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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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A stitch up

Scarring is in fact a miraculous performance by the body to self-heal. Scars can be, however, painful, itchy or damage one’s self-esteem. Training Matters explores how pharmacy teams can support their customers

07 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Fit to respond

From cuts and grazes to CPR, there are many ways pharmacy teams can support customers with first aid concerns.

13 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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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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First aid

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

10 Jun 2021 , 15 Min Module

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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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Common Ailments Library: Cuts and Grazes

Common Ailment Library: Cuts and Grazes - This short module can be used as a quick reference guide to help give advice to patients treatment of cuts and grazes
 

27 Jun 2019 , 1 Min Module

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Counter Excellence: First Aid

This module looks at how you can support patients with some basic first aid advice. From cuts and grazes to bites and stings, the advice you provide can help patients to self-treat some of the most common injuries.

27 Apr 2018 , 10 Min Module

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