First Aid League - Blog #2024

It's Winter Holiday

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:54:53 +0000

Finally, winter is here and the election is over, and we have a course that will hopefully warm everyone's heart.

From August 2024, we will once again offer the SA First Aid League instructor course. The course is over five days, and this is for people who have already done the advanced first aid course - the course applies specifically to first aid training.

It will be presented at our head office in Centurion. The first date is already in August.

The winter school holidays are around the corner, and I smell campfire and biltong in the air. May everyone who travels and braai a piece of meat over the coals somewhere in the field really enjoy it. To the hunters – remember those left at home for a piece of biltong or venison. May everyone travel safely.

To the schoolchildren – enjoy the winter holidays, on a trip or at home. We always look forward to training children in first aid. Also remember our online option which is very popular because we need only one day for the practical assessment.

Peaceful winter break to all.

From everyone at the SA First Aid League.

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First of May - Workers Day

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:58:00 +0000

Worker’s day South Africa which is otherwise known as May Day all over the world is a chance to commemorate the labourers of every nation, and the contributions they make towards the growth of the nation. There is a lot of history about this as labourers across the globe are appreciated, and their struggles acknowledged. Truth be told, it has not always been easy.

Allow me to share the sentimental song by the Bee-Gees.

Hope you do NOT cry on first of May tomorrow.

Be blessed.

First of May:

When I was small and Christmas trees were tall
We used to love while others used to play
Don't ask me why but time has passed us by
Someone else moved in from far away

Now we are tall and Christmas trees are small
And you don't ask the time of day
But you and I, our love will never die
But guess we'll cry come first of May

The Apple tree that grew for you and me
I watched the apples falling one by one
And I recall the moment of them all
The day I kissed your cheek and you were gone

Now we are tall and Christmas trees are small
And you don't ask the time of day
But you and I, our love will never die
But guess we'll cry come first of May

When I was small and Christmas trees were tall
Do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do
Don't ask me why but time has passed us by
Someone else moved in from far away

Songwriters: Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb, Barry Alan Gibb. For non-commercial use only.

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Easter - In which Basket do you put your eggs?

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:30:24 +0000

Paul says in 1 Cor. 15 verse 17 if Christ is not risen, then our faith is useless, then we are still in our sins. If Christ did not rise, then we preach a false gospel. Then we might as well eat, drink and be merry because tomorrow we die. So Paul puts all his Easter eggs in the resurrection basket.

If this did not happen, then Christianity is a fraud. We might as well forget about it and spend the rest of our lives like gluttons.

But - we believe with all our hearts that Jesus rose physically, bodily and permanently.

How wonderful is that!

The SA First Aid League wishes everyone a peaceful Easter. May your hope in the resurrection give you great joy. May you and your family spend a lovely weekend together.

If you are going away – drive safely and stay healthy.

From everyone at The SA First Aid League.

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Know the Emergency Number

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 07:26:03 +0000

Well, at least we survived JannieWorry month. And this year, like last year, seems to have wings and fly.

2024's big story in South Africa is certainly the election, and it will occupy our media and minds for a large part of the year.

Last night the wind blew very strongly in Pretoria, and this morning on the way to work the streets were full of branches and here and there an uprooted tree.

Just beyond the Fontaine Circle, there is an accumulation of vehicles. Slowly around the corner, we see a fire truck. At first, I suspect it is a car accident. Fortunately not, the fire truck is there to get a tree that has fallen onto the tarmac out of the way.

I see the fireman putting on special shoes, an overall, and gloves. And I think how dangerous such a job is, how easy it is for someone to crash into the fire truck, or the enormous tree that can give way. I think that certain people's job is always to clean up the accident or disaster.

And yet the biggest disaster can happen inside a house, where children are playing near water without supervision, or an elderly person who falls or has a heart attack. It is important to have the emergency number of your area handy.

The number we recommend is 087 655 1800. This number has someone on duty 24/7 at a call centre and will send the ambulance closest to the casualty to you.

And then, of course, do a first aid course yourself, so that you are equipped to handle a situation until the ambulance or doctor arrives.

Greetings

From everyone at The SA First Aid League.

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Good luck for 2024

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 07:40:42 +0000

2023 will surely be remembered for the world cup we won. How wonderful it was - the excitement, the nerves, the coming together and finally winning the final. We will carry that with us for a long time.

In addition, there was the good news that first aid has been listed by the QCTO (Quality Council for Trade and Occupation), and that all first aid suppliers can apply for accreditation.

Names are changed and we are no longer talking about Level 1, 2 or 3. In future the courses will be referred to as Basic First Aid, Intermediate First Aid and Advanced First Aid. The certificates will also indicate the courses in this way.

Our online course remains a hit. It is especially popular with schools. The theory is done online, and we only need one day for the practical assessment. Many schools followed this option. This is a combination Basic and Intermediate course. An intermediate certificate is issued.

Our range of first aid kits has also expanded - we have a wide selection of very affordable (and pretty) kits and bags. Our standard bag is a beautiful red with a Regulation 7 content. There are also smaller bags for the car or handbag, as well as a nice big green plastic box.

As soon as schools start, and sporting events kick off early in the year, we are of course ready to assist with emergency helpers. Our prices are again very reasonable, contact us for a quote.

To all our customers, may 2024 exceed your wildest dreams. May you go well and may you stay safe.

From everyone at The SA First Aid League.

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