezing Treatment)
Freezing the scar tissue can help reduce its size, particularly for smaller keloids.

🔧 4️⃣ Surgical Removal
In some cases, keloids may be surgically removed. However, because keloids can return, surgery is often combined with other treatments (such as steroid injections or radiotherapy) to reduce recurrence.

💡 5️⃣ Laser Therapy
Laser treatment may help reduce redness and improve texture.

🌿 Supporting Someone with Keloid Scars

Encourage early treatment if a scar begins to thicken or grow
Provide reassurance — keloids are a common healing response
Avoid unnecessary skin trauma (such as additional piercings) if prone to keloids
Seek professional advice before attempting home remedies

✨ The Key Message:
Keloid scars can be persistent, but with the right management plan, their appearance and symptoms can often be improved. Early intervention and specialist guidance can make a significant difference.

01/04/2026

🩺 The Right Training Can Save Lives 🩹🚑

Not all first aid courses are the same ❌. Choosing the right training for your team can make all the difference when every second counts ⏱️.

Quality medical emergency training should include:

- Recognising key signs, symptoms, and appropriate treatments 🔍

- Knowing when and how to use emergency medications 💊🩺

- Hands-on CPR practice using a bag valve mask and manikin 👥💨

- Confident use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) ⚡❤️

- Safe and effective oxygen administration 🫁💉

- Airway management using adjuncts such as OPAs, NPAs, and iGels (Where required) 🛑🫁

- Applying the ABCDE approach to assess and manage deteriorating patients systematically 📝📊

If your training didn’t cover these, your team may not be fully prepared when it matters most 🚨.

Equip your staff with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to handle real medical emergencies 💪🧠.

31/03/2026

𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬

✨ Keloid Scars: What Are They?

Keloid scars are raised, thickened areas of scar tissue that grow excessively at the site of a skin injury. Unlike normal scars, keloids extend beyond the original wound and can continue to grow over time.

They can develop after:

Cuts or surgical wounds
Acne spots
Burns
Piercings
Insect bites
Vaccination sites

Anyone can develop a keloid, but they are more common in younger people and individuals with darker skin tones.

🔎 Signs & Symptoms

Keloids may appear weeks or even months after the skin has healed.

Common features include:
A raised, firm, rubbery scar
Growth that extends beyond the original injury
Smooth, shiny surface
Pink, red, or darker pigmentation
Itching or tenderness
Occasionally pain or sensitivity

They are most commonly found on the chest, shoulders, upper back, and earlobes.

⚠️ Are They Harmful?

Keloids are not dangerous, but they can cause discomfort and may affect confidence due to their appearance. Unlike typical scars, they do not shrink over time without treatment.

If a scar becomes increasingly raised, itchy, painful, or continues growing, it’s worth seeking medical advice.

💙 The Key Message:
Keloid scars are a response to healing — not a sign of infection or poor care. Understanding the difference between normal and excessive scarring can help people seek the right support.

27/03/2026

Another exceptional week for the First Medical Training team 🙌

In just five days we delivered 𝟭𝟱𝟵 CPD courses across the UK, including:

𝟰𝟲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀
𝟯𝟰 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀
𝟮𝟵 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀
𝟯𝟴 𝗦𝗲𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀
𝟭𝟮 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀

From core compliance to advanced life support and specialist sedation training, our trainers have been out across the country supporting dental teams at every level.

This is what true nationwide delivery looks like — scale, quality and consistency, week in, week out. It’s why we continue to lead the way in medical training for the UK dental industry.

To our outstanding trainers: thank you. Your professionalism, knowledge and commitment are what make achievements like this possible.

Raising standards. Supporting practices. Leading from the front.