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In addition to the courses we offer, here you’ll find first aid advice and news from Safety First Aid Training to help you deal with a range of common accidents and conditions in everyday life, be that at work, home or play. However, in an emergency, always dial 999.
Officially a first aid training certificate will last for three years, but it is strongly recommended that you get it renewed before then if you intend to keep being a trained first aider. How long does a first aid training certificate last? A first aid training certificate will only last three years. The certificates…
While it is highly unlikely that you will fail your first aid course, it can happen. However, if you go to your training with a positive attitude, an open mind, and are willing to get involved, you will almost certainly pass. What does a first aid course entail? The lessons that are covered by…
If you are looking to become an accredited first aid trainer or instructor there are several steps that you need to follow and certifications that you need to achieve first. What does a first aid trainer do? A first aid trainer is someone who delivers training courses on how to provide first aid, particularly…
There are things you can do to help in an emergency if you don’t have first aid training, however there are also aspects that you shouldn’t attempt without the appropriate training. What does the UK law say? According to UK law you are not required to have training to give basic first aid in…
Mental health first aid courses are created with the purpose to improve knowledge, reduce stigma and increase what first aid is available to those suffering from poor mental health. They teach people the signs of someone having a crisis and the skills to respond to these moments when they arise. Why take a mental…
A mental health champion is someone who has been trained to offer help to those who need some additional support when they are struggling. They organise events, promote positive mental health and offer a listening ear to those who need it. What is a mental health champion? Being a mental health champion means that…
A compression head injury, or cerebral compression, is a swelling or bleeding in the skull which puts pressure on the brain. If you are treating someone for a compression head injury, you must call emergency services and keep the casualty stable. What are the signs and symptoms of a compression head injury? There are…
SALTAPS is an acronym generally used in sports first aid to check if a player needs to rest and be removed from play or can continue. However, it can be used to assess all minor injuries, not just those acquired on the sports field. What does SALTAPS stand for? As with all acronyms, each…
CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and is the method used to give someone a better chance at survival after they suffer a cardiac arrest. It is important to know what the guidelines are for performing this procedure wherever you are based. What is CPR? Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, is a potentially lifesaving procedure that…
It’s important to create an honest and open environment in the workplace where employees feel comfortable talking about stress and mental health. When the stigma around poor mental health is removed, employees are more likely to talk about their feelings and seek the support they need. The prevalence of stress in the workplace Has…