(from Ninemsn) Audio has been released of an eight-year-old Sydney boy successfully reviving his unconscious mother while following the advice of a Triple Zero operator. Braydon Thomas has been presented with a bravery award after saving his mother’s life in December 2011. WATCH MORE: Boy honoured for saving mum The Leumeah boy was dropped back home after attending a Christmas […]
HLTAID009 PROVIDE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a crucial skill that can make the difference between life and death in an emergency. It involves a combination of chest compressions and rescue breaths, aiming to maintain blood circulation and oxygenation in a person whose heart has stopped beating. While you hope you never have to use it, being trained […]
Apply First Aid Certification On Friday March 2, 15 of our students and 14 students from Pittwater High School participated in a Apply First Aid Assessment day run by Mr Wood (PE). Prior to their practical and theoretical assessments on the day, all students hadto complete a rigorous online workbook detailing many of the issues that may be faced by a […]
Brittney Kleyn From: The Daily Telegraph January 26, 2012 12:00AM THE shores of Summer Bay are never far from a little beachside drama – but when it comes to water safety, the stars of Home and Away aren’t taking any chances. The cast of the popular Australian show have thrown their support behind The Daily Telegraph’s campaign to bring compulsory […]
First aid and the myths that cost livesRead more: http://www.smh.com.au/national/health/first-aid-and-the-myths-that-cost-lives-20110831-1jlty.html#ixzz1dvoNnxTp Bystanders often feel helpless when they see somebody collapse or get injured, but knowing just a little about the basics could transform the chances of survival, writes Lissa Christopher The young marathon runner was still lying face down and showed no signs of life when Penelope Little arrived. “As soon […]
Gyms under spotlight after man’s death Updated August 18, 2011 12:56:00 Video: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-17/melbourne-gym-death-findings-released/2844062 Coroner calls for first aid training in gyms (7pm TV News VIC) A Victorian coroner is calling for greater regulation of the fitness industry after the death of a 29-year-old man at a Melbourne gym. David Thomas went without CPR immediately after suffering a heart attack in 2007 […]
AMBULANCE REPORT: Seeing stars in the gutter 7 Aug 11 @ 12:00am by Gordon Aspinall OSCAR Wilde once said: “We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” A man, 41, was certainly seeing stars when we were called to an address at Manly on Thursday, July 28, where he was rolling around […]
Why our children have ADHD, allergies and anxiety 8 Aug 11 @ 06:00pm by Carleen Frost PARENTS are being urged to get back to basics and lead a more “primitive” lifestyle to boost their child’s health and happiness. Narrabeen Dr Robyn Cosford said returning to “real” food, avoiding artificial light and switching off wireless internet were the first steps she […]
First aid at home Dr Andrew Rochford joins TODAY with advice on how to become better equipped in dealing with accidents at home. To view the webpage: http://today.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=1010419 Just about everybody will need access to a first aid kit at one point, so, the key to optimal safety is preparation. Always have a well-stocked first aid kit handy and be […]
Do you and your staff hold an up-to-date First Aid certificate? Do your staff meet strict workplace requirements? Do your staff need to update their Perform CPR component or obtain a Perform CPR certificate? (Note: CPR Component needs to be updated every year) Simple Instruction is a local Northern Beaches First aid and CPR training provider that offers you the […]
