by Abacus Training | 9 Jun, 2016 | First Aid Training, Legislation, News
Advice to Employers on the use of Blended Learning* in First Aid Training Blended learning is an accepted means by which workplace first aid training can be delivered. It is important that Employers conduct the necessary additional checks (due diligence) to decide if...
by Abacus Training | 30 Mar, 2016 | CPR/Defibrillation, First Aid Training, News
Devices that shock heart rhythm back to normal were not available 25 percent of time in emergencies Public defibrillators can help anyone save the life of someone suffering cardiac arrest, but the devices are often kept behind locked doors, a new study finds. At issue...
by Abacus Training | 21 Mar, 2016 | First Aid Training, Legislation, News
New parliament bill seeks to force new drivers to obtain life-saving skills before qualifying for full license. An MP is seeking to introduce a new bill in parliament that would make first aid training a mandatory requirement before receiving a driving licence.The...
by Abacus Training | 23 Feb, 2016 | CPR/Defibrillation, First Aid Training
Mike and Duncan recently delivered a 1 day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) course for Devro plc in London. The feedback from the staff involved included comments of how easy it was to use the defibrillator, especially from...
by Abacus Training | 16 Feb, 2016 | CPR/Defibrillation, First Aid Training, News
About half of people in Scotland do not feel confident administering CPR if needed in an emergency, a survey has found. Fear of causing an injury (22%) and lack of skills (19%) were the top reasons, closely followed by being put off by visible vomit or blood (19%) and...
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