how many of us are first aid trained?

[novembeRain]

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.

 

[Steve M]

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.

 

[Mooseman1]

First aid trained runs out in two years and combat medic, need to rehash this as the course was 3 years ago.

 

[MichaelUK]

3 day first aid at work course due for renewing this years but am looking for a good wilderness course for some time this year.

 

[JoyR]

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.

 

[Sainty]

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 I think my certificate may be a tad out of date.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

 

[Neanderthal]

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

 

[Opal]

I'm always up to date on my FA courses, cut my fingers slightly a few weeks back, nearly bled to death.

 

[nige7whit]

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

 

[WoodWildling]

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

 

[MikeE]

Re-did mine last month, after posting on the poll!

 

[smoggy]

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

 

[LeEcumeur]

I am trained. Mewn work in a medical place.

 

[IJ55]

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.

 

[jabbadahut]

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

 

[DaveyBushBaby]

I would love to take a short course on First Aid but I don't know where you do it?

 

[Sainty]

I would love to take a short course on First Aid but I don't know where you do it?

Just Google 'First Aid Courses' and you will get about 64,000,000 suggestions.

Martin

 

[Crafty]

I have two current certificates!

 

[Bongo Matt]

Yep did mine twice, had to renew when expired for yachtmaster licence, out of interest, any boaty folks here?

 

[wolf_diver]

Qualified Life support tech with first aid 3 + d which replaces Dive medic tech. chest needle decompression anyone???

Jay