The Best First Aid Apps and how to find them

What is even better than being trained in First Aid? Having some of the latest and best first aid apps installed on your phone!

When you do your first aid training with us at Results First Aid, we always make sure you get a recommended list of first aid apps that will help you in the event of a life-threatening emergency.

The apps themselves are not a substitute for proper first aid training, but they can help you if you come across someone who needs first aid and time is of the essence.

Here is a list of the top First Aid apps we recommend to our clients.

1. VicEmergency App – this app has been developed by the State Government. It will connect you directly to Emergency Services, including the SES and send your current location to within an accuracy of 3 metres. If you are unfamiliar with where you are when an emergency happens or you need assistance, this app will help guide emergency services to you quickly. You can find out more at https://www.emv.vic.gov.au/responsibilities/victorias-warning-system/vicemergency

2. Asthma Australia – if someone in your family, friendship group or even you suffer from Asthma, this app tells you what to do in the event of an Asthma Attack. It is simple and easy to follow. Find out more at https://asthma.org.au/what-we-do/how-we-can-help/apps/

3. Australian Bites & Stings – this is a very simple but vital app that can be a real lifesaver in an emergency. It tells you exactly what to do when someone gets bitten or stung by dozens of different creatures or insects. The great thing is that you can download it and use it off-line, a real blessing if you are somewhere remote and have no mobile signal. Get the full story at https://www.bitesandstings.com.au

4. Ambulance Victoria GoodSAM – this app is ideal for anyone who feels they would want to help others as a Good Samaritan. If you would like to always be notified to help in an emergency you will be alerted if there is an incident near you. There is NO obligation to respond. Developed by Ambulance Victoria. See their website for more info at https://www.ambulance.vic.gov.au/goodsam/

5. First Aid for Pets – don’t forget our pets! Yes our furry friends often need first aid too. And this Aussie developed app covers many dog and cat first aid situations and what to do. See more at: https://www.moorabbinvet.com.au/first-aid-for-pets-australia/

If you’d like to download any of these above apps simply go to the website listed which has links to the Apple & Google App Stores where you can download them and install them on your phone.

Then, if you’re trained with us and have these apps installed on your phone, you have a much better chance of helping people even faster.

And if you're not trained with us, why not? Book now at https://www.resultsfirstaid.com/courses