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Knowing child and baby CPR could help you save a young person’s life. Cardiac arrest in babies and children is uncommon, but when it happens, immediate action is vital. Unlike adults, cardiac arrest in children is often associated with a breathing or respiratory problem. This is why rescue breaths play such an important role in […]
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If you have experience in first aid and enjoy teaching people practical skills, becoming a first aid trainer can be a rewarding career or an additional source of income. However, completing a first aid course does not automatically qualify you to teach first aid. To become a first aid trainer in the UK, you normally
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If you hold an Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work qualification, an important date to keep track of is the expiry date on your certificate. So, how long is a First Aid at Work certificate valid? The simple answer is: Three years Both Emergency First Aid at Work, EFAW, and First
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If you are arranging allergy training for a school, nursery, workplace or other organisation, one of the first questions is often: how long does anaphylaxis training take? There isn’t one single answer because allergy and anaphylaxis training can range from focused awareness sessions through to more comprehensive training and nationally regulated qualifications. The right course
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How many first aiders does a workplace need? It is one of the questions we are asked most often by businesses looking to arrange workplace first aid training. There is a simple answer and a more useful answer. The simple answer is that the Health and Safety Executive, HSE, provides suggested numbers of first aid
How Many First Aiders Does a Workplace Need? HSE Guidance Explained Read More »
Uncover the key practices for infection prevention in emergency first aid. Maintain safety and hygiene to protect yourself and others.
Infection Prevention in First Aid: Essential Safety Practices Read More »
Discover a first aider’s essential tips for assessing risks to ensure scene safety and manage emergencies effectively. Stay prepared and protected.
Scene Safety in First Aid: How to Check for Danger Before Helping Read More »
Learn crucial first aid steps for a Poison Response, along with safety tips to manage toxic substance exposure effectively.
Poisoning First Aid: What to Do in an Emergency Read More »
Discover the duration of paediatric first aid training and ensure you’re equipped to handle emergencies. Essential info for caregivers and professionals.
How Long Does Paediatric First Aid Last? Course and Certificate Duration Explained Read More »
Learn essential first aid for heat stroke care to swiftly cool and protect yourself during a heat emergency. Stay safe with our practical tips.
Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke: Symptoms and First Aid Read More »
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At First Aid and Safety Training, we provide practical and Ofqual regulated first aid training for businesses, schools, nurseries, charities and individuals across the North East.
Alongside our regular open first aid courses in South Shields, Durham and Sunderland, we also deliver flexible onsite first aid training directly at workplaces and organisations throughout the region.
Practical, Ofqual regulated first aid training for businesses and organisations.
Regular open first aid courses for individuals and small businesses at our dedicated training venues.
Flexible workplace first aid training delivered at your business or organisation across the North East.
EYFS-compliant Paediatric First Aid training for nurseries, schools and childcare providers.
Understand HSE First Aid Requirements and EYFS First Aid requirements, compliance guidance and training standards.
We run regular open first aid courses at convenient training venues across the North East.
📍 South Shields Training Centre
Our main training venue for open courses and group bookings.
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📍 Durham Training Centre
Regular workplace and paediatric first aid training in Durham.
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📍 Sunderland Training Centre
Regular workplace and paediatric first aid training in Sunderland.
We also deliver onsite first aid training directly at workplaces and organisations across the North East, including:
First Aid and Safety Training are proud to provide first aid training for businesses, schools, charities, housing organisations and community groups across the North East.
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