***** Context. Aggression and violence is a significant hazard in a variety of workplaces. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) reports exposure to this behaviour is particularly significant in the public sector including public administration, defence, social security and the...

“This really should be taught in schools across the country” One of the most common discussion points when teaching local community groups first aid, is that the same courses should be performed in schools. It makes sense, there is plenty...

Defibrillators or AEDs are now widely available for use by the general public in the event of an individual having a cardiac arrest. They are located in the workplace, in supermarkets and even on the side of the street in...

Basic Life Support – Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) training is the preferred program for staff resuscitation training in healthcare facilities in Ireland. Designed by the American Heart Association, it’s evidence base in combination with the practice whilst watching training...

  Extension The news hitting our inbox this week will come as a small but helpful reprieve for all workplaces where First Aiders have seen their certification lapse. The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) have extended the recertification deadline to...

It’s an understatement to say the Covid pandemic blindsided businesses in 2020. However 2021 is the year of the big vaccination and we have most of the information we need to plan our return to business. Failure to do so...

We’ve recently received the most welcome news that our application to become an Approved Training Institution (ATI) with the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) has been granted. We underwent a rigorous application and assessment process taking almost one year from...

Go Knights! Carlingford Knights is the newest rugby club in Ireland and we are delighted to be a partner of the Mini-Knights rugby team. Every Saturday morning between 50-70 children aged 5-12 take to their local sports field, working up...

Annually on October 16th a global campaign called ‘Restart a Heart’ kicks into gear. The aim is to equip as many people as possible with the skills and confidence to respond to a heart attack or cardiac arrest. A person...