Entries by National First Aid

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Heart Attack Warning Signs

Would you recognise a heart attack? Although chest pain or discomfort are common symptoms of a heart attack, some people will not experience chest pain at all, while others will experience only mild chest pain or discomfort. Others may experience 1 symptom, while some experience a combination.

June 9, 2018 by
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Hypertension

High blood pressure remains the leading risk factor for heart disease and when uncontrolled can lead to a heart attack, stroke or kidney disease.

Close to 6 million Australians aged 18 years and over have high blood pressure (>140/90 mmHg). Of these, close to 4 million people (68%) have uncontrolled or unmanaged high blood pressure.

June 2, 2018 by

Why you should learn CPR

Up to thirty thousand Australians have a cardiac arrest each year, and about 90% of them die. Currently less than half of people who suffer a cardiac arrest in the community have someone step in to do CPR or use an AED before an ambulance arrives.

May 26, 2018 by

2018

Welcome to 2018! Hello and welcome everyone.  I trust you all had a well deserved break.  Co Provider Resubmissions For those whom have not resubmitted, we ask that you do this as a matter of priority please. Sue (NFA) is now undertaking full role in Compliance Manager with Beatrice as support. Sue is currently completing […]

January 23, 2018 by

Trainer Surveys

Hello Co Provider Team,   As part of quality assurance, NFA is distributing Trainer Surveys in order to gain feedback collectively.  This  assists in continually improving NFA services.   Each survey will be themed and you can remain anonymous although, should you wish to leave your name, please provide it in the ‘comments box’ at […]

December 7, 2017 by

Co Provider Re Submission

Dear Co Provider Team It is that time of year again for your co- provider resubmissions. I hope your year has been successful and that NFA has supported you well. The following are some key areas of concern that we wish to clarify to assist you with the resubmission. NFA values your partnership and we […]

November 23, 2017 by

Co Provider Re Submission

Dear Co Provider Team It is that time of year again for your co- provider resubmissions. I hope your year has been successful and that NFA has supported you well. The following are some key areas of concern that we wish to clarify to assist you with the resubmission. NFA values your partnership and we […]

November 23, 2017 by

Updated Training & Assessment Companions

Hello Team. NFA has released updated Training and Assessment Companions and they are now available on the website. We are transitioning across (must be fully operational with this updated documentation by 31/12/17. Please check and download and if you spot any errors – please advise.. Please don’t waste your existing documentation – use it all […]

October 16, 2017 by

Presenters Required

Hi Team, NFA is seeking presenters for scheduled 003 training courses and I am seeking your availability please. December 8, 13, 14. Please email through and I will advise further information. Regards Kym

October 13, 2017 by