Jack Majlinger

Jack Majlinger

Hey there! I've been a first aider since 2012, eventually becoming a first aid trainer and writer. When I'm not writing first aid articles you can find me birding and listening to jangle pop.

Connecting the D.O.T.S in First Aid

Hey there! If you’re diving into the world of first aid, you’ve probably come across a bunch of acronyms designed to help us remember key steps and checks during an emergency. One acronym you might not be familiar with is…

Alcohol Wipes: When to use them

In every good first aid kits, there are a number of products that can help you clean up so your cut or wound doesn’t get infected. There’s saline solution, wound wipes and even antiseptic powders. One that can be a…

How to Pass a First Aid Course

first aid trainer tony van der weiden stands in wollongong office

A reason many people hesitate to do a first aid course is because they are worried it will be too hard and they won’t pass. Are you thinking of taking one? How do you pass a first aid course? You…