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Our First Aid courses are necessary education

February 24, 2022

Virus

During this COVID-19 pandemic, our First Aid training continues in line with government guidelines. We make every attempt to safeguard the health and safety of our staff and students.

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Some statistics about heart disease in Australia
Heart health is a concern for all Australians

November 12, 2021

Disease

In Australia, 90% of people have at least one risk factor for heart disease. Many of those risk factors can be controlled or improved. Keeping your heart healthy is the most important thing you can do to help prevent and manage heart disease. This advice applies, no matter your age. It won’t matter if you have more than one risk factor, you can still make changes to help reduce the chances of developing heart problems.

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Symptoms of Heat Cramp Lead
First Aid for Heat Cramp

October 25, 2021

Seasonal Concerns

Heat cramps are the body’s way of signalling an oncoming heat emergency. First aid treatment for heat cramps is best done promptly, the aim being to avoid the symptoms progressing to heat exhaustion.

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DRSABCD is the acronym for the steps to follow when providing life support
DRSABCD for life support

October 22, 2021

First Aid Training

DRSABCD is a definition of safe procedure in a medical emergency. It outlines the essential action plan for basic life support in first aid situations.

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Causes of Death in Australian Men and Women

July 18, 2021

Health Statistics

In 2019 there were 88,346 male deaths and 80,955 female deaths in Australia. What are the leading causes of death among them?

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Depiction of a woman suffering from Emphysema, a type of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Respiratory Disease Statistics

March 16, 2022

Health Statistics

Respiratory conditions affect the lungs and airways. These diseases can be chronic (long lasting) or acute (short term), causing ill health and disability, and also death.

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How to Learn CPR

February 23, 2022

CPR Resources

CPR provides the patient with life-giving oxygen until they can receive full medical treatment. It buys time in these emergency situations and is used when a person is oxygen-deprived, commonly because of near drowning, cardiac arrest, and drug overdose.

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COVID-19 Deaths - Australia Statistics

February 24, 2022

Health Statistics

COVID-19 deaths in Australia, to 31 October 2021, totalled 1,671. This includes 16 suspected as being due to COVID but not confirmed in a laboratory. Pre-existing chronic conditions were recorded on the death certificates of 71.2% of those who died, the most common condition being chronic heart diseases.

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Japanese Encephalitis Threat Gets Real

March 11, 2022

Virus

The virus threat that Australians need to worry about now is Japanese Encephalitis. It has already claimed the lives of one man in Victoria and another man in NSW.

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Prepare Your Home for a Bushfire

November 1, 2013

Seasonal Concerns

Bushfires impact different parts of Australia over the entire year. As such, it is important to have your home prepared against bushfire threats, as this will go a long way to protect the safety of you and your loved ones.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2019 - KHARKIV, UKRAINE: Captain Taison Barcellos Freda gets terrible concussion of the brain injury. Ukrainian Premier League. Geting help from FC Shakhtar Donetsk doctors on stretchers
Preventing Concussions in Sports

May 23, 2022

Injury

Concussions are serious head injuries that often occur as a result of a severe collision. They are becoming increasingly common in high-contact sports, and so it is important to know their causes and treatments.

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COVID-19 Protecting students

March 17, 2020

Virus

Australia Wide First Aid Training Courses can be rescheduled at no additional cost for anyone with COVID-19 concerns

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