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Helen Simmons

Introducing Helen from Four Seasons Healthcare. Helen is a regional in-house trainer for her care group. Read on to discover her experiences and insights in first aid training. How long have you been teaching first aid? Just over six years! I absolutely love teaching the first aid courses to my colleagues because it is such a worthwhile subject. The delegate not only gets to practice CPR but can see the absolute benefit in using their new skills, enabling them to

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Instructor Spotlight

Dean Hammonds

Introducing Dean of BA Bush & Son. Dean, a mechanic and tyre fitter from Lincolnshire shares his experience of becoming a first aid trainer for his company! How did you get in to teaching first aid? I have worked for an independent tyre retail and distribution company for about 20 years, and we have expanded massively over the last 10. In the past we had various external companies do our first aid training and as we have grown as a

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Instructor Spotlight

Zoe Weaver

Introducing Zoe of Above all First Aid. Zoe teaches Paediatric first aid in the North West region.  Find out about her experiences of running her own company and what she enjoys most about teaching first aid! How did you get into teaching first aid? I made the jump to teaching first aid 2 and a half years ago after working in early years for 14 years. Whilst working as an early years practitioner we would often be sent on first

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WorkSafe Updates

Verification – All you need to know!

WorkSafe coordinates a team of verifiers to carry out the internal quality assurance requirements across all WorkSafe registered providers. The role of the Internal quality assurance team is to verify the assessment decisions made by the instructor delivering the training. The aim is to ensure that sound judgements and fair standards are maintained across all centers delivering WorkSafe qualifications. Why do I need to be verified? Our verifiers aim to identify any developmental areas in your teaching and offer support

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Instructor Spotlight

Sonia Henningham

Introducing Sonia of First Aid Corporate Training (FACT). Sonia runs a first aid training company with her business partner Liz in the Midlands area. Read about Sonia’s journey into the world of first aid and find out what it’s like running your own company. How did you get into teaching first aid? In 2006 my business partner and I set up our own swim school starting with just 2 toddler classes and 2 parent and baby classes. Over time this

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Knowledge Hub

First Aid focus on Asthma!

What is asthma? It is a lung condition which can result in difficulty breathing. Sufferers of the condition can be triggered by stress, dust, pollen, infections, smoke or exercise. Cold air can worsen an asthma attack too. Do you know how to recognise an asthma attack? During an attack the casualty will be struggling to breathe and speak. This is due to the neck and chest muscles working so hard to breathe. There may be a wheezy sound coming from

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