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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

You have heard of it and understand that it’s important, but what is first aid, who uses it and what’s involved? Firstly, everyone can use first aid and it could enable you to save someone’s life. So what is first aid? More than just knowing how to use a first aid kit (which is also […]

Working in child care you come across many little boys who love dolls and dancing and little girls who enjoy trucks or want to be builders. Celebrate International Women’s Day in childcare by supporting gender equality. Empowering children to be whoever they want to be regardless of their gender is a valuable part of your […]