What is a Rip? What can you do to survive a rip? What is a rip current? A rip current, or a rip, is a moving flow of water which can sometimes be strong or fast flowing. They have even been called the rivers of the surf. It will usually start near the shoreline and flow away from the beach. It […]
Simple Instruction is conducting both it’s Apply First Aid (formerly called Senior First Aid) andPerform CPR training courses on Saturday the 16th of October, 2010, at the Brookvale Hotel / Pub on Sydney’s beautiful Northern Beaches. The Apply First Aid course will start at 10am and go until 4pm. While during the same day / course the Perform CPR refresher course will […]
This year, the National Stroke Foundation utilised technology to help Australians understand what a stroke is and remember the warning signs using the FAST test.A new interactive website was launched with digital imagery to help people understand what happens in the brain when a stroke occurs.You can: Listen to a call to an ambulance Listen and view stroke survivor stories […]
Please be careful and swim at patrolled times. Please chcek the council website for more information. http://www.warringah.nsw.gov.au/community/dee_why.aspx Dee Why Beach Page Updated: July 13, 2010 Patrol Times Dee Why Beach is patrolled by professional lifeguards seven days a week. On weekends and public holidays this is supplemented by Surf Life Saving Club volunteers. Patrol dates and times are […]
WHAT IS ANAPHYLAXIS? Anaphylaxis is a severe and sudden allergic reaction. It occurs when a susceptible person is exposed to a specific allergen (such as a food or insect sting). Reactions usually begin within minutes of exposure and can progress rapidly over a period of up to two hours or more. Anaphylaxis is potentially life threatening and always requires an […]
Simple Instruction is a local Northern Beaches First Aid and CPR training provider that supports community programs and events. If you are looking for something to do in and around Manly, have a look at the opportunitities listed below and choose something that suits you. This table was taken from the Manly Council website : http://www.manly.nsw.gov.au/Manly-2010-Event-Calendar.html . Please also have a look at […]
Basic First Aid and CPR can save some body’s life. However, isn’t prevention better than cure? I definitely believe Australian men and women need to take better care of their body’s. I am a huge advocate for getting everybody trained in First Aid and CPR should the unfortunate arrive. Is prevention better than cures? The short answer is NO! As Australians we need […]
Congratulations to the 30 Ryde Secondary College students who successfully completed the Apply First Aid Course on Friday the 10th of September. The students completed their online workbooks in PDHPE and SLR classes under the excellent tuition of Mr McLellan, Mr Brookfield and Mr Fargue. A big thank you and a special mention goes to Mr McLellan for his organisational skills and his dedication in […]
This article is taken from www.minti.com a parenting advice site where parents can share their personal experiences and help out other parents on issues including prenancy, toddlers, baby pictures and even teenagers. For the full article please click: http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2995/Choking-in-infants/ What would you do if your baby was choking? What are the signs that someone is choking? Can you save a loved […]
You never know when you will need first aid. This attack is life threatening and the casualty may have lost a lot of blood. What would you do in this situation? Would you be able to provide first aid care? Is it time to refresh your First Aid or CPR skills with Simple Instruction? Article: 06:00 AEST Fri Sep 3 2010, […]
