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Understanding Defibrillators (AEDs)

by Abacus Training | 15 May, 2013 | CPR/Defibrillation, First Aid Training

See on Scoop.it – First Aid Training A defibrillator is a life saving device that issues a electrical shock to the heart in some cases of cardiac arrest. This process is called defibrillation and can help save lives. Cardiac arrest happens when the heart stops...

Why Your Employees Should be Trained in First Aid

by Abacus Training | 14 May, 2013 | First Aid Training, Legislation

See on Scoop.it – First Aid Training If you’ve only met the bare minimum of first aid requirements in your business, you’re missing out on a valuable opportunity. There are numrous excellent reasons to send your staff on first aid training courses....

Lack of defibrillators in hospitality industry raises concerns

by Abacus Training | 14 May, 2013 | CPR/Defibrillation, First Aid Training, Legislation, News

See on Scoop.it – First Aid Training The vast majority of British hospitality businesses do not have a defibrillator, despite the impact the device has on cardiac arrest survival rates, according to a recent report. See on...

Importance of first aid for families highlighted by new survey

by Abacus Training | 9 Apr, 2013 | CPR/Defibrillation, First Aid Training, News

See on Scoop.it – First Aid Training New findings reveal 70% parents don’t know what to do in an emergency Could you give CPR to your baby, or know what to do if your child swallows a toxic substance? If not, you’re not alone. A nationwide...

First Aid education could save thousands of lives a year, so why isn’t it on the curriculum?

by Abacus Training | 4 Mar, 2013 | CPR/Defibrillation, First Aid Training

See on Scoop.it – First Aid Training Who was your favourite teacher at school? The one who brought the Victorians to life or the one who made chemistry go off with a bang? Chances are they knew how to make their lessons exciting, relevant and inspiring. Of...

First Person On (FPOS) Scene Intermediate

by Abacus Training | 11 Feb, 2013 | Blood Pressue, Burns, Choking, CPR/Defibrillation, First Aid Training, Heart Attack, Legislation, News

This market leading and highly innovative Blended First Person On Scene course is approved by Edexcel and endorsed by the Royal College of Surgeons, Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (Edinburgh), the leading clinical body for pre-Hospital Care in the UK. We pride ourselves...