Legal Issues Rescuers need not fear litigation if they come to the aid of a fellow human in need. No ‘Good Samaritan’ or volunteer in Australia has never been successfully sued for the consequences of rendering assistance to a person in need. A ‘Good Samaritan’ is defined in legislation as a person acting without the expectation of financial or other […]
Have you checked your home or work first aid kit lately? Simple Instruction can help – if you would like supplies or a quote on a full first aid kit please contact us. First Aid kits should be checked regularly to ensure that there are sufficient supplies in the kit when it is required. Under State and Territory legislation first […]
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 […]
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 […]
Avalon cliff fall: man plunges 12 metres September 26, 2010 http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/avalon-cliff-fall-man-plunges-12-metres-20100925-15rtd.html A man is in hospital after he fell 12 metres from a cliff on a Northern Sydney beach. The 28-year-old man sustained extensive head, chest and limb injuries, when he fell off the cliff at the southern end of Avalon beach, about 1pm (AEST) on Saturday. “The patient’s injuries […]
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 […]
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, […]
