Updated July, 2026. Knowing how to treat a jellyfish sting is useful knowledge – before you need it. Jellyfish are simple sea creatures with a dome and tentacles. They move by pulsating their body but are at the mercy of tides and ocean currents. The tentacles are the ‘business end’ of the animal that contain…
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What is it? Mechanism of injury, (MOI), is the manner in which a physical injury has occurred. It describes how, with what force, and to which part of the body energy was applied. In other words, what happened? How did it happen? What forces were involved & what were the results? Now for the geeky
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The ocean – with its amazing biodiversity – offers many more organisms for scientists to discover and develop new medicines. Scientists have extracted chemicals from corals and sponges that fight some of the worst infectious bacteria and many other micro-organisms, seaweeds, snails and crustaceans are proving very beneficial in the search for new medicines. The nature of living
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For the hot and sunny days we enjoy with our horses, there are important things we need to know about first aid in the sun. In the few summer months we get to enjoy in the UK we learn to deal with extremes, however on those few scorching hot days do you know the risks?
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The outdoor sector has always recognised the importance of keeping people physically safe, but mental health is now rightly receiving the same level of attention. Whether leading a mountain expedition, instructing a paddle sport session, working at an outdoor centre or supporting colleagues behind the scenes, outdoor professionals can find themselves responding to someone experiencing
Everyone at First Aid Training Co-operative is delighted to announce that our Director, Cory Jones FRGS, has been elected to the Royal Geographical Society’s Expeditions and Fieldwork Committee. The committee plays a key role in helping shape the Society’s work on scientific expeditions, field research and outdoor learning, providing guidance on strategy, policy and safety
If you require mental health crisis support services immediately: Thinking about suicide? Worried about someone else? Disclaimer This page is intended as a self-help tool and is not intended as a substitute for professional services. Please seek help from a crisis service or a doctor if you are thinking about suicide. Suicide prevention is life
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Updated June 2026. How should you perform CPR on a drowning casualty? It’s a different protocol from the ‘normal’ CPR method. Watch our video or read the step by step guide below. How To Perform CPR on a Drowning Casualty in 10 steps: A few points to remember about drowning: Drowning is when your lungs
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Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection contracted from leptospires that exist in the urine of mammals such as rats, cattle, sheep and dogs. Rats are considered the main agent of infection as they urinate as they run, marking their territories as they go. The leptospires from the urine can then be picked up by humans if
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Mountain biking and cycling are inherently risky sports – trail & road surfaces, other riders and vehicles, trees, branches and protruding roots, boulders, mechanical failures all present significant hazards no matter how prepared you are or how skilfully you ride. First things first – does your bike fit you? One of the most common causes
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