What does a defibrillator actually do for your heart?
Some people call them defibrillators. Some call them “defib” machines. Others call them by their proper name – an AED – which simply...
Are there any risks to me if I give someone first aid?
There’s no doubt that the past 2 years have made some people a little wary of interacting with strangers. The generalised fear of Covid...
What’s the best first aid treatment for a burn?
There are a lot of myths out there on what to do if burn yourself, but the truth is really quite simple. There is one single treatment,...
How to treat Thunderstorm Asthma
Spring is finally here. And with it comes better weather, increased allergies and the risk of Thunderstorm Asthma. So what is...
What do I do if my child swallows hand sanitiser?
The Covid pandemic has seen a massive increase in the use of hand sanitiser. While it is very effective against spreading germs via hand...
Why do doctors need to do first aid training?
Here’s one of life’s more puzzling mysteries – why do doctors need to do first aid training? After all, don’t doctors do a 6-year degree...
What are the different levels of First Aid training?
If you’ve never done any first aid training before, you might be a little confused by all the different courses and their names and...
How can I help someone having a stroke?
It’s Natio nal Stroke Week this week – August 8 – 14th. If you’ve always wanted to know what to do to help someone having a stroke, the...
Why is CPR training done on the ground?
When you do a CPR training course there is one important point the trainer will always make towards the end of the course. They will...
Should I remove a motorbike helmet after a crash?
It’s a common question for us first aid trainers – “If I come across a motorbike accident should I remove the rider’s helmet before...
Essential First Aid - Wound Care for Kids
You may not know it, but this week is National Wound Awareness Week. (Yes there is such a thing!) It’s a good time for us to share some...
What is Low Voltage Rescue Training?
Low Voltage Rescue Training is a first aid course specifically designed for those who work around electricity, such as electricians. It...
Why do I need to do manual handling training?
Many people in many industries use their bodies at work every day to perform all sorts of physical tasks. It’s important in these cases...
First Aid training back to normal after Covid19
In another sign the worst of Covid19 is behind us, first aid training is reverting back to how it was before we heard of this virus. In...
Why the quality of your trainer matters.
Let's face it. Not many people leap out of bed in the morning going “boy I can’t wait to do my first aid training today”. With over a...
What are the benefits of blended training?
If you organise first aid training for an organisation or your own business, you might have heard of something called “blended training”....
Hidden early signs of a silent heart attack
Whenever you see someone suffering a heart attack in the movies, it’s always very dramatic. The person clutches their chest, cries out in...
Which is better – Epipen® vs Anapen®?
For many years, Australians who suffer from severe allergic reactions to things like nuts, eggs, etc, have really only had one choice in...
Why do I need to update my CPR training every year?
Have you just completed CPR training for the first time? If you have, you might have been surprised to discover that to keep your...
First Aid for Car Crash Victims
With winter coming, dark nights and wet, slippery roads mean greater risk of car crashes. In fact, road safety authorities report that...