Category first aid

Electrocution of animals

An electric shock is referred to as electrocution and it can be seen in all ages but it is more common in younger puppies as they have a habit of chewing through cables.  Electrocution can also occur anywhere there is…

Fainting

Fainting is a common cause of a patient losing consciousness. It is caused by a lack of blood to the brain. This can be caused by anxiety, hunger, pregnancy, stress, worry, tiredness, standing for long periods, being too hot or…

Adrenaline Auto-Injectors New Legislation for Schools

Adrenaline Auto-Injectors legislation was passed in Westminster to allow UK schools to be able to keep spare adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) for emergency use.  The legislation comes into effect on 1 October 2017.

Russian language first aid manuals are now available

Russian language first aid manuals are now available to all students on all ProTrainings classroom, online and blended first aid courses.  We have translated our main first aid plus manuals and this is available free from the student resources section…

FPOS Blended Course Launched – BTEC Level 4 Certificate

FPOS is now a level 4 regulated qualification.  The new BTEC Level 4 Certificate for First Person on Scene (QCF) is the latest qualification launched in 2017 by Pearson and is now available as blended or classroom training.  This qualification…

Major incident trauma course – Learn online how to save lives

Major incident trauma is something that anyone could need to deal with but this course is also aimed at the emergency services. Catastrophic injuries from multiple casualty incidents are something that unfortunately is a real situation that first responders and…

Ibuprofen and Pets – medicine for you, killer for pets

Ibuprofen is a painkiller that is available over the counter without a prescription.  It’s one of a group of painkillers called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is a popular pain killer used in households and prescribed by doctors for pain…

LIFEPAK 1000 AED Faults

LIFEPAK 1000 automatic external defibrillators (AEDs)  have a risk of device shutting down unexpectedly during patient treatment and possible failure to deliver therapy.  Manufactured by Physio-Control – risk of unexpected device shutdown due to an intermittent connection between the battery…