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Does Defibrillator Need Servicing?

Most modern defibrillators are specifically designed to be able to properly function without a great deal of regular maintenance. Many modern AEDs will perform regular self-checks to identify any problems that may need to be addressed.
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Situational Awareness in First Aid

Here at First Aid Accident & Emergency, we’ve incorporated situational awareness into our First Aid and CPR courses. This comes from previous military and police training, as well as the late Jeff Cooper’s “Colour Code” of situational awareness.
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Should I Carry a Defibrillator in My Caravan?

Are you getting the family ready to go on a camping adventure or gathering your mates for an epic road trip this Spring? If you’re planning on taking the caravan, do you have everything you need to ensure you are prepared for an off-the-grid emergency?
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Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate Shares His Love For Our Courses

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate’s CPR & First Aid Refresher

I refreshed my First Aid certification this week with Scott Whimpey from First Aid Accident and Emergency. I just wanted to give a shout out to Scott as he an an excellent trainer and is especially passionate about teaching all levels first aid to people from all walks of life. - Mayor Tom Tate
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Where Should I Place A Defibrillator?

While there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution as to where you should place your defibrillator, there are some guidelines you should follow when choosing a location. Be sure to choose a location where the defibrillator will be easy to see and where it will be easily accessible.
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Which Defibrillators Are The Best Of The Best?

With defibrillators playing such a vital role in emergency situations, it’s important that you choose the best defib for your particular needs, location and budget. Let’s take a look at some of the best defibrillators available on the market, so you can be sure that you make the right purchase.
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Defibrillator FAQs: Your Most Common Questions Answered

Defibrillators n Gold Coast have become much more commonplace in our day-to-day lives. As well as being carried by medical teams they are now found in a variety of other places from sports clubs to shopping centres. Let’s take a look at some of the most FAQs that we are asked about defibrillators.
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How To Choose The Right First Aid Course

At our Gold Coast training centres, in Varsity Lakes & Coomera, we offer First Aid & CPR training courses for almost any industry as well as those who simply want to acquire the life-saving skill set of First Aid & CPR. At FAAE we can assist you in finding the right First Aid training course!
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