I've had no official traiing (well, very basic) But I've learned an incredible ammount from reading books and geneally picking it up as I go along. I can sort most things out in an emergency but don't claim to be an expert by any measure.
how many of us are first aid trained?
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I have a current First Aid at Sea qualification through the RNLI which also covers land based stuff, but avoided snake bites and other things like that.
I'm an auxiliary nurse on a trauma/orthopaedic ward, so have pretty damn good general knowledge, plus Adult, Paediatric and Surgical life support certificates. Orthopaedic experience particularly helpful with regards to splinting of twists/sprains and broken bones.
Did my course 26 years ago. I think my certificate may be a tad out of date. Perhaps the copperplate handwriting gives it away? 
Martin
Martin
Doing my First Aid at Work refresher in a couple of weeks. Where did the last 3 years go?
"Hello, can you hear me?".
Stu
"Hello, can you hear me?".
Stu
Military spec basic first aid, goes with the job, and.....
IHCD FPOS (First Person On Scene) Intermediate, and I do voluntary work for First Response, with the Scottish Ambulance Service.
http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafleuchars/aboutus/firstresponse.cfm
IHCD FPOS (First Person On Scene) Intermediate, and I do voluntary work for First Response, with the Scottish Ambulance Service.
http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafleuchars/aboutus/firstresponse.cfm
i have 4 day first aid at work and a 12 hour paedeatric first aid qualification.
working as an outdoor instructor means these come in handy!!
Wild
working as an outdoor instructor means these come in handy!!
Wild
current, First Responder...........trained with Great North Air Ambulance through 4x4Respose North East......when it expires, rather than renew, I will be looking to take the next stage......
Have found it to be extrememly invaluable in the classroom.....cool head through confidence.
Smoggy
Have found it to be extrememly invaluable in the classroom.....cool head through confidence.
Smoggy
Am just applying to do the wilderness emergency medical technician course - have basic, advanced and 'other' first aid certificates, am in date and valid.
The reason I want to do the WEMT course is that I will soon have the chance to move to the wilder parts of the globe so i want a good advanced ticket to both use and look good on my resume.
The reason I want to do the WEMT course is that I will soon have the chance to move to the wilder parts of the globe so i want a good advanced ticket to both use and look good on my resume.
basic 4 day first aid renewed 3 times over the course of 12 years.
unfortunately lots of experience in using it, severed fingers, broken bones, heart attack, car accident, nailgun wounds.
I like having the first aid knowledge as it gives me confidence,
should you come upon the scene of an accident a little knowledge can make a big difference
unfortunately lots of experience in using it, severed fingers, broken bones, heart attack, car accident, nailgun wounds.
I like having the first aid knowledge as it gives me confidence,
should you come upon the scene of an accident a little knowledge can make a big difference
Just Google 'First Aid Courses' and you will get about 64,000,000 suggestions.
Martin
Yep did mine twice, had to renew when expired for yachtmaster licence, out of interest, any boaty folks here?
Qualified Life support tech with first aid 3 + d which replaces Dive medic tech. chest needle decompression anyone???
Jay
Jay
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