by Mel Avis | 26 Jul, 2021 | First Aid Training, News
HEAT EXHAUSTION: dizziness & confusion, nausea, fainting, muscle cramps, headaches, heavy sweating, tiredness, temp +38C, severe thirst. What to do?Move them to a cool placeLie them down and raise their feet slightlyGet them to drink plenty of water (or...
by Abacus Training | 28 Jul, 2017 | CPR/Defibrillation, First Aid Training, News
The British Heart Foundation and Resuscitation Council have developed a new AED location sign and supporting information poster. The new sign and poster have been created to reinforce the following key messages: Anyone can use an AED – you do not need prior...
by Abacus Training | 20 Jul, 2017 | First Aid Training, Legislation, News
Both the Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work and the Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work have been reviewed recently. During the review, it was decided that the Emergency First Aid at Work qualification should be re-levelled and, from October 2017, it will be...
by Abacus Training | 13 Jul, 2017 | First Aid Training, Legislation, News
The Department of Education have launched a new statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. This is a mandatory framework that all early years providers in England must adhere to. The new framework came into force on the 3rd April 2017 and sets the...
by Abacus Training | 14 Feb, 2017 | First Aid Training, Legislation, Medical, News
There has been a recent announcement that schools will soon be able to hold a spare adrenaline auto-injector pen for use on children. These will be available for anyone to administer in the case of anaphylactic shock. This has been something that has been campaigned...
by Abacus Training | 24 Aug, 2016 | First Aid Training, Legislation, News
As from 1st September 2016, if you are to become part of the early years environment, it is likely you will have to have a paediatric first aid certificate. This will apply to all newly qualified staff possessing a Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification. They will...
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