Why do I need to invest in First Aid training in my workplace?

by Keri Hartwright | Feb 12, 2024 | First Aid & BLS, Practice Manager, Training Manager

The email came through on a Monday morning…..”do you remember the video you showed us on our training”…..”and thanks to the training you delivered that day in my school, I saved the life of a man in cardiac arrest…..”. This email came from a head...

AED Training: Restart a heart, why every second counts

by Michelle Hunter | Oct 31, 2023 | Education & Training, First Aid & BLS, News & Updates

Sudden cardiac arrest is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate intervention. When someone experiences sudden cardiac arrest, every second counts. While Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is crucial in maintaining blood flow to vital organs, it alone...

Flu & Immunisation Training Standards: Part II – Training Pathways

by Euan Naismith | Jul 12, 2023 | Education & Training, First Aid & BLS

What flu training do your immunisation staff need? Welcome to the second part of our ‘what you need to know about the National Minimum Standards’ series.  Today we will explain as clearly as possible the specific immunisation training pathways that...

Are Rescue Breaths back? Basic Life Support

by Neil Ramdhun | Jan 10, 2023 | Education & Training, First Aid & BLS

The COVID-19 pandemic led to the adaptation of the well versed basic life support protocols. In order to reduce the potential risk of spread, the Resus Council UK made a number of adaptations and recommendations. Why were adaptations made at all? The concern at the...

Paediatric BLS: How old is a child for the purpose of CPR?

by Neil Ramdhun | Nov 25, 2021 | First Aid & BLS

Although rare, paediatric resuscitation episodes will inevitably be an extremely stressful situation for all involved. As the health care professional in a paediatric BLS situation, everyone will be looking to you for a confident and methodical approach to the...

Basic Life Support – getting you and your staff trained during a pandemic.

by Euan Naismith | Nov 5, 2020 | Education & Training, First Aid & BLS

Getting you and your staff Basic Life Support trained during a pandemic.   It is difficult enough at the best of times to keep staff up to date with skills and training so that they can confidently and competently deliver a safe, effective service. But Basic...