TESTIMONIALS

How people have benefited from the Narcaid training courses…

S.B. - Emergency Medical Technician

Just knowing that the clinic is there helps when you get a patient who has used drugs. It’s like having a drug use expert standing over your shoulder every time you get one of these types of call outs.

T.D. - Paramedic

The virtual clinic is a fantastic resource for anyone doing my job. You can use it to find out more about the drugs that your patients are using and because it includes real cases, it really makes sense when you read it. It gives you a lot more confidence when dealing with drug using patients because you know you can ask any questions and find out more about a specific case.

T.J. - North East Ambulance Service

Unlike some distance learning, when you said you could be contacted, you were. Your e-mails and critiques were extremely helpful and more importantly, I was not afraid to ask. Any questions I asked were answered and backed up with literature and references. Tutor always returned calls and very helpful. I felt in no way intimidated or made to feel stupid. (Thanks). Thanks for all your help and encouragement. I have really got my teeth into this subject. I know my approach and treatment regime has improved towards this type of patient. Directly affecting my actions was the Narcaid course. I saw tell tale signs and therefore looked deeper... I anticipated the problems therefore reactions were planned and not panic driven... result, patient is alive.

P.T. - South East Coast Ambulance Service

I have very much enjoyed your courses and do my best to encourage my colleagues to follow my lead.

P.H. - North East Ambulance Service

(The course has led to...) A greater understanding of what is going on with the OD patient - I know what to expect and how to deal with them.

J.S. - South Yorkshire Ambulance Service

Thought the course was great. There was no pressure of deadlines and with working shifts that was much appreciated. Already recommended the course to other people at work.

D.K. - St. John Ambulance, Birmingham

The whole course was very informative and it gave me a much higher understanding of the effects drugs have on users... I would like to thank (tutor) for all her help and encouragement, it was very much appreciated

J.A. - East of England Ambulance NHS Trust

Pharmacological study opportunity is limited in paramedical education. Recreational drug use/abuse is highly relevant knowledge to have in our roles but is otherwise difficult knowledge to obtain. Thank you so much for this valuable educational opportunity.

J.B. - London Ambulance Service

Since starting this course, I have been able to have a greater knowledge of more drugs on the street. The study of other drugs available has allowed me to have an idea of what to expect from patients and what to look out for hence improving care and skills.

P.I. - South East Coast Ambulance Service

I have learnt a lot about the drugs, both prescription and illicit, the approach and care of patients with these type of problems.

V.G. - South Western Ambulance Service

I do not believe that the appearance and presentation of this course should be altered in any way. It's well set out and easy to understand whilst at the same time providing realms of information to people in emergency care settings.

A.B. - East Midlands Ambulance Service

I think it is a very well thought out course, you have obviously put a lot of thought, time and effort into the course and I'm sure it is much appreciated by those who have completed it.

J.C. - North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Drug education is very hit'n'miss, and not taught a great deal professionally - this project helps to fill that gap!

S.T. - North East Ambulance Service

I have greatly increased my knowledge and understanding of drugs and their effect on the body.

B.D. - Falck Ambulance Service, Denmark

...the great supervision and mentoring have been of great value for me. And I can for sure say that all this information will help me a lot in my pre-hospital work.

L.R. - Scottish Ambulance Service

I am more confident at giving hand-overs to medical staff when dealing with overdoses. I am also more confident with slang and street names for substances.

I.T. - South Central Ambulance NHS Trust

I now find it a lot easier to deal with ODs.

J.U. - North East Ambulance Service

Keep up the good work. This is the best course I have had the pleasure to undertake.

The service offered by the Narcaid ECODA Unit is designed for professional ambulance personnel and other emergency care practitioners. Our training programmes are designed to teach drug awareness (rather than medical skills) to inform clinical judgment. Individual clinical judgment must be exercised in each presentation according to pre-existing training.