First aid

Expand your first aid knowledge with our training modules, advice and articles on how you can respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations as a pharmacist.

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First aid

Scar management

Prompt attention to wounds and injuries can mitigate the effects of scars. Here's what pharmacy teams can do to help, as well as how to advise customers on creating their own essential first aid kit.

23 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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First aid

Pharmacy teams can help customers feel more confident in their own first aid abilities with some top tips and product recommendations.

11 Jun 2021 , 15 Min Article

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Getting to grips with first aid

Pharmacy teams can provide first aid knowledge, advice and product recommendations, starting with what to included in a basic first aid kit.

14 Apr 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Time out with... Jenni Dunman

Jenni Dunman has created a national organisation to support families by equipping them with vital first aid knowledge.

27 Oct 2020 , 2 Min Article

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First responder

With many accidents and injuries, knowing what tips and advice to pass on to customers could make all the difference.

28 Jun 2020 , 4 Min Article

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A covid kind of summer

Spending a lot more time at home in lockdown doesn't mean that seasonal health concerns should be overlooked.

15 Apr 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Fainting

Update your understanding about fainting and how and why it can occur in people.

23 Dec 2019 , 2 Min Article

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Play safe with fireworks

NHS doctors and St John Ambulance have teamed up to urge people to stay safe during Guy Fawkes Night and Diwali celebrations.

05 Nov 2019 , 1 Min Article

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Big little things

When it comes to minor accidents and injuries, pharmacy staff can be on hand to help inform customers about first aid.

16 Jun 2019 , 4 Min Article

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Burns

Support customers when they have questions about treatments for burns with this pharmacy scenario.

06 Jul 2016 , 5 Min Article