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Quiz: Putting your skills to work in early childhood education
Are you interested in a career in early childhood education but aren’t sure if it’s the right path for you? Changing from one career to an...
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Support from our Learner Success Team
Giving our learners everything they need to reach their maximum potential is our top priority Practical Outcomes. We strive to centre our approach aro...
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Advancing your career in early childhood education and care
No matter where you currently stand in your career journey, the early childhood education and care sector is brimming with opportunities for career gr...
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First aid in the workplace — are you compliant?
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?
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
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
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
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 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
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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4 first aid procedures you might be doing wrong
When you undertake first aid training, you will learn a range of first aid procedures that can be used to provide assistance to a person in need. In some instances, these procedures can save lives. Gaining proper training of how to apply first aid is vital — if you’re not performing first aid correctly there […]
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The simple way to get your first aid refresher
First aid refresher courses don’t need to be an inconvenience or a drag. For example, with our online learning portal, you can do roughly half of your first aid course online! If you’re due for a basic first aid course, CPR renewal or it’s time for a first aid refresher, training with Practical Outcomes is […]
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