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London First Aid open courses added
24th July 2010
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.
HSE First Aid Skills Update
9th June 2010
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)
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
26th April 2010
Our Croydon Paediatric First Aid schedule has been expanded to include a number of extra dates, for Weekend, Evening and Refresher courses.
New Dates Added
26th April 2010
We have added a number of dates and venues across the southeast. Please check the course schedule for full information.
How to Pass Your First Aid Exam
26th April 2010
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.
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
26th April 2010
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.
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
26th April 2010
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.
First Aid Training Course Dates for Bexhill & Brighton added
26th April 2010
We have added more dates for the Emergency First Aid Courses in Brighton & Hove and for the Hastings and Bexhill area
New Venue for Harlow & Chelmsford
26th April 2010
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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Upcoming Courses
11th Aug 10
Chatham Maritime, Kent
Appointed Person (1 Day)
16th, 17th, 18th Aug 10
Gravesend Dartford, Kent
First Aid at Work Full Course
24th Aug 10
Canterbury, Kent
Appointed Person (1 Day)
24th, 25th, 26th Aug 10
Maidstone, Kent
First Aid at Work Full Course
1st Sep 10
Maidstone, Kent
Appointed Person (1 Day)
3rd Sep 10
Sittingbourne, Kent
Appointed Person (1 Day)
13th Sep 10
Rayleigh Southend on Sea, Essex
Appointed Person (1 Day)
14th, 15th, 16th Sep 10
Ashford1, Kent
First Aid at Work Full Course
14th Sep 10
Tonbridge, Kent
Appointed Person (1 Day)
16th Sep 10
Chatham Maritime, Kent
Appointed Person (1 Day)
Health & Safety Glossary
Definition of: Emergency First Aid
Emergency First Aid training teaches a person how to cope in a crisis, and administer emergency first aid in a number of situations. The appointed first aider can deal with injury and illness while waiting for the emergency services.
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