Did you know that what goes into a company’s first aid kit is actually mandated by law? And that you can’t just toss some bandaids, a sling, some antiseptic cream and a packet of Panadol into a box and call it a first aid kit. Every business and organisation in Australia must abide by The Compliance Code for First Aid in the Workplace. This Code has been developed by WorkSafe Victoria and like all things to do with ensuring that employers provide their employees with a safe p

Do you run a business? Are you an employer? Do you have responsibility for workplace safety in your organisation? If you are any of these, you might now know the rules that govern First Aid training in the Workplace. Or how strictly it is enforced. The Compliance Code for First Aid in the Workplace falls under the responsibility of WorkSafe Victoria. Every business or organisation in Victoria must follow the requirements of this Code. This Code provides employers with practic

There’s a new trend in First Aid & CPR Training that is getting more and more popular. It’s called “blended” training. The reason it’s called that is because it “blends” the best of online training, with the best of face to face training. With blended training you do all the “theory” of your course online and then you attend in person for 1-2 hours to get assessed on whether you can practically apply what you have learnt. Can you, for example, actually do the compressions req

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Has your employer told you that you need to do some sort of "first aid training" for your job? Are you applying for jobs and noticing that the job requirements sometimes include being trained in first aid? If you’ve never done this type of training before you might be a bit confused by all the different first aid courses available,. They all have different course titles and course codes etc, which can be very confusing. In this article we explain the basics of some of the di

Yes, you can do your first aid training online these days. But whether you are doing CPR training, First Aid Training or Childcare First Aid, there are always parts of your training that you will need to do in person, under supervision of an approved first aid trainer – for example, demonstrating CPR on a mannequin, etc It’s true that more and more people are taking to online training these days. But it’s important when looking at online training for First Aid or CPR that you

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Have you recently completed CPR or First Aid training for the first time? Are you unsure exactly how long your training certificate is valid for? Maybe you heard someone say it’s valid for a year! But you might be wondering is one year from the date you trained or does it expire at the end of the calendar year in which you trained? There can be so many questions for people who do CPR or First Aid training the for the first time. So how long does your CPR training certificate

We’ve all heard of CPR training. We’re all told it’s vitally important to learn to do CPR. But what does CPR actually stand for? CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. The word “cardio” simply means “relating to the heart”. So when you do a “cardio” workout at the gym you are working your heart very hard. The word “pulmonary” simply means “pertaining to the lungs”. So anything to do with your lungs or breathing is something of a “pulmonary” nature. Put the two together

The world saw another shocking collapse of a high-profile sportstar recently. This time it was NFL Player Damar Hamlin from the Buffalo Bills. The 23 year old collapsed on the field and went into cardiac arrest after taking a hit. He was saved by the immediate application of CPR and the use of a Defibrillator. The good news is that he seems to be recovering fully. Which is to be expected. CPR administered quickly by those who are fully trained in it, followed by a use of defi

As the end of the year approaches, everyone starts looking forward to a well-earned summer holiday. Whether we long to spend lazy days at the beach or by the pool or spending time with family and friends, the truth is that summer holidays do have their dangers too! Especially if you’re going to be driving a lot. So when you've packed everything you think you’ll need for the holiday, don't forget one vital thing - a first aid kit! A first aid kit is so important when you are a

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In an emergency, an AED or defibrillator can literally be the difference between life and death. But how do you find one quickly when you really need it? An AED is an Automated External Defibrillator. It's a smart device that automatically analyses the heart rhythm of someone experiencing a cardiac arrest. If needed, it delivers an electrical shock to their heart that restores it natural rhythm. When we say it's "smart" we mean it literally tells you how to use it, as soon as

It’s Shocktober! Time to be shocked by just how much of a problem cardiac arrest is in our world. But also time to learn what you can do...