Key messages to pass on to patients were to practise injection technique regularly, using a training device, registering the device online to receive expiry date reminders, and to cascade information to friends, family and colleagues, so that they are in a position to provide help.

We also looked at how to manage anaphylactic reactions, including patient positioning, the early use of injection devices, and basic life support procedures.

The App has training videos and an expiry date reminder feature, as well as storing personal information that you can share with family, friends and work colleagues.

The App is available for Android phones and iPhones / iPad

We were able to match the syllabus of the Level 3 Award in First Aid to the needs of the group and delivered aspects of the course outdoors to make the content more realistic and relevant. Training props, including simulated impaled branches, were made for the course, which gave candidates the opportunity to deal with realistic situations that they are likely to encounter in their day to day work.

Overall it was a great course, with everyone passing.