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 […]
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 […]
Simple Instruction is The Northern Beaches friendly First Aid and CPR training company. Simple Instruction is conducting Apply First Aid and Perform CPR courses being held regularly at The Brookvale Hotel / Pub. Our upcoming dates are the : Wednesday the 06/07/2011 and Saturday 16/07/11. The Apply First Aid (formerly Senior First Aid) is conducted from 10am to 4pm with a half hour […]
Simple Instruction has found another great article from The Childrens Hospital at Westmead. At many of my First Aid courses many people have not heard of Febrile Convulsions, this has prompted me to put this article up. If you would like to learn more about emergency First Aid. Enrol in one of Simple Instructions Apply First Aid or Perform CPR courses […]
How do I use the Anapen®? There are 4 main steps. REMOVE Anapen and DO NOT touch needle. Massage injection site for 10 seconds. The needle does not retract completely and may cause a needle stick injury. The used Anapen may be placed in a suitable plastic container. What should I do after giving the Anapen®? You should always call […]
