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Threat of Choking in Children from Hotdogs
Most of us who have contact with young children are aware of the choking hazards any household will contain. Nuts, small toys, coins, and sweets are the usual suspects. Choking is the third most common cause of death in children…
Need to find a classroom first aid course near you? New course finder going live.
We are launching a new course and instructor finder at www.blendedcpr.eu where you can find local instructors and courses in your area. We are adding more of our national instructors to the system and we will post an update shortly…
Manual Handling Video Based Online Training Now Live
We now have the next online course live in manual handling at www.promanualhandling.co.uk Our Manual Handling training is designed around the HSE manual handling regulations 1992. On completion of this video based training you will be able to print off your…
Pro Blood Bourne Pathogens Video E-Leaning Course Now Live
The next of our European courses just went live at www.probloodbourne.co.uk. This course covers the European and UK guidelines and is a good course for everyone to be aware with particularly people in the following sectors: Custodial services (prisons/detention centre’s/homes)…
Review on dealing with an Adult who is Choking
Death is not common with choking but it does happen. Carrying out these procedures is very effective in clearing a total obstruction from the airway. You must first find out if the patient is breathing by asking them “are you…
HSE Approved Courses also available from our national network of ProTrainings Instructors
We are able to offer the full range of HSE approved courses via our national network of instructors. We can offer the 3 day First Aid at Work (FAW) and it’s 2 day requalification FAW as well as the one…
Keep safe when you approach an accident scene, don’t become another patient
When you approach any first aid scene you should always use the approach of STOP, THINK, and then ACT One of the Fears of first aid, is the fear of getting hurt or simply being afraid. This can be addressed…
Blood Bourne Pathogens and how they effect the First Aider
Blood Bourne Pathogens are microorganisms (such as viruses) that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).…
How to call for an Ambulance – 999/112
Calling the Emergency Services: dial 999 or 112 112 is the European wide number and also works in the UK. When you dial the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) you will be asked which service you require. Tell them ambulance, fire,…
Some Information dealing with car accidents
Car accidents can present a variety of different problems and risks to the first aider. The most important factor that has to be addressed if safety. You need to make sure you are not at risk form other cars hitting…

