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First aid in child care – is your centre compliant?

First aid in child care – is your centre compliant?

Monday, September 2, 2019

To deliver the highest possible standard of care in early childhood education, first aid qualifications are vital. It’s not enough to have a first aid kit — knowing how to use it properly and administer potentially life-saving first aid is a must for safety in any industry. In the child care industry approved first aid […]

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Seizure first aid: What to do in an emergency

Seizure first aid: What to do in an emergency

Friday, April 20, 2018

Whether you’re caring for children or adults, witnessing someone having a seizure can be a frightening experience – especially if you’ve never seen one before. Do you want to know more how to provide seizure first aid in an emergency? Our child care courses prepare students to work in a range of scenarios with young […]

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First aid in the workplace — are you compliant?

First aid in the workplace — are you compliant?

Monday, March 26, 2018

As a child care professional, particularly at a management level, you are aware that the early childhood education industry is highly regulated. First aid in the workplace is essential as is ensuring your centre is compliant in meeting first aid requirements. A first aid qualification at work is a must for any industry, but having […]

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First aid in schools — is your school compliant?

First aid in schools — is your school compliant?

Working with school children, accidents, injuries and illness are not uncommon. That’s why first aid in schools is so important. All schools and those who care for and/or educate children should have current first aid qualifications to ensure that children’s health and safety is a priority at all times. Whether it’s a scraped knee, a […]

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All you need to know about first aid

All you need to know about first aid

Friday, March 23, 2018

Why first aid skills are essential? First aid is a valuable skill no matter what industry your career is in. Working in child care and with school aged children, first aid qualifications are vital. For most of these causes you could help someone to survive if you are able to provide first aid as soon as possible […]

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Your guide to a perfect first aid kit for home and travel

Your guide to a perfect first aid kit for home and travel

A first aid kit is an essential item and one that we should all own. There are many first aid kits available to purchase, or you can assemble a first aid kit yourself. Just make sure you include all the most important items! First aid kits of many shapes and sizes can be bought, including […]

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How to do CPR — Checklist

How to do CPR — Checklist

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Knowing the basics of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation means you could help to save a life in a medical emergency. When you know how to do CPR you gain the power to keep blood and oxygen flowing through their bodies and to the brain even when their heart cannot do the job properly. If you already […]

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First aid renewal — 3 reasons why it’s essential

First aid renewal — 3 reasons why it’s essential

Saturday, March 17, 2018

First aid renewal is crucial, not only to keep your first aid qualifications up to date but your knowledge too. You know how to get a first aid certificate, but did you know it’s important to keep it current? You should be undertaking first aid renewal every three years, and CPR training every 12 months. […]

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Protect children with CPR in schools

Protect children with CPR in schools

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Working with children in a variety of education and care settings is a rewarding and challenging role. It also comes with the responsibility of caring for and protecting a number of children in your care. CPR in schools and any other settings is an essential skill for carers and teachers. There are many situations in […]

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