First Aid Certification: Validity & Renewal

After completing your first aid course, you’ll receive certification that remains valid for three years. However, maintaining your first aid knowledge and skills requires more than just an initial course. To stay fully prepared for emergencies, consider taking a refresher course before your certificate expires. Many individuals and companies choose to do this annually or…

CPR & AED Demo / June 8th, 2024

We recently spent a collaborative morning with World International Chess Master Jesse February at the Grand Cafe at Intercare Bellville. This unique event brought together strategic minds and lifesaving skills in an engaging setting. The event featured interactive chess sessions led by Jesse from Bright Stars Chess Academy, alongside hands-on first aid training from St.…

Be fire safe this Winter

We are leaving Summer behind and entering Autumn, and while many enjoy the cooler weather, longer evenings and changing colours of nature; it is also the time of year when salads are being replaced by stews, and fans by heaters… and anticipated increased loadshedding. To first responders, this means an increase in domestic and commercial fires. Here…

World Hemophilia Day 2024

On April 17, 2024, the global bleeding disorders community comes together to commemorate #WorldHemophiliaDay. The theme of the event this year is “Equitable access for all: recognizing all bleeding disorders”. The World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) vision of Treatment for All is for a world where all people with inherited bleeding disorders have access to care,…

First Aid for Burns

Burns are injuries to the body’s tissues caused by factors such as heat, excessive sun exposure, chemicals, or electricity, while scalds result from hot liquids or steam. The severity of burns and scalds can vary widely, from minor injuries that are easily treated to severe emergencies that are life-threatening, depending on their depth and size.…