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QCPR – CPR the Smart Way!

What better way to engage your learners and encourage competition than using Little Anne QCPR! How does it work? As students practise CPR on their manikin, Little Anne QCPR sends feedback digitally through an app to a tablet or similar device. The programme monitors depth and speed of compressions as well as the effectiveness of the breaths. A score will be given to the student after their performance. Graphics on the app have been cleverly designed for students and instructors

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WorkSafe Updates

Digital training resources set to transform learning for first aid instructors

Embracing new technology and aiming to reduce our carbon footprint, WorkSafe are launching Emergency First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid digital student packs! WorkSafe’s digital student packs will provide a faster and more economical solution for teaching first aid. As well as saving money on postage costs, the digital packs will also reduce WorkSafe’s impact on the environment – a pledge made in our sustainability policy. Designed to incorporate new learning styles, our packs now offer digital resources

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Supporting Cancer Research this Christmastime!

Instead of sending Christmas Cards WorkSafe will be making a donation to Cancer Research. This year cancer has touched the lives of several people who are close to the WorkSafe family so this is a charity very close to our hearts. According to Cancer Research, cancer survival has doubled in the last 40 years, where 2 in 4 people survive the disease for 10 years or more. However, it is the charity’s ambition to improve on this further, aiming for

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Industry Updates

Have you considered fire safety in your workplace?

Taking a few simple steps can help to reduce the risk of fire in the workplace. Planning will provide a safe working environment for staff and aim to prevent fires from occurring. Recent Fire & Rescue Statistics* show that fires are still causing devastation in the workplace. Reported fires from industrial premises, retail and hospitality during the 2019- 2020 period show: 17 fire related deaths and 877 injuries. 73% of fires during this period were caused accidentally. Does your business

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What equipment do I need to start teaching first aid?

Want to start delivering your own first aid training? Here is a helpful guide to the equipment you will need to get started. Our guide covers the essential items as recommended by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and UK Resuscitation Council, and other useful additions to create a lively hands-on learning environment. Manikins WorkSafe recommend 1 manikin per 3 students for CPR practice. This allows plenty of time for your students to have hands on experience. Courses run at

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Instructor Training

First Aid Instructor Training with WorkSafe– All you need to know!

Once you have completed your Level 3 Award in Education and Training and your First Aid at Work qualification, you are on your final step to becoming a First Aid Instructor! The WorkSafe Instructor Training Programme is held at our friendly head office in Nuneaton, you can book onto the course with ease using our new and comprehensive website here.   Our monthly courses start at 9.30am and finish at 4.00pm which includes your lunch, just make sure you let

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