Tag first aid

Updates to student manuals

We have made some changes to most of the free student manuals that come with all ProTrainings courses whether classroom, blended or video online.  You can download these and many other documents and links from your training dashboard (where you…

First Person On Scene Intermediate course dates

We have set some dates in the new year for First Person On Scene (FPOS) Intermediate at two locations and we will be adding more soon. The FPOS Intermediate course is ideal for anyone who wants more knowledge and taking…

Are emergency allergy needles too short for heavy people?

There have been various reports on the effectiveness of auto-injectors for different people and the following was press released which may give more information.  We will be releasing more information of some new options soon for people with Anaphylaxis. People…

Oxygen Provider Online Course now Live

We have added a new course to teach the basic skills needed to provide medical Oxygen.  Oxygen is a vital part of emergency care and treatment in and out of hospital. On this course you will learn about the basics…

The ASPOD facilitates ‘immediate’ aspirin

  Research shows that it takes 14 minutes for a chewed soluble tablet to produce maximal platelet inhibition, and a swallowed tablet 26 minutes. Demonstrating that, when chewed, soluble aspirin is the most effective way of accelerating absorption of aspirin…

Fast resting pulse death risk link

Having a fast resting pulse rate, even if you are physically fit, increases death risk, according to a study. Researchers found men with a “high end of normal” resting heart rate of 90 beats per minute had treble the death…

First Aid Show now on iTunes

We have listed The First Aid Show to iTunes so you can also now keep up to date with the latest videos on your iPod, iphone, tablet or computer.  You can subscribe to the channel direct from the iTunes store…