by Abacus Training | 12 Jul, 2017 | Legislation, Medical, News
New legislation was passed in Westminster this week to allow schools in the UK to keep spare adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) for emergency use. AAIs deliver a potentially life-saving dose of adrenaline in the event of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). 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...
by Abacus Training | 13 Jun, 2016 | First Aid Training, Legislation, News
The recent European Resuscitation Council review of a number of first aid protocols suggests there is a need in certain circumstances for first aid kits to contain haemostatic dressings and tourniquets. The view of HSE is that the inclusion of these items is based on...
by Abacus Training | 10 Jun, 2016 | CPR/Defibrillation, First Aid Training, Legislation, News
Changes to Resuscitation Council UK guidelines on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in October 2015 mean that HSE will now be revising the Emergency First Aid and First Aid at Work syllabuses. The revision will require all workplace first aiders to be trained in...
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...
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