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- Created: 16 June 2016
Blended Learning now accepted for workplace training.
The HSE have announced that Blended Learning is now an accepted means by which workplace first aid training can be delivered.
Read more: Health & Safety Executive Update: Blended Learning →
- Created: 16 June 2016
Use of AEDs to be included as standard on all workplace first aid courses.
The HSE have stated that the use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillators) should now be included as standard on all workplace first aid courses...
- Created: 17 June 2016
Teaching children CPR and the use of AEDs in schools should be compulsory.
First Response Resuscitation & First Aid Training’s very own Clive Haddrell was delighted to be interviewed by BBC Radio Bristol today about teaching CPR to school children. "CPR and the use of using AEDs is already taught as a mandatory subject in Norway and the UK should follow suit." says Clive.
Read more: Clive talks to BBC about teaching CPR in schools →
- Created: 16 June 2016
FAW and EFAW to now include Tourniquets and Haemostatic Dressings.
In light of the new ERC guidelines, First Response's qualifications awarding body (Qualsafe) has introduced the application of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings into their training options.
Read more: COURSE UPDATE: Tourniquets and Haemostatic Dressings →
- Created: 26 November 2015
Trainers attend National resusciation summit.
The First Response Resuscitaion & First Aid Training training team attended the RC (UK) Scientific Symposium 2015 in Birmingham on November 25th...
- Created: 25 August 2015
First Response invited by NHS to provide baby first aid training
First Response are delighted to be featured in an NHS guide available for all new mothers leaving hospital from September 2015.
- Created: 24 July 2015
Dr Knut Schroeder PhD joins First Response team
First Response are pleased to welcome Dr Knut Schroeder to the consultancy team. Knut will be consulting on our peadiatric and baby first aid training offers as well as publishing articles and editorial on the subject.
- Created: 07 November 2014
Bristol cul-de-sac fund own AED
While attending a private first aid training session in First Response MD Clive Haddrell was surprised but impressed to find the residents had financed and purchased their own AED (Automated External Defibrillator).
Read more: Local residents safe guard against cardiac arrest →
- Created: 15 September 2014
Total Assessor and Quality Assurance (TAQA)
TAQA qualifications enable training companies, assessors and internal and external assurers to achieve a relevant qualification in assessment and quality assurance. These qualifications are also applicable to anyone requiring further information to assist their job roles, or for continuing professional development (CPD).*
- Created: 10 June 2014
Is there a medic on board?
First Response MD, Clive Haddrell was on a recent return trip from New York when an announcement was made requesting if there was a medic on board.
Read more: MD Clive Haddrell attends medical emergency mid Atlantic →
