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Emergency Medical Response First Aid Training Centre

Locality: Northcote, Victoria

Phone: +61 438 718 369

Address: 251 St Georges Rd 3070 Northcote, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.emergencymedicalresponse.com.au/first-aid-public-courses

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25.01.2022 #BREAKING: Victoria has registered a record-breaking increase of coronavirus infections, with 428 cases recorded overnight. A man in his 80s, a man in his 70s and a woman in her 80s have died of coronavirus overnight, bringing the states death toll to 32. Within Victoria, 57 of the new cases are linked to outbreaks and 370 are under investigation. ... To date, 32 people have died from coronavirus in Victoria. ACTIVE CASES IN CENTRAL VICTORIA. Greater Bendigo 3 Macedon Ranges 3 Mount Alexander 0 Campaspe 0 Loddon 0 Gannawarra 0 Central Goldfields 0

24.01.2022 WORLD SNAKE DAY & AUSTRALIAS BOGAS CLAIM TO FAME By Ross McGibbon Reptile Photography To celebrate world snake day, I present to you some of Australias most venomous" snakes, AND Ill correct a huge misconception about Australia having the "most venomous/ most deadly snakes in the world. (Read the caption of each image for interesting facts)...Continue reading

24.01.2022 Enhanced Online Learning First Aid Courses CPR $35 - First Aid with CPR $65 - Childcare with CPR $105 Same Day Certificates; Most learning and training is done online; Very quick face-to-face assessment appointment with only one to four students present;... No more large groups in one training room for long sessions; Nationally recognised training; Classes available 5 days a week in Northcote and each month in Bendigo and Ballarat. Find out more: https://emr.trainingdesk.com.au/ See more

22.01.2022 COVID-19 Stage 4 Metropolitan Victoria First Aid Training Restrictions Following the introduction of the stage 4 restrictions in Metropolitan Victoria, we have been in contact with the COVID support line at Business Victoria and received clarification on how these restrictions will impact the delivery of training programs at our Melbourne Training Centre in Northcote. Detailed advice covering each industry can be found at the following link: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au//prem...iers-statement-business-r In summary, based on the advice we have received, under the current Stage 4 stay at home restrictions Emergency Medical Response can only offer training during stage 4 restrictions to Melbourne Metropolitan based students and clients if that training is absolutely necessary for the continued safe operation during the stage 4 period. Additionally, training can be offered if it meets the criteria on page 6 of the Guide for Businesses document (accessed using the link above). If your training enrolment is absolutely necessary for the continued safe operation during the stage 4 period please contact us directly, otherwise your face-to-face assessment will now be rescheduled in six weeks time. Melbourne Student Re-Enrolments All students currently enrolled to complete Training at our Northcote Training Centre in Melbourne will now be re-enrolled into face-to-face assessment sessions in six weeks time. Where possible, we will retain the day of the week and time of your Training Course face-to-face assessment. You will receive a separate email from Training Desk over the next few days confirming the new date and time for your face-to-face assessment. Regional Victoria - Bendigo & Ballarat From 11:59pm on Wednesday, August 5, Regional Victoria will return to Stage 3 Stay at Home restrictions. That means therell again only be four reasons to be out: * Shopping for food and essential items. * Care and caregiving. * Daily exercise. * Work and study if you cant do it from home. Our face-to-face assessments at our Bendigo and Ballarat Training locations and for our on-site Regional Victoria Clients are therefore continuing unchanged under State 3 restrictions. Your face-to-face appointment date and times are unchanged. All students must however wear face coverings at all times during the face-to-face assessment unless they have specific medical exemptions. We are here to support all students impacted by COVID-19. We encourage all students to reach out to us if there is anything we can do to assist and take every precaution to stay safe during these difficult times.

20.01.2022 BENDIGO Enhanced Online First Aid Training now available with one-on-one short 20-60 minute face-to-face assessments in Maiden Gully, on the third Monday of the each month starting with the 15th of June | CPR $35 | First Aid with CPR $65 | Childcare with CPR $105 Book online at: http://www.emergencymedicalresponse.com.au/bendigo-first-a/ ENHANCED ONLINE FIRST AID TRAINING COURSE ASSESSMENT DURATION... HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: $35 Approx. 2 hours of online theory and theory assessment with a 20 minute face to face practical assessment with a trainer. HLTAID003 Provide First Aid: $65 (includes HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Approx. 5.5 hours of online theory and theory assessment with a 30 minute face to face practical assessment with a trainer. HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting: $105 (includes HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Approx. 6.5 hours of online theory and theory assessment with a 40 minute face to face practical assessment with a trainer. HLTAID007 Provide Advanced Resuscitation (includes HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) $149 Approx. 5 hours of online theory and theory assessment with a 60 minute face to face practical assessment with a trainer. Please get in touch with us at Emergency Medical Response on 0438 718 369 to discuss any group, on-site or other course requirements. Emergency Medical Response delivers nationally recognised training and assessment on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

20.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS | 10 Melbourne Postcodes Enter COVID 19 Lockdown Tuesday, 30 June 2020 The following postcodes to go into lockdown until at least 29 July.... 3038 - Taylors Lakes, Keilor Downs, Keilor Lodge, Watergardens 3064 - Craigieburn, Roxburgh Park, Mickleham, Kalkallo, Donnybrook 3047 - Broadmeadows, Dallas, Jacana 3060 - Fawkner 3012 - Maidstone, West Footscray, Kingsville, Brooklyn, Tottenham 3032 - Maribyrnong, Highpoint City, Ascot Vale, Travancore 3055 - Brunswick South West, Moonee Vale, Moreland West 3042 - Airport West, Niddrie, Keilor Park 3021 - St Albans, Kealba, Albanvale, Kings Park 3046 - Glenroy, Hadfield, Oak Park You should not leave you home if you live in the above areas unless for the following four reasons; shop for food and other necessary goods and services. access medical services or provide caregiving for example, this includes shared parenting obligations or providing care and support to an unwell, disabled, elderly or pregnant friend or relative. Work Excises What you need to keep doing practice good hygiene maintain physical distancing, keep at least 1.5 metres away from others understand the risk and symptoms help continue to slow the spread of COVID-19 by getting tested, even if you have mild symptoms stay home and avoid contact if youre feeling unwell take care wherever you go, assume others may be carrying the virus

20.01.2022 They're in SHOCK!!! --- use the Emergency Blanket in your First Aid Kit to keep them warm! A space blanket (also known as a Mylar blanket, emergency blanket, first aid blanket, safety blanket, thermal blanket, weather blanket, heat sheet, or shock blanket) is an especially low-weight, low-bulk blanket made of heat-reflective thin plastic sheeting. They are used on the exterior surfaces of spacecraft for thermal control, as well as by people. Their design reduces the heat los...s in a person's body, which would otherwise occur due to thermal radiation, water evaporation, or convection. Their compact size before unfurling and light weight makes them ideal when space or weight are at a premium. They are included in Workplace compliant first aid kits and also in camping equipment. Lost campers and hikers have an additional possible benefit: the metallic surface appearance flashes in the sun, allowing use as an improvised distress beacon for searchers and also as a method of signalling over long distances to other people on the same route. In their principal usage, space blankets are included in many emergency, first aid, and survival kits because they are usually waterproof and windproof. That, along with their low weight and ability to pack into a small space, has made them popular among outdoor enthusiasts and emergency workers. Space blankets are often given to marathoners and other endurance athletes at the end of races, or while waiting before races if the weather is chilly. The material may be used in conjunction with conductive insulation material and may be formed into a bag for use as a bivouac sack (survival bag). In first aid, the blankets are used to prevent/counter hypothermia. A threefold action facilitates this: - The airtight foil reduces convection - Heat loss caused by evaporation of perspiration is reduced - To a limited extent the reflective surface inhibits losses caused by thermal radiation. In a hot environment they can be used to provide shade or provide protection against radiated heat, but using them to wrap a person would be counterproductive, because body heat would get trapped by the airtight foil. This effect would exceed any benefit gained from heat reflection to the outside. Space blankets are used to reduce heat loss from a person's body, but as they are constructed of PET film, they can be used for other applications for which this material is useful, such as insulating containerse.g. for DIY solar projectsand other applications. In addition to the space blanket, the United States military also used a similar blanket called the "casualty blanket". It uses a thermal reflective layer similar to the space blanket. It provides greater durability and warmth than a basic space blanket at the cost of greater bulk and weight. It is also used as a partial liner inside the layers of bivouac sacks in very cold weather climates. Space blankets are also used by the Taliban to hide their heat signature from NATO forces.

20.01.2022 Stage 3 restrictions are now in place across Regional Victoria. Below is a summary of the most common questions people have asked me about the restrictions. Our face-to-face First Aid Training assessments at our Bendigo and Ballarat Training locations and for our on-site Regional Victoria Clients are therefore continuing unchanged under Stage 3 restrictions. All students must however wear face coverings at all times during the face-to-face assessment unless they have speci...fic medical exemptions. Please note regional Victoria does not have a curfew or a 5km limit on how far you can be from your home, although you are asked to be sensible and not travel any further than you need to. For more information please visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/stage-3-restrictions-covid-19

19.01.2022 Patients who present to the emergency department following a syncopal episode can be a diagnostic challenge to us. There are 5 things we should always do, to help us make the diagnosis. Before we start with the big 5, we need to make 3 general comments: 1. Syncope is a symptom, not a condition. We need to find the underlying condition causing it.... 2. Syncope and Pre-Syncope should be grouped together to minimise misses. 3. We need to have a standardised definition of Syncope. Definition of Syncope There are 3 parts to the definition: 1. Sudden brief loss of consciousness 2. Loss of postural tone 3. Spontaneous recovery to baseline 5 Things You MUST DO? When trying to make a diagnosis in the patient presenting with syncope, we need to be flexible with our approach and target the high yield areas first. We can ask about medications and allergies etc., and these are important, but what is more important is to determine: a Was this a faint or a fit?.and b If syncope, was it cardiac or not? In fact if we concentrate on cardiac or not, we will get most of the high mortality/morbidity causes out of the way. 5 things specific in the history 1. What Happened just before the episode? Was there a PRODROME? Sudden collapse with no prodrome is suspicious of an arrhythmia. Identifying cardiac causes is very important as they are associated with greater morbidity and mortality. 2. What Happened DURING the event? Was there a seizure? Beware the collateral history of a seizure, as myoclonic jerking movements, associated with hypoxia may be mistaken a seizure. The key is the presence of post ictal to differentiating may be the presence of a post-octal period. 3. What happened right after? Back to normal or decreased conscious state How quickly did the patient return to a normal conscious state? If it takes > 5 minutes to return to a normal state, think of a seizure 4. Any previous episodes? Find out the circumstances. Was it related to exertion or noxious stimuli etc.? 5. Family History of syncope or sudden cardiac Death? Always pursue the family history to uncover and potential congenital disorders including Brugada Syndrome.

19.01.2022 Wearing a face covering is a small action but it can make a big difference. When attending our First Aid face-to-face assessment sessions, youll now need to wear a face covering. If you dont have one, one will be provided by Emergency Medical Response. Thats why Victorias Chief Health Officer is making it a requirement not just a recommendation. Heres how itll work:... If you live in metro Melbourne or Mitchell Shire and you need to leave home for one of the four essential reasons, you must have a covering over your mouth and nose. If youre travelling into regional Victoria for work or care reasons, that covering will need to remain on for the entire time youre there. If you live in regional Victoria, youll need to wear a face covering if you visit metro Melbourne or Mitchell Shire and were still recommending you wear one in your local area if you cant physically distance. There are a few exceptions. Kids under 12, those who have a professional or medical reason or if its just not practical, like when youre out running. In our schools, thatll mean teachers dont have to wear a face covering while teaching but students attending for VCE, VCAL or for onsite supervision will. Everyone will be expected to wear one on the way to and from school. This requirement wont be enforced until 11:59pm on Wednesday 22 July to give people a chance to buy or make a covering but if you already have one, please start wearing it now. And if you dont have a mask, a scarf is better than nothing. As with everything, this shouldnt be about looking for loopholes. Its about each of us doing something small to keep everyone around us safe. If Im wearing a covering, Im helping to protect you. If youre wearing one, youre helping to protect me. And if we all wear one, were all doing our bit to slow the spread.

19.01.2022 BEEN RAINING? LOOK OUT FOR FUNNEL WEB SPIDERS in NSW Funnel web spiders are a big black spider which like to burrow under rocks, around rotting logs and are often living hidden away in gardens. Heavy rain often washes FWS out of their hiding places so always be on the alert especially when gardening or digging. The funnel web spider in this photo was found recently in my backyard in Sydney!... FWS have a very poisonous and fast-acting venom and quick action can be life-saving. If anyone is bitten by a big black spider always call 000 immediately. Apply a pressure immobilisation bandage to the affected limb and stay still until the ambulance arrives. Call the Poisons Centre on 131126 for further advice or information. #poisonsinfo #funnelwebspiders #bigblackspiders

19.01.2022 TIME FOR A CUPPA? The Poisons information Centre regularly gets calls from people who have made themselves a cup of tea or coffee with water containing a descaler. Descalers help to remove mineral scale build up in kettles and coffee machines and are usually acidic. They can leave a bitter taste and cause irritation to the mouth, throat and stomach if swallowed. Not all descalers are the same and some products are more likely to cause symptoms.... To prevent an accidental exposure put a do not use note on your kettle or coffee machine whenever you are using a descaler. Call the Poisons Information centre on 13 11 26 for further advice following any exposure. #poisonsinfo #preventpoison #descaler

19.01.2022 ENHANCED ONLINE FIRST AID TRAINING PROGRAMS NOW AVAILABLE - NATIONALLY RECOGNISED | CPR $35 | First Aid with CPR $65 | Childcare with CPR $105 In the current COVID-19 environment, we understand that some of our clients are unable to continue with the delivery of traditional group training. So, we have developed a number of enhanced online learning programs for a number of our nationally recognised units. These online programs involve participants undertaking extensive online...Continue reading

19.01.2022 Hey! If a bear can do it, then so can you! Remember that any person who is unconscious, unresponsive and not breathing needs CPR! Hands-only CPR is the safer option in Melbourne during the current COVID-19 Lockdown of ten postcodes.... All you have to do is place your hands in the center of the persons chest, then push hard and fast to the tune of "Staying Alive"! We have plenty of CPR classes in Northcote, Bendigo and Ballarat, so sign up for a CPR class that fits your location and schedule! We can bear-ly contain our excitement to teach you! Book online at: http://www.emergencymedicalresponse.com.au/first-aid-publi/

18.01.2022 Northern metro community outbreak: students + families of East Preston Islamic College + Croxton School are asked to get tested immediately, even if you do not have any symptoms. https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/where-get-tested-covid-19 The coronavirus (COVID-19) test is free to everyone. You do not need to be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. If you cannot leave your home to get tested, free testing at home is also available. Call the 1800 675 398 to find out if you ...are eligible for this service. Financial support is available to help you stay at home if you need to miss work, for more details: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/covid-19-worker-support-payment For more information: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/northern-metro-community-outbre

17.01.2022 UCSF-Fresno emergency medicine physicians highlight the most important aspects of treating submersion injuries Drowning cases are on the rise. It is the No. 1 leading cause of unintentional traumatic death in children ages 1-4. In this episode of the American Ambulance EMS Podcast, the hosts discuss some of the questions that arise during drowning cases: Do you need to protect the c-spine?... Dry drowning, wet drowning, near drowning, what is critical in the drowning patient? Does salt water or fresh water affect outcomes in drowning patients? Does cold water drowning change pre-hospital management? How much water does it take in my lungs to drown? See more

17.01.2022 Its #WorldSnakeDay, so were taking this opportunity to remind you about our sssssseriously good SURVIVAL Snake Bite First Aid Kit. The KIT was designed in Australia by leading first aid experts and developed in conjunction with snake safety experts, SSSafe. Its been built around the success of our revolutionary Smart Bandage to help people effectively manage potentially deadly snake and Funnel-web spider bites.... Complete with all the first aid contents you need to assist in the onsite treatment of a venomous snake or Funnel-web spider bite, this KIT also contains lifesaving instructions on correct snake bite bandage technique. Weighing in at only 555 grams, whether youre at home or heading outdoors, theres no excuse for not being snake-bite safe. Make the smart choice. Dont go exploring without one. Get yours at: http://www.emergencymedicalresponse.com.au//snake-bite-kit/ #survival #survivalfirstaid #firstaidkit #snakebite #snake #snakesafety #snakes #snakebitesafe #safety #emergency #exploring #outdoor #outdooradventure #spider #spiderbite

17.01.2022 Metropolitan Melbourne students now need to obtain a Permitted Worker Permit from their employer in order to attend First Aid Training with us. Employees working in aged care and disability services would already have these permits from their employers. If you cannot obtain a Permitted Worker Permit, your First Aid training will need to wait to after the "Stay at home" Stage 4 Metropolitan Melbourne restrictions have lifted. You can enrol into these September courses already.... Our Metropolitan Melbourne Permitted Worker Client on-site face-to-face First Aid Training assessments is continuing unchanged. Stage 3 restrictions are now also in place across Regional Victoria. Our face-to-face First Aid Training assessments at our Bendigo and Ballarat Training locations and for our on-site Regional Victoria Clients are continuing unchanged under Regional Victoria Stage 3 restrictions. All students must however wear face coverings at all times during the face-to-face assessment unless they have specific medical exemptions. Please note regional Victoria does not have a curfew or a 5km limit on how far you can be from your home, although you are asked to be sensible and not travel any further than you need to.

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16.01.2022 COVID-19 Infection Control Training helping Victorian workers Book online at: https://emr.trainingdesk.com.au/enrol The nationally recognised training program, HLTINFCOV001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures, has been recently endorsed as a new unit of competency by Australian Industry and Skills Committee to upskill workers and manage risks arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, and stop the spread.... When Victoria emerges from the coronavirus pandemic, businesses and workers need to ensure they can safely reopen and engage with customers, and these training courses will upskill customer-facing employees in critical Retail, Food Handling and Transport and Logistics industry sectors. After completion of the training, they will be able to confidently follow standard and additional precautions for infection prevention and control, identify infection hazards and assess risks, and follow procedures for managing risks associated with specific hazards. Participants will learn a range of skills, including: * Hand hygiene practices * Effective surface cleaning * Use of personal protective equipment * Disposal of contaminated waste * Hazard identification, control and reporting * Appropriate protocols and responses in the event of an incident * Knowledge regarding the basis of infection and transmission The courses will support businesses to reopen safely and continue to control the outbreak of coronavirus across critical industry areas. The courses are not mandatory for businesses to reopen; however, employers are encouraged to have their customer-facing staff attend COVID-19 training. It is expected that up to 20,000 Victorian workers will need to access COVID-19 Infection Control Training, which combines online learning with workplace-based assessment. These COVID-19 Infection Control Training skill sets are now available for Retail, Food Handling and Transport and Logistics industry sectors: * HLTSS00065 Infection control Skill Set (Retail) * HLTSS00066 Infection control Skill Set (Food Handling) * HLTSS00067 Infection control Skill Set (Transport and Logistics) Enhanced Online Learning (EOL) Delivery: Approx. 8.0 hours of online theory and theory assessment with a 60 minute face to face practical assessment with a trainer. IMPORTANT: A third-party observation report must be conducted and completed in your workplace by your supervisor, manager, team leader or colleague. Book online at: https://emr.trainingdesk.com.au/enrol Emergency Medical Response delivers nationally recognised training and assessment on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

15.01.2022 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Adrenaline injector CHOICE to become a reality in Australia. It is important that people at risk of anaphylaxis and their treating doctor can discuss options of adrenaline injector devices and choose a device that best suits their needs.... Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA) is pleased to announce the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is currently reviewing two applications for registration of alternate adrenaline injectors in the Australian market. SYMJEPI , an adrenaline injector and ANAPEN, a revised adrenaline autoinjector are currently with the TGA awaiting registration and THEN hopefully PBS listing. A&AA is in communication with both the Australian sponsors of the devices. Visit our website for more information: http://ow.ly/X3kE50BfuiZ A&AA will continue to advocate for Auvi-Q, a Kaleo product, to be an option for Australians living with the risk of anaphylaxis.

15.01.2022 DAMP TREATMENTS Many people use damp treatments to help absorb excess moisture in their homes and wardrobes. These products often contain calcium salts in the form of granules which turn into liquid as they absorb moisture. So far this year the NSW Poisons Centre has received over 130 calls regarding exposures to damp treatments and all but a few of these are involving children less than 5 years who eat the granules, drink the liquid or tip it over themselves.... Damp treatments are an irritant and in rare cases can cause a burn type injury if swallowed. Initial symptoms may include vomiting, drooling, pain on swallowing or refusing to eat or drink. Always keep damp treatments out of reach of children and call the Poisons Centre on 131126 following any suspected exposure.

14.01.2022 Latest update from Premier Daniel Andrews on COVID-19 in Victoria. From 11.59pm on Sunday night, the number of visitors allowed at your home will be reduced from 20 to five people. #9News

14.01.2022 WHERE IS YOUR HANDBAG NOW? Many families have been spending most of their time at home lately and the Poisons Centre has seen an increased number of calls regarding toddlers and children accessing medications and other products around the house. Many of our calls are the result of children getting into handbags which are often left sitting around. Where is your handbag now? What does it contain?... Common items found in hand bags which can cause serious harm to children include: * medications including tablets, eye drops, nasal sprays * hand sanitiser * button batteries * essential oils Keep your handbag out of reach of children and check the contents regularly to reduce the risk of harm. Call the Poisons centre on 131126 for further advice following any suspected exposure. #preventpoison #poisonsinfo

13.01.2022 As per the Victoria’s roadmap for reopening How we live in Metropolitan Melbourne announcements today, our Enhanced Online Learning First Aid Training will recommence in our Training Centre in Northcote for all members of the public on September 14 onwards. To book: http://www.emergencymedicalresponse.com.au/first-aid-publi/ In the current COVID-19 environment, we now have enhanced online learning programs. These enhanced online programs involve participants undertaking ex...tensive online training and theory assessments prior to a short face-to-face assessment. The face-to-face assessments are currently strictly capped to up to four participants, and run for between 30 and 145 minutes in Northcote, Bendigo or Ballarat, depending on the course. This new approach to training allows individuals to complete the online component of training at their own pace, followed by a quick practical assessment with a trainer. In this current environment, we are taking actions to minimise the risk and this new program ticks all the boxes. Most learning and training is done online; Very quick face-to-face assessment appointment with only one to four students present; No more large groups in one training room for long sessions; Nationally recognised training. First Step - CURRENT FROM 11.59pm 13 SEPTEMBER FOR METRO MELBOURNE Key points Curfew in place 9pm to 5am Stay within 5km of your home except for permitted reasons such as work or education if these can not be done at home Exercise or recreation: 2 people or a household can meet outdoors for two hours maximum Visitors to the home: "Single person bubble" 1 nominated visitor if living alone/single parent (all children under 18) Childcare and school are closed except for children of permitted workers Shopping for essentials, 1 person per household, once a day Restaurants and cafes open for takeaway and delivery only For further information see: https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions-ro

13.01.2022 #BREAKING: 723 new Covid-19 cases today which includes 255 in regional areas. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced everyone across Victoria must wear a mask or a face covering when outside their home from 11.59pm Sunday night. Mask wearing in public has already been made mandatory in metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire, and Mr Andrews said the decision to make it mandatory across the whole state was based on advice from the Chief Health Officer. "Its some...thing we can do in regional Victoria without causing significant economic cost but getting a significant public health benefit," Mr Andrews said. There are 255 new active cases in regional Victoria, 159 of which are in six local government areas -- Colac-Otway, Greater Geelong, Surf Coast, Moorabool, Golden Plains, and the Borough of Queenscliffe. Residents of those council areas will not be allowed visitors to their home from midnight tonight. "Its vital we stop this virus further seeping into regional Victoria," Mr Andrews said.

12.01.2022 Now Available - Enhanced Online First Aid Training with one-on-one 20-30 minute face-to-face assessments in Maiden Gully, near Bendigo on the 18th of May | CPR $35 | First Aid with CPR $65 | Childcare with CPR $105 Book online at: http://www.emergencymedicalresponse.com.au/bendigo-first-a/ ENHANCED ONLINE FIRST AID TRAINING COURSE ASSESSMENT DURATION... HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: $35 Approx. 2 hours of online theory and theory assessment with a 20 minute face to face practical assessment with a trainer. HLTAID003 Provide First Aid: $65 (includes HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Approx. 5.5 hours of online theory and theory assessment with a 30 minute face to face practical assessment with a trainer. HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting: $105 (includes HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Approx. 6.5 hours of online theory and theory assessment with a 40 minute face to face practical assessment with a trainer. Emergency Medical Response delivers nationally recognised training and assessment on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

10.01.2022 ESSENTIALLY POISONOUS TO KIDS Did you know less than a teaspoon of essential oil can cause serious poisoning in a young child? The use of essential oils and vaporiser fluids tends to increase in the winter months as people manage their cold & flu symptoms. Always use these products sparingly and only as directed. Pure essential oils are very concentrated and a few drops is all that is needed.... Ingestion of essential oils and vaporiser fluids can cause vomiting, drowsiness and droplets can settle on the lungs causing serious respiratory symptoms. Always keep these products out of reach of children and away from medicines such as cough mixtures to prevent an accidental ingestion. Call the Poisons centre on 131126 following any accidental exposure to essential oils. #essentialoils #preventpoisons

10.01.2022 #BREAKING: Victoria has recorded 317 coronavirus infections overnight, the states biggest daily infection increase since the start of the pandemic. Two men in their 80s have died, bringing the states #COVID19 death toll to 29. #9News Read more on restrictions: http://9Soci.al/hF9d30qYHAG... Be safe out there in Melbourne.

10.01.2022 Here is the planned road back to a CovidSafe economy for Australia. #COVID19Aus Each state will be at a different starting point due to local conditions. Premier Dan Andrews will let us know the timing for the road back for us in Victoria on Monday the 11th of May.

10.01.2022 NEW COVID-19 TRAINING COURSE: HLTSS00066 Infection control Skill Set (Food Handling) Book online at: https://emr.trainingdesk.com.au/enrol The HLTSS00066 Infection Control Skill Set (Food Handling) course provides you and your team with practical knowledge and skills on how to help keep the workplace and the broader community safe.... Infection control practices have changed the way you work in a COVID-19 environment. Youll learn methods customised to your workplace to stop the spread of COVID-19 in a food handling workplace by learning and understanding: * Measures to facilitate social distancing * Measures to protect customers and retail workers * Hand hygiene * Sanitising and disinfecting * Enhanced cleaning regimes * Monitoring staff for illness and directions to workers to stay at home if unwell * Incident Procedures and Reporting Award issued: Students who successfully complete this nationally recognised training will be awarded the statement of attainment for: * HLTSS00066 Infection control Skill Set (Food Handling) * HLTINFCOV001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures Enhanced Online Learning (EOL) Delivery: HLTSS00066 Infection Control Skill Set (Food Handling): $75 (includes HLTINFCOV001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures) Approx. 8.0 hours of online theory and theory assessment with a 60 minute face to face practical assessment with a trainer. IMPORTANT: A third-party observation report must be conducted and completed in your workplace by your supervisor, manager, team leader or colleague. Emergency Medical Response delivers nationally recognised training and assessment on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Book online at: https://emr.trainingdesk.com.au/enrol

09.01.2022 ONLINE First Aid Courses with Short Face to Face Assessments - CPR $35 - First Aid $65 - Childcare $105. Do you need to update your CPR or first aid? Or looking to up-skill? We are running regular First Aid courses in Northcote and Bendigo with places available now.... HLTAID001 - Provide Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - $35 HLTAID003 - Provide First Aid (includes CPR) - $65 HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting - $105 Course Set 22282VIC Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace & 22300VIC Course in first aid management of anaphylaxis $80 HLTAID006 Provide Advanced First Aid $220 HLTAID007 Provide Advanced Resuscitation $149 HLTSS00027 Occupational First Aid Skill Set $478 Click our website link below to view dates and book your spot: http://www.emergencymedicalresponse.com.au/first-aid-publi/ IMPORTANT NOTE To maintain COVID-19 safety our courses are offered online with only a short Face to Face assessment with a maximum of 4 students per Face to Face assessment. We are constantly running additional courses so please feel look at our website for our other courses. Emergency Medical Response delivers nationally recognised training and assessment on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

08.01.2022 ENHANCED ONLINE FIRST AID TRAINING PROGRAMS NOW AVAILABLE - NATIONALLY RECOGNISED In the current COVID-19 environment, we understand that some of our clients are unable to continue with the delivery of traditional group training. So, we have developed a number of enhanced online learning programs for a number of our nationally recognised units. These online programs involve participants undertaking extensive online training and theory assessments prior to a short face-to-face...Continue reading

08.01.2022 NEW ENHANCED ONLINE FIRST AID TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR ELECTRICIANS NOW AVAILABLE NATIONALLY RECOGNISED In the current COVID-19 environment, we have developed a number of enhanced online learning programs for a number of our nationally recognised units. These online programs involve participants undertaking extensive online training and theory assessments prior to a short face-to-face assessment. The face-to-face assessments are currently strictly capped to one participant and... run for 30 minutes. This new approach to training allows individuals to complete the online component of training at their own pace, followed by a quick practical assessment with a trainer. In this current environment, we are taking actions to minimise the risk and this new program ticks all the boxes. Most learning and training is done online Very quick face-to-face assessment with only one student present No more large groups in one training room for long sessions Nationally recognised training Perform a rescue from a live LV Panel Course HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & UETTDRRF06 Perform a rescue from a live LV Panel Course Set: $149 Approx. 4 hours of online theory and theory assessment with a 30 minute face to face practical assessment with a trainer. Suitable for employees requiring qualifications as Safety Observers for live low voltage switchboard work to comply with Australian Standards AS/NZS 4836:2011 and Electrical Safety Regulation: 2002 in regards to Safety Observers. For example electricians, apprentices or tradespersons who are near and around electrical control panels and similar. To book visit: http://www.emergencymedicalresponse.com.au/first-aid-publi/ Emergency Medical Response delivers nationally recognised training and assessment on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Tom Aczel and Jasmine Aczel are approved trainers for the courses listed here (or their equivalent replacements) on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

08.01.2022 NORTHCOTE, BENDIGO & BALLARAT ONLINE First Aid Courses with Short Face to Face Assessments - CPR $35 - First Aid $65 - Childcare $105. Do you need to update your CPR or first aid? Or looking to up-skill? We are open and running regular First Aid courses in Northcote, Bendigo and Ballarat with places available now.... HLTAID001 - Provide Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - $35 HLTAID003 - Provide First Aid (includes CPR) - $65 HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting - $105 Course Set 22282VIC Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace & 22300VIC Course in first aid management of anaphylaxis $80 HLTAID006 Provide Advanced First Aid $220 HLTAID007 Provide Advanced Resuscitation $149 HLTSS00027 Occupational First Aid Skill Set $478 Click our website link to view dates, locations and book your spot: http://www.emergencymedicalresponse.com.au/first-aid-publi/ IMPORTANT NOTE To maintain COVID-19 safety our courses are offered online with only a short Face to Face assessment with a maximum of 4 students per Face to Face assessment. We are constantly running additional courses so please feel look at our website for our other courses and give us a call on 0438 718 369 so we can schedule this for you. Emergency Medical Response delivers nationally recognised training and assessment on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

07.01.2022 This is incredibly concerning. Of the 3,810 Victorians who tested positive for coronavirus over the past three weeks, almost 90 per cent kept going about their business after they began to show symptoms. Thats 3,400 people who kept going to work. Kept going to the supermarket. Kept caring for loved ones.... Then, after having a test, 53 per cent did not isolate at home while they waited for the results. That means 2,056 people carried on as usual despite being concerned enough or sick enough to go and get tested. This is not about apportioning blame or pointing the finger. Its about recognising that far too many people are either not taking this seriously enough or theyre having to make an impossible choice. A choice between putting the safety of their colleagues and the community first and putting food on the table. Far too many people dont have sick leave entitlements. Far too many people cant afford to miss a shift. This is an indictment on the insecurity of our workforce and a conversation we as a society must have. But for now, we have to deal with the immediate health crisis were facing. If youre sick, get tested immediately. Stay home. Dont go to work. Waiting for the results has to mean exactly that. It cant mean Hopefully Ill test negative, so Ill just keep going to work in the meantime. The most important thing is to slow the spread. That means if you start to feel sick, you should assume you have the virus and behave accordingly. Stay home. Isolate. And keep your workmates and your loved ones safe.

06.01.2022 NEW COVID-19 TRAINING COURSE: HLTSS00065 Infection control Skill Set (Retail) Book online at: https://emr.trainingdesk.com.au/enrol The HLTSS00065 Infection Control Skill Set (Retail) course provides you and your team with practical knowledge and skills on how to help keep the workplace and the broader community safe.... Infection control practices have changed the way you work in a COVID-19 environment. Youll learn methods customised to your workplace to stop the spread of COVID-19 in a retail workplace by learning and understanding: * Measures to facilitate social distancing * Measures to protect customers and retail workers * Hand hygiene * Sanitising and disinfecting * Enhanced cleaning regimes * Monitoring staff for illness and directions to workers to stay at home if unwell * Incident Procedures and Reporting Award issued: Students who successfully complete this nationally recognised training will be awarded the statement of attainment for: * HLTSS00065 Infection control Skill Set (Retail) * HLTINFCOV001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures Enhanced Online Learning (EOL) Delivery: HLTSS00065 Infection control Skill Set (Retail): $75 (includes HLTINFCOV001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures) Approx. 8.0 hours of online theory and theory assessment with a 60 minute face to face practical assessment with a trainer. IMPORTANT: A third-party observation report must be conducted and completed in your workplace by your supervisor, manager, team leader or colleague. Emergency Medical Response delivers nationally recognised training and assessment on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Book online at: https://emr.trainingdesk.com.au/enrol

06.01.2022 Hundreds of doctors are now warning coronavirus could spread more easily through the air than anyone first thought. Angela Cox explains. More on this: https://7news.link/2AuSl98

05.01.2022 All cleaned up for tomorrow. Weve had a busy day with students completing seven different courses: HLTAID001 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation HLTAID003 - Provide first aid HLTAID004 - Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting Course Set HLTAID006 Provide Advanced First Aid & HLTAID007 Provide Advanced Resuscitation... HLTSS00027 - Occupational first aid skill set Course Set 22282VIC Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace & 22300VIC Course in first aid management of anaphylaxis HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & UETTDRRF06 Perform a rescue from a live LV Panel Course Set See more

04.01.2022 NEW COVID-19 TRAINING COURSE: HLTSS00067 Infection control Skill Set (Transport and Logistics) Book online at: https://emr.trainingdesk.com.au/enrol The HLTSS00067 Infection Control Skill Set (Transport and Logistics) course provides you and your team with practical knowledge and skills on how to help keep the workplace and the broader community safe.... Infection control practices have changed the way you work in a COVID-19 environment. Youll learn methods customised to your workplace to stop the spread of COVID-19 in transport and logistics workplaces by learning and understanding: * Measures to facilitate social distancing * Measures to protect clients and transport and logistic workers * Hand Hygiene * Sanitising and Disinfecting * Enhanced cleaning regimes * Monitoring staff for illness and directions to workers to stay at home if unwell * Incident procedures and reporting Award issued: Students who successfully complete this nationally recognised training will be awarded the statement of attainment for: * HLTSS00067 Infection control Skill Set (Transport and Logistics) * HLTINFCOV001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures Enhanced Online Learning (EOL) Delivery: HLTSS00067 Infection control Skill Set (Transport and Logistics): $75 (includes HLTINFCOV001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures) Approx. 8.0 hours of online theory and theory assessment with a 60 minute face to face practical assessment with a trainer. IMPORTANT: A third-party observation report must be conducted and completed in your workplace by your supervisor, manager, team leader or colleague. Emergency Medical Response delivers nationally recognised training and assessment on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Book online at: https://emr.trainingdesk.com.au/enrol

04.01.2022 As per the Victorias roadmap for reopening How we live in Metropolitan Melbourne announcements today, our Enhanced Online Learning First Aid Training will recommence in our Training Centre in Northcote for all members of the public on September 14 onwards. To book: http://www.emergencymedicalresponse.com.au/first-aid-publi/ In the current COVID-19 environment, we now have enhanced online learning programs. These enhanced online programs involve participants undertaking ex...tensive online training and theory assessments prior to a short face-to-face assessment. The face-to-face assessments are currently strictly capped to up to four participants, and run for between 30 and 145 minutes in Northcote, Bendigo or Ballarat, depending on the course. This new approach to training allows individuals to complete the online component of training at their own pace, followed by a quick practical assessment with a trainer. In this current environment, we are taking actions to minimise the risk and this new program ticks all the boxes. Most learning and training is done online; Very quick face-to-face assessment appointment with only one to four students present; No more large groups in one training room for long sessions; Nationally recognised training. First Step - CURRENT FROM 11.59pm 13 SEPTEMBER FOR METRO MELBOURNE Key points Curfew in place 9pm to 5am Stay within 5km of your home except for permitted reasons such as work or education if these can not be done at home Exercise or recreation: 2 people or a household can meet outdoors for two hours maximum Visitors to the home: "Single person bubble" 1 nominated visitor if living alone/single parent (all children under 18) Childcare and school are closed except for children of permitted workers Shopping for essentials, 1 person per household, once a day Restaurants and cafes open for takeaway and delivery only For further information see: https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions-ro

02.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS - Sunday, 2 August 2020 As of 6pm tonight a State of Disaster has been declared across Victoria. This allows police and other services to have additional power to enforce restrictions. This State of Disaster will last for 6 weeks. ... METROPOLITAN MELBOURNE As of 6pm tonight, Metropolitan Melbourne will enter Stage 4 lockdown. This means that on top of the 4 reasons you could already leave your home, there are further limits. From 8pm tonight, a curfew will apply within Metropolitan Melbourne. This curfew will run from 8pm to 5am every day. The only reasons to be out after curfew are to be getting care, giving care or going to/from work. You cannot go further than a 5km radius from your home. One person per day per household is allowed to go and do any shopping. Again, this must be done within the 5km radius. Recreational activities are no longer allowed. One hour of exercise is permitted, no further than 5km from home. A run, jog, walk in your own neighbourhood or exercise in your own home. No groups bigger than 2 people to be out and about, regardless if they are family or not. (Exemptions in regards to things such as single parents who cannot leave their kids at home will apply). All schools will switch to flexible and remote learning unless it is absolutely essential for the child to be at school. Special schools will remain open for those who require those settings. These restrictions will last for 6 weeks. REGIONAL VICTORIA As of midnight, next Wednesday regional Victoria will enter Stage 3 lockdown. This means that you cannot leave your home unless it is for the 4 following reasons To shop for food and essential goods or services. The provide care, for compassionate reasons or to seek medical treatment. To exercise or for outdoor recreation. For work or study, if you cant do it from home. Restaurants, cafes, bars, gyms, etc. will all have to close. Takeaway and delivery options will remain. Schools will switch to flexible and remote learning unless the child needs to be at school because of parents working or special needs. These restrictions will last for 6 weeks. EMPLOYMENT CHANGES Premier Andrews has stated that further announcements will be made tomorrow in regards to employment. There will be 3 categories - Business as usual supermarkets, butchers, bakers, food and beverage (takeaway and home delivery will remain). Reduced employment places that will operate at a limited capacity with less staff. Closed employment places that will need to work from home, or if that is not possible, they will need to close. Police will be out in force making sure people have lawful reasons to have left their homes and are following restrictions.

02.01.2022 Lucas is looking very well despite his very tough start in life! His mum is full of praise for Gracemere police in Queensland who brought the 10-week-old boy back to life on the station's front counter.