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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

Feel confident in your abilities to provide first aid when necessary, as well as be able to share this vital knowledge and OTC recommendations with customers.

19 Aug 2024 , 15 Min Module

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First things first

It is important for pharmacy teams to be able to help or impart useful knowledge when it comes to common first aid concerns.

19 Jun 2024 , 10 Min Article

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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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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.

13 Apr 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Accidents will happen...

There has been an accident involving a car and a motorcycle not far from your pharmacy. You are expected to go and help – but do you have the necessary skills?

12 Mar 2021 , 4 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.

11 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.

16 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 Module

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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.

14 Jun 2019 , 4 Min Article

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Pharmacy first for minor injuries

The good news is that people are doing more sport and exercise as a nation, but unfortunately are getting more injuries, too

26 Jul 2018 , 4 Min Article

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Accidents will happen

Community pharmacies can be the first port of call for patients with minor injuries so it’s essential you’re prepared, says Sarah Welsh

21 Jun 2018 , 3 Min Article

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Getting there first

With thousands of people injured every year in the UK, it is more important than ever for pharmacy teams to understand the basics of first aid, to offer customers tips and advice.

15 Jun 2018 , 3 Min Article

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Signposting to first aid

First aid is an essential life skill, but many people (including healthcare professionals) aren’t always confident enough to deal with injuries and minor emergencies.

11 May 2017 , 2 Min Article

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OTC Casebook: Insect bites and stings

Alan Nathan outlines how to help customers deal with insect bites and stings, and offers important advice for handling anaphylactic shock

08 May 2017 , 3 Min Article

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Emergency care: Vital signs

First aid is a vital life skill yet not enough members of the public have the confidence to deal with injuries or other emergencies

28 Feb 2017 , 5 Min Article

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Burns

This Pharmacy Scenario focuses on how to treat burns.

20 Jun 2016 , 2 Min Article

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