CK First Aid

17/01/2024

***SHOCK STATISTIC***
There was a story on The Project which highlighted that female cardiac arrest victims were 50% less likely to have CPR and defibrillation performed on them compared to men!

This story horrified us here at CK First Aid, so we did a bit of investigation as to why this statistic existed and to provide some accurate information.

1. Men were reluctant to perform CPR and use a defibrillator on women as they were worried they could be sued for sexual harassment.
Totally incorrect!! Here in Australia, we have the Good Samaritan Act which protects bystanders as long as they stay within their scope of practice and skills.
2. Bystanders were worried about causing embarrassment to the patient.
Believe me, patients do not have time to be embarrassed if they are having a Cardiac Arrest and would much rather have their life saved!
3. People were unsure of how to perform CPR on someone with breasts.
This is the only seemingly valid reason. BUT CPR technique is the same for everyone!
As a way of trying to educate and improve these numbers, and subsequently outcomes, for women having a cardiac arrest, CK First Aid will have a female manikin available to practice CPR and defibrillation on in all of our classes. We hope this means that people have the chance to ask questions in a safe environment and ensure that if ever faced with the possibility, they will be able to provide effective CPR and defibrillation to all patients no matter their gender.

Please see the link below to the interview conducted on the Project.

Comment below if this statistic shocked you too!

If you would like to organise to update your CPR and First Aid please reach out to us at info@ckfirstaid.com or (if in Melbourne) book into a class at our Clayton site at www.ckfirstaid.com and click on the Book Now button.

https://youtu.be/brAgLGbBfs4

New research has found people are less likely to perform CPR on women because they're uncomfortable exposing and touching a stranger's breasts.Cardiologist D...

14/09/2023

CK First Aid has officially moved locations!
You can now find us at Suite 35/ 195 Wellington Road, Clayton. We are located in Building 4, Level 1, Suite 35.
Same great teaching, same great service. Still small class sizes.
Bonus: enjoy a coffee downstairs if you are early for class.
Much easier parking and easy access from the freeway!
We look forward to welcoming you to our new home 😊⛑️

29/06/2023

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30/03/2023

Another day. Another CPR training session at Luna Park!

20/12/2022

And that's almost another year wrapped up for Cool Kids First Aid and CK First Aid! Cool Kids First Aid and CK First Aid will be having a bit of downtime as of Friday 23rd December and back on Tuesday 3rd January, but we are available by phone, email or messenger during the break.

Angela and I would like to sincerely thank all of our wonderful clients and staff for another year of trusting us with providing First Aid programs for children and adults alike.

2022 was definitely not without challenges. Covid still played a major impact on our ability to deliver programs around the country due to border closures, both Angela and Tasch still continued to work at testing sites whilst delivering Adult First Aid classes where possible.

Staff recruitment was also under way and we found two amazing staff members to join our wonderful team Simone Walkden and Nicole Lawson. Jasmine Salafia, Tammy Somerville and Josie Saunders continued being brilliant as always!

Angela made her move to Brisbane and Tasch took over the Training Centre at Oakleigh full time.

Some statistics for 2022!

"What to do in an Emergency" 3-5 year old sessions delivered: 348!
First Aid Vacation Care Classes 5-15 year olds delivered: 139!
Hospital 4 Me Program delivered: 2!
That's a whopping 489 children's classes delivered despite Covid challenges and staff challenges. Huge effort!

Adult First Aid classes and students taught:
Simone (our newest trainer) - 9 course types and 12 students
Jasmine - 50 course types and 277 students
Angela - 317 course types and 862 students
Tasch - 621 course types and 1514 students

That's a total of 997 course types taught and 2665 students taught for accredited First Aid! Absolutely monumental effort from the entire team!!

From all of us at Cool Kids First Aid we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, a Safe New Year, and some much deserved downtime over the break and we will be back in the New Year 🎄🎅

24/10/2022

24/10/2022

***NOW IN BRISBANE***
CK First Aid are now holding classes at Paddington Annexe in Paddington, The Newmarket Hall in Ashgrove, The Exchange - Kelvin Grove and New Farm Community Hall in New Farm.

*Don't sit all day in a classroom - expedited face to face classes!!
* Don't pay too much!!
CPR - $55 First Aid $99.50 First Aid for Childcare $120
Same Day certificates!
Various dates and times. Please visit our website www.ckfirstaid.com for email us at info@ckfirstaid.com for more information or to book in.

Training on behalf of Allen's Training PTY LTD (RTO 90909)

30/09/2022

***Exciting Update***
CK First Aid now has public classes available in the Brisbane Area at three locations!

The Exchange – Kelvin Grove
81 Musk Ave, Kelvin Grove QLD 4059

Paddington Annexe
10 Moreton St, Paddington QLD 4064

New Farm Community Hall
967 Brunswick St, New Farm QLD 4005

You can book online at

https://ckfirstaid.trainingdesk.com.au/enrol

Or send us a message or email at info@ckfirstaid.com

27/07/2022

***Public Course for Mental Health First Aid***
Mental Health First Aid course to be run on 28th August, 2022 at 1pm-530pm in Oakleigh.
This course is designed by Mental Health First Aid Australia and is considered the Gold Standard in the industry.
This course runs over 4 1/2 hours face to face with an online pre course and covers signs and symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief and loss, psychosis and substance use. Also learn how to recognise the declining mental health of a person and how to be able to effectively and safely manage a crisis situation.
If you find yourself becoming an accidental counsellor and want to assist family, friends and colleagues this course is ideal.
We are seeing more and more effects on Mental Health after the vents of the last 2-3 years and there will be lasting mental health effects for sometime to come. Ensure you have the tools and confidence required to assist where necessary.
Please send us a message, give us a call or send an email if you are interested in reserving a spot or would like some more information. You can also order tickets online through Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/391407278707

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info@ckfirstaid.com

11/03/2022

Cool Kids First Aid is hiring!

Cool Kids is hiring for the Western Suburbs!!

If this interests you, please have a look at our job advert on Indeed!

https://au.indeed.com/viewjob?t=casual+childrens+educator&jk=892e7d0b2ff454d8&_ga=2.235381505.1248266257.1646971878-1902047589.1646971878

05/03/2022

Are you a new Disability Support Worker??

Do you need the following certificates:

* CPR or First Aid
* Assist Clients with Medication (HLTHPS006)
* Conduct Manual Tasks Safely (PCA) HLTWHS005
* Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste (10685NAT)

CK First Aid now offers a one day (up to 8.5 hour) session including all the above certificates!! Save $$$$$$$

Total Cost if you were to complete separately: $830

OUR PRICE: $695 per student!!!

***Please note: a minimum number of 5 students to be enrolled for class to proceed.

All training provided on behalf of Allens Training (RTO 90909) with experienced and qualified staff!

Email info@ckfirstaid.com or comment below to register!

www.ckfirstaid.com

If it’s been a while since you last undertook CPR or First Aid training, it may be time to refresh your skills with a CK First Aid course.