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Ofted Paediatric First Aid

Paediatric First Aid

We are running open Paediatric First Aid courses in Ashford, Bromley/Orpington, Chatham.

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First aid Chelmsford & Hastings

First aid places

We still have some places left on our First Aid on the following course in
Hastings, East Sussex First Aid at Work Requalification ourse 28 & 29 March 12
Chelmsford, Essex Emergency First Aid at Work Course 29 March 12
Southend, Essex Emergency First Aid at Work Course 2nd March
Canterbury, Kent Emergency First Aid at Work Course 3rd April 12

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First aid Course Brixton London

First Aid London (Brixton)

We have a first aid course running in Brixton South London on the 26 March 12.

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Emergency First Aid at Work Course

First Aid courses in Chelmsfor

We still have some places left on the Chelmsford Emergency First Aid course running on the 29 February 201 and the HSE First Aid at Work requalification course running on the 1st & 2nd March also in Chelmsford.

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Ofsted Paediatric First Aid Bromley

Paediatric First Aid Bromley

We are running an Ofsted Paediatric First Aid course in Bromley Kent on the 25 Feb & 3 March 2012. Limited places left.

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Paediatric Emergency First Aid for Schools

First Aid For Schools

This covers the units required by the Statutory Early Years framework (Ofsted) for paediatric first aid and covers the requirements for HSE Approved emergency first aid at work.

This course has proved successful for schools in reducing costs and staff days away doing training while giving training that is relevant to the schools environment.

Our next course is in Medway (Near Rochester Airport) ideal for schools in Chatham, Gillingham, Strood, Gravesend, Maidstone and Canterbury The course is being run on the 16 & 17 April and has limited places left so please book early.

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Ofsted 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Course Canterbury

Paediatric 1st Aid Canterbury

We are running a 12 hour Paediatric First Aid course in Canterbury Kent which meets the Ofsted Requirements for Early Years Settings. Course date 9 & 23 February 2012.

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Open HSE Approved First Aid Training Courses

Open/public First Aid courses

Looking for a HSE approved first aid course. We run open first aid courses in Kent at Ashford , Canterbury, Rochester , Gravesend, Maidstone, Sittingbourne, Tonbridge. We run courses open first aid courses in East Sussex at Hastings and Brighton in Essex at Harlow, Chelmsford and Southend and in Surrey at South Croydon. We can deliver an in-house course anywhere in the UK. Visit our open course schedule at http://www.mediaid.co.uk/course-schedule.php for our 2012 dates.

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BHF Advert Compression only CPR

BHF Advert Compression CPR

You may have seen a new advert on TV featuring Vinnie Jones in which the British Heart Foundation (BHF) describe the benefits of compression-only CPR and extolling those carrying out CPR to push "Hard and Fast".

The advert is aimed at untrained members of the public, wherever possible trained first aiders should still carry out rescue breathing otherwise known as mouth to mouth, kiss of life, exhaled air respiration etc. as this gives the casualty the best chance of receiving enough oxygen to perfuse the major organs especially the brain and heart.

If unable or unwilling to carry out rescue breathing, compression-only CPR will at least give the casualty some chance and is certainly much better than doing nothing.

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HSE approved First Aid course

Open First Aid courses 2012

Happy New Year to one and all. Looking for a HSE approved first aid course. We run open first aid courses in Kent at Ashford , Canterbury, Rochester , Gravesend, Maidstone, Sittingbourne, Tonbridge. We run courses open first aid courses in East Sussex at Hastings and Brighton in Essex at Harlow, Chelmsford and Southend and in Surrey at South Croydon. We can deliver an in-house course anywhere in the UK. Visit our open course schedule at http://www.mediaid.co.uk/course-schedule.php

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Christmas Closure

We will be closed from 2pm Thursday 22 December until 9am Tuesday 3rd January 2012,

We would like to wish a merry Christmas and happy New Year to one and all.

Emails will be viewed and responded to over the holiday period

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Chemlsford Courses

Chemlsford first aid Courses

We are proud to announce a new venue opening in Chelmsford for the delivery of first aid courses. The next course at the Chelmsford venue is Emergency First Aid at Work on the 5th December 2011.

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New Training Venue in South Croydon First Aid

Croydon First Aid Courses

We will be running Emergency First Aid at Work Courses and First Aid at Work Courses from our new training venue is South Croydon. Ideal for Surrey, Bromley and Sutton areas as well as companies in Croydon.

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STAFF CPD DAY 20 Dec 10

STAFF CPD DAY

The CPD day is running normally on Monday 20 December

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Wishing all a very merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Happy Christmas

Happy Christmas to one and all.

We close on the 24 December 2010 and reopen on the 4 January 2011.

Emails will be viewed and responded to over the holiday period

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adverse weather affecting courses

adverse weather update

All courses are running in all areas on Saturday 18th December 2010

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All courses running Sat 4th & Mon 6th Dec

Sat 4th & Mon 6th Dec Courses

All courses are running in all areas Saturday 4th December 2010 and Monday 6th December 2010.

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courses cancelled 02 & 03/12/10

cancelled courses

All open courses are cancelled for today 2nd December and tomorrow 3rd December due to the heavy snow and freezing conditions.

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Course Information due to adverse weather

Courses info adverse weather

Course E6464 paediatric first aid has been cancelled tonight & tomorrow due to the adverse weather it is resheduled to 7th, 8th, 15th & 16th December at Leon House. Other courses are still running at this time.

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Paediatric First Aid Kent & Medway area

Paediatric First Aid Kent & Me

We are running a Paediatric First aid Course at out new Chatham Training Centre which is located in the Medway Innovation Centre, Near Rochester Airport and is Ideal for people in Chatham, Gillingham, Rainham, Strood, Walderslade, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Gravesend, Canterbury. This course is the OFSTED 12 Hours Paediatric First Aid and is approved by Medway Council.

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London First Aid open courses added

First Aid courses London

We now offer open first aid training courses in London. We are running these course in Borough High Street in South East London. A few minutes from London Bridge and next to the Borough tube station.

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HSE First Aid Skills Update

HSE Skills Update

The HSE reviewed First Aid at Work and in October 2009 reduced the First Aid at Work course to 3 days and introduced Emergency First Aid at Work for companies with low hazards.

HSE also commissioned research which has shown that following training, the practical skills of first-aiders can deteriorate. From 1st October 2009, HSE has introduced a strong recommendation that first-aiders undertake annual refresher training during any three-year FAW / EFAW certification period. Although not mandatory, this will help qualified first-aiders maintain their basic skills and keep up to date with any changes to first aid procedures.

Medi Aid (UK) now offer a 3 hour skills update course to ensure your company complies with best practice and updates the skills of your first aiders as outlined in the strong recommendation from HSE.

Open courses are currently booked for

Canterbury: 5th October (am)
Chatham: 15th October (am)
Rayleigh: 18th October (am)
Chatham: 20th October (am)
Ashford: 22nd November (am & pm)
Maidstone: 23rd November (am)
Rayleigh: 30th November (am)
Maidstone: 3rd December (am)

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The HSE reviewed First Aid at Work and in October 2009 reduced the First Aid at Work course to 3 days and introduced Emergency First Aid at Work for companies with low hazards. HSE also commissioned research which has shown that following training, the practical skills of first-aiders can deteriorate. From 1st October 2009, HSE has introduced a strong recommendation that first-aiders undertake annual refresher training during any three-year FAW / EFAW certification period. Although not mandatory, this will help qualified first-aiders maintain their basic skills and keep up to date with any changes to first aid procedures. Medi Aid (UK) now offer a 3 hour skills update course to ensure your company complies with best practice and updates the skills of your first aiders as outlined in the strong recommendation from HSE. Open courses are currently booked for Canterbury:	 5th October (am) Chatham: 	15th October (am) Rayleigh: 	18th October (am) Chatham: 	20th October (am) Ashford: 	22nd November (am & pm) Maidstone: 	23rd November (am) Rayleigh: 	30th November (am) Maidstone: 	3rd December (am)

Croydon PFA Dates for 2010

Extra Croydon Dates

Our Croydon Paediatric First Aid schedule has been expanded to include a number of extra dates, for Weekend, Evening and Refresher courses.

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New Dates Added

We have added a number of dates and venues across the southeast. Please check the course schedule for full information.

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How to Pass Your First Aid Exam

An Assessors Guide

AN ASSESSORS GUIDE TO PASSING YOUR FIRST AID EXAM

1. The assessors are there to pass you, not to try and catch you out. When you come across a casualty who isn’t breathing, in a few minutes they will be dead. Doing something gives them a chance of survival, and we want people to do something. As long as what you do will be of some benefit and not make the situation worse, the assessors will be happy!

2. Keep the First Aid Simple. There are only a few things you need to remember to pass your First Aid exam. I’ll list them here.
* Danger Response Airway Breathing Compressions
* Gloves
* Rest & Reassure
* History
* Medication

People try to make First Aid more complicated than it is. A Casualty will automatically make themselves comfortable so 90% of the time don’t move them. Talk to the casualty, It will help to relax both you and them! Try to find out if the casualty has any medical conditions or is on any medication, then 'pass the buck' to the paramedics.

3. Have a go at the quizzes that can be found under the interactive section of this site. Any questions you get wrong look up in the notes. Do not be afraid to ask your trainer any questions (If you want to know something, then other people in your group probably do too).

4. RELAX! Easier said than done, but it really is nothing to worry about.

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AN ASSESSORS GUIDE TO PASSING YOUR FIRST AID EXAM 1. The assessors are there to pass you, not to try and catch you out. When you come across a casualty who isn’t breathing, in a few minutes they will be dead. Doing something gives them a chance of survival, and we want people to do something. As long as what you do will be of some benefit and not make the situation worse, the assessors will be happy! 2. Keep the First Aid Simple. There are only a few things you need to remember to pass your First Aid exam. I’ll list them here. * Danger Response Airway Breathing Compressions * Gloves * Rest & Reassure * History * Medication People try to make First Aid more complicated than it is. A Casualty will automatically make themselves comfortable so 90% of the time don’t move them. Talk to the casualty, It will help to relax both you and them! Try to find out if the casualty has any medical conditions or is on any medication, then 'pass the buck' to the paramedics. 3. Have a go at the quizzes that can be found under the interactive section of this site. Any questions you get wrong look up in the notes. Do not be afraid to ask your trainer any questions (If you want to know something, then other people in your group probably do too). 4. RELAX! Easier said than done, but it really is nothing to worry about.

stroke awareness

Strokes, medical term, Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) are the third leading cause of death in the UK, claiming the lives of over 67,000 people every year.

It occurs when a blood clot or bleed affects the brain, causing loss of brain function.

Timely treatment can reduce the risk of death and severe disability but experts are concerned that many people do not know the symptoms of stroke.

Jon Barrick, chief executive of the Stroke Association, said that the campaign scheduled for February 2009 is 'vital'.

'Better public understanding of stroke, its symptoms and treating it as a medical emergency will significantly improve the chances of recovery for the 150,000 people who have a stroke every year in the UK,' he explained.
'The awareness campaign will give this work a fantastic boost and could help reduce avoidable deaths resulting from stroke.'

The campaign will teach people to remember the acronym FAST, which stands for Facial weakness, Arm weakness, Speech problems and Time to call 999.

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Strokes, medical term, Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) are the third leading cause of death in the UK, claiming the lives of over 67,000 people every year. It occurs when a blood clot or bleed affects the brain, causing loss of brain function. Timely treatment can reduce the risk of death and severe disability but experts are concerned that many people do not know the symptoms of stroke. Jon Barrick, chief executive of the Stroke Association, said that the campaign scheduled for February 2009 is 'vital'. 'Better public understanding of stroke, its symptoms and treating it as a medical emergency will significantly improve the chances of recovery for the 150,000 people who have a stroke every year in the UK,' he explained. 'The awareness campaign will give this work a fantastic boost and could help reduce avoidable deaths resulting from stroke.' The campaign will teach people to remember the acronym FAST, which stands for Facial weakness, Arm weakness, Speech problems and Time to call 999.

Venues for courses

Venues fro open courses

Medi Aid has more venues in Kent for you to send your first aiders to. First aid courses held in Ashford, Canterbury, Chatham, Gravesend, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Sittingbourne, Strood and now in Tonbridge.

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First Aid Training Course Dates for Bexhill & Brighton added

First Aid Bexhill Brighton&Hov

We have added more dates for the Emergency First Aid Courses in Brighton & Hove and for the Hastings and Bexhill area

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New Venue for Harlow & Chelmsford

Harlow & Chelmsford Venue

We now have dates on our website for Emergency First Aid courses at Park Inn Hotel Harlow (New Venue) covering Chelmsford and Harlow areas.

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New venue for Harlow & Chelmsfor and Harlow area

First Aid Training Chelmsford

We now have dates on our website for Emergency First Aid courses at Park Inn Hotel Harlow covering Chelmsford and Harlow areas.

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First Aid Training Course Dates for Bexhill & Brighton added

First Aid Bexhill & Brighton &

We have added new dates for the Emergency First Aid Courses in Brighton & Hove and for the Hastings and Bexhill area

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First Aid Training Courses 4 London

First Aid Training London

We have provided in-house first aid training to organisation in London for many years but during 2010 we will start running open courses for organisation to send staff to.

To book an in house course our booking team on 01634 540 999 or call us free on 0800 634 86 23

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First aid training courses in london

First Aid Training in London

We have provided in-house first aid training to organisation in London for many years but during 2010 we will start running open courses for organisation to send staff to.

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First Aid Essex and sussex 2010 dates

First Aid Essex & Sussex dates

Open First aid training course dates for East Sussex and Essex to be published during January 2010. Venues will be Hastings, Brighton, Rayliegh and Southend, Ongar (covering Halow, Celmsfords and Colchester areas). Our Kent dates for 2010 are now published on our website.

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First Aid Courses Bexley, Lewisham & London

First Aid Bexley & Lewisham

Medi Aid has been providing in-house courses in South East London and East London as well as Kent, Sussex and Essex. We have provided an open course service to service the needs of smaller companies. During 2010 Medi Aid will be running open First Aid course in Bexley and South East London. Contact our admin team for further details.

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