First Aid Blog
Welcome to our blog! Here you can keep up-to-date with first aid news from Brisbane and across Australia, as well as what’s happening here at My First Aid Course—home of Brisbane’s best-rated first aid and CPR courses.
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COWS in First Aid: Your Guide to Understanding the Acronym and How It Saves Lives
Emergencies can be scary, right? But the key to handling them is simple: stay calm and follow a structured approach. If someone collapses or looks unresponsive, one method that can…
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First Aid Mnemonics: Life-Saving Prompts to Help Keep You Calm Under Pressure
When you find yourself in an emergency situation, staying calm and acting quickly can make a huge difference. This is where first aid mnemonics come in handy—they help simplify what…
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HLTAID005 Provide First Aid in Remote Has Been Replaced: What’s Changed?
If you’ve previously completed the HLTAID005 Provide First Aid in Remote Situations course, it’s time to take note: this unit was discontinued in October 2020 and has been replaced by…
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Spinal Boards and Other Stabilisation Devices: A Lifesaving Guide for First Aiders
When it comes to spinal injuries, it’s important to proceed with extreme caution. As advanced first aid courses teach: Any wrong move could worsen the injury, which is why knowing…
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Beyond the Basics: Vital Sign Assessment in Advanced Resuscitation First Aid
Join me on a journey through the vital sign assessment techniques that that I teach in our HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy Course at My First Aid Course…
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Beyond the Basics: Mastering OPAs in Advanced Resuscitation First Aid
Beyond the Basics: Mastering OPAs in Advanced Resuscitation First Aid Key Takeaway The Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA) is a simple yet life-saving device that keeps an unconscious patient’s airway open, but…
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First Aid for Snake Bite Guide
G’day, humans! It’s Joe Blake here, a helpful snake, slithering into the role of first aid assistant. You’ve met Linda before. As you might know, she is a registered nurse…
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Understanding CPR: Why It’s a Lifesaving Skill You Need
Understanding CPR: Why It’s a Lifesaving Skill You Need Today, we’re diving deep into cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Whether you’ve heard of it or even trained in it, we’ll break down…
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Oxygen Saturation: Your Epic First Aid Insight
Oxygen Saturation: Your Epic First Aid Insight Hey there, advanced first aid enthusiasts! Today we’re diving into a topic that might sound a bit technical at first, but trust me,…
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Tourniquets: Your Ticket to Saving Lives in a Pinch
Today we’re going to take a look at the use of tourniquets in first aid situations. At My First Aid Course we teach how to use these devices as part…
