Phalene is always supposed to write an essay.
So expensive!
1 month ago
I actually took a class about this, but my cerification has lapsed. I’d like a refresher.
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How to become first aid certified
It made me
ready to rescue :)
 "I really think it should be mandatory.."
How I did it: I joined the Red Cross.. they have numerous courses on different aid methods and levels.. Lessons & tips: After the course completion, there are different First-aid kits available for sale. Course attendees get them at a discounted rate. Resources: www.redcross.org.au |
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It made me
empowered
How I did it: We signed up through the local Red Cross for a half day class. It was only a half day, and the instructor was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. They give you a book and a reminder card so you can brush up on the skills after the class. It was kind of a goofy thing to do on a nice weekend, but worth it. Read how I did it…
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Course: Senior First Aid
2 months ago
“This course teaches the fundamental principles, knowledge and skills to enable the first aider to provide emergency care for injuries and illnesses, in the home or the workplace.
There are no prerequisites for this course. Current industry standard is for this course to be updated every 3 years with the CPR component being updated every 12 months.
Content:
- Chain of survival
- Assessing the situation
- Signs of life
- Performing CPR
- Demonstrate use of an automated external defibrillator
- Care of the unconscious person
- Special techniques for children and Infants
- CPR in special circumstances
- Breathing Emergencies including choking and Asthma
- Cardiac emergencies
- Severe allergic reaction
- Shock
- Bleeding and wound care
- Burns and scalds
- Extremes of Heat and Cold
- Poisoning
- Altered Conscious States
- Bites and stings
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Infection control
- Reporting procedures”
I’d like to enrol in this two-day course via the Australian Red Blood Cross. It costs about $150-$200; a relatively small price to pay for knowledge so valuable. I just need to find a way to acquire the money first.
im a nurses aide by new york state
4 months ago
30 – 2 I know this but I also want to get into ems so I have to learn it.
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5 months ago
I have to do this for my job which I am really glad for. I have wanted to be first aid certified for a long time and now I will stop putting it off.
legs11 has had a very emotional night and is nervous about tomorrow!
It’ll take 7 hours and will give me a basic understanding of emergency care, including:
Respond to the needs of unconscious casualties.
Includes placing an unconscious person in the recovery position.
Perform cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Participants will be taught how to lift the chin to open the airway, give effective rescue breaths and perform chest compressions. All learners will be given the opportunity to practice their skills on a resuscitation manikin.
Choking
Participants will learn how to deal with mild and severe choking for adults.
Respond to the needs of casualties with major injuries
Participants will cover all of the following by observation:
- shock
- burns and scalds
- significant blood loss
- muscular and skeletal injury.
And then I’ll be certified for 3years :)
I’m gonna book it for like March time…
I need to learn CPR!!
11 months ago
I have a small child and I am going to start babysitting another child…this is a must!!
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16 months ago
this is the first goal i’ve acheived! i am very proud of myself coz it took a bit of dedication on my part. i hope you all acheive your goals too.
ladyemero is just happy inside
Now an appointed First Aider
16 months ago
Just done this through work I have had to renew a few times and it has always fascinated me how the body works and all the warning signals it has when it#s in trouble fascinating stuff
Must have!
21 months ago
I do the course again after every 3 years, to renew my skills and the certificate. I also teach first aid to kids, as a volunteer. Luckily I haven´t had to save somebody from death but I can imagine the feeling if I had to but I didn´t know how to do it…
