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Emergency first aid for diabetics
Diabetics have some very particular needs when it comes to emergency first aid. But first it helps to understand what diabetics...


What do I do if my child swallows poison?
Sadly, despite the very best efforts of parents, teachers, friends and government authorities, young children aged 0-4 still have the...


Is there advanced First Aid training available beyond the basic courses?
Are you a designated First Aid officer in your organisation? Are you one of the more senior and experienced people in the role? Do...


Where can I do Fire Warden training and what does it involve?
Have you been designated as the Fire Warden at your workplace? Would you like to be designated the Fire Warden but feel you lack the...

What do you do if a tooth gets knocked out?
What is the First Aid for a knocked-out tooth? A knocked-out tooth is sometimes called an AVULSION, which means the act of tearing or...


How to choose the best first aid course for you
If you Google the term “first aid training” you will get dozens of results. So, with so many different first aid training options...


Do I still need to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation with CPR?
When you think of helping someone who has nearly drowned, had a heart attack or gone unconscious, do you automatically think of using...


What first aid course do I need to do to work in childcare?
Are you planning to work in childcare? Have you recently qualified to work in childcare and are looking for a job? Are you currently...


Signs & symptoms of a stroke
How do you know if someone is having a stroke? What are the signs and symptoms? Could you tell if you were having one yourself? The signs...


How to survive extreme cold weather and hypothermia.
Brrr, there’s been some pretty cold nights and mornings these past few days. So, have you ever wondered how you would survive if you were...


Do I need to have an AED in my workplace?
The question of whether or not employers MUST provide an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) for employee safety in their workplace is...


What should be in your company’s first aid kit?
Did you know that what goes into a company’s first aid kit is actually mandated by law? And that you can’t just toss some bandaids, a...

What is the Compliance Code for First Aid in the Workplace?
The Compliance Code for First Aid in the Workplace falls under the responsibility of WorkSafe Victoria. Every business or organisation in...

What is blended first aid training?
There’s a new trend in First Aid & CPR Training that is getting more and more popular. It’s called “blended” training. The reason it’s...

Why do I need a USI for first aid training?
If you’re doing your first aid training for the first time, you will have been told you need a USI before you can enrol in a first aid...


What is the best first aid for carbon monoxide poisoning?
The nights are getting colder now. Time to put on the electric blanket, thicker doonas and perhaps get out some spare heaters from the...


Why are there so many different First Aid training courses? Which one should I do?
Have you been told you need to do some sort of "first aid training" for your job? If you’ve never done this type of training before you...


Can I do my first aid training online?
Yes, you can do your first aid training online these days. But whether you are doing CPR training, First Aid Training or Childcare First...


Why is first aid training so important?
Some people think first aid training is only for saving people’s lives with CPR or “mouth to mouth” resuscitation when they have a heart...


How long does my first aid training certificate last?
Did you do CPR or First Aid training for the first time last year? If so, you might be wondering how long does your certificate last?...
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