Heart Attack survivor from first aid course

Quality First Aid Training That Helped Save a Life

At First Aid Accident & Emergency (FAAE), we believe first aid training should give people the confidence and practical skills to respond when an emergency becomes real. One remarkable incident in October 2015 demonstrated exactly why quality CPR training and access to a defibrillator can make such a critical difference.

Peter Cary was attending a First Aid and CPR course with FAAE when he suddenly suffered a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).

In an extraordinary coincidence, Peter collapsed during a practical role-play session where students were practising their newly acquired first aid skills on each other. Initially, it appeared Peter was simply getting into character. However, our qualified trainers quickly recognised that something was seriously wrong.

Peter became completely unresponsive and was in cardiac arrest.

The training room immediately changed from a simulated learning environment into a real-life medical emergency.

Our trainers and students responded using the same skills being taught in the course. Peter’s responsiveness and breathing were assessed, 000 was called immediately, CPR was commenced, and a student was sent to retrieve the Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

CPR continued while the defibrillator was prepared and applied. Importantly, students who had only recently been learning these lifesaving skills were able to assist during a genuine cardiac emergency under the guidance of our experienced trainers.

Peter survived.

His story remains a powerful example of why we are so passionate about delivering high-quality, practical First Aid and CPR training and making defibrillators more accessible in workplaces, businesses, sporting clubs, schools and community facilities.

At FAAE, our courses aren’t simply about completing a qualification. We want every student to leave with the confidence to recognise an emergency, call for help, perform effective CPR and use a defibrillator when every second counts.

Modern AEDs are designed to provide clear instructions to the responder, making them an essential piece of emergency equipment for organisations of all sizes. Combined with quality CPR training, having an AED readily accessible can give people the tools they need to respond during those critical first minutes of a cardiac arrest.

Today, Peter continues to share his experience as a Sudden Cardiac Arrest survivor, encouraging others to learn CPR and highlighting the importance of having a defibrillator available.

You never know when your First Aid training may be needed.

Get trained.

Be prepared.

Have a defibrillator available.

You could help save a life.

First Aid Accident & Emergency – Practical training for real-life emergencies.

If your organisation require quality training or a defibrillator, contact our experts on 07 55205068 FAAE are the defibrillator supplier to parkrun Australia and the Commonwealth Games.