FIRST AIDThis course provides instruction in caring for breathing emergencies, performing CPR and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. The purpose of the First Aid course is to train individuals in the skills necessary to recognize and provide first aid care for injuries and sudden illness until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over.

First aid training is important for every one to prepare themselves for any critical situation or in an emergency. for

Rationale: To ensure the physical well being of all students and staff. The First Aid procedure at J&R Care is to ensure that every student, member of

staff and visitors will be well looked after in the event of an accident. It is emphasized that the care team consists of First Aiders and not trained doctors or nurses. In the event of an accident all members of the school/home will be aware of the support available and the procedures available to activate this. First Aid Purposes To give swift, effective initial assistance or treatment to a casualty for any injury or sudden illness before the arrival of second aid where necessary.

Everybody needs to know the basics of first aid. It comes handy at some or the other point in life. Not

everybody holds a first aid certificate though; some people perform first aid, even without a certificate in

hand. For instance, when a child gets hurt, the mother cleans up the wound, applies bandage etc, for which

she might not have a first aid certificate. But these are basic first aid technique which almost everyone

knows.

Some people take keen interest in providing first aid as a help to general public. They usually take up first

aid courses and obtain a certificate. There are various means to obtain a first aid certificate. You can either

contact your nearest health center or your social center; enroll into a crash course or a full course.

But before deciding whether you want a certificate or just want general information on it, you need to realize

the importance of first aid. Why do you need first aid?

Well, there are 3 very important reasons for proving first aid:

• To save somebody's life

• To avoid more injury

• To support healing.

Like any other medical aid, the basic or elementary goal of providing first aid is to save life. You cannot

always depend on a doctor to be present to save somebody's life. It is not possible for doctors to be around

wherever anyone gets injured or in case of accidents. Therefore, someone who knows first aid can save

your life.

The basic requirement to stay alive is to breathe free. When somebody falls unconscious, or gets choked, it

gets difficult for them to breathe free. In case of choking, the first aider will use techniques that include

putting pressure on the abdomen or slapping the back to remove the cause of choking and clearing the

passage for the air to move in and out freely. If the victim is unable to breathe even after the air passage has

been cleared, the first aider might perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR. In this the first aider gives

mouth-to-mouth breathing to the victim and massages his or her chest simultaneously in order to aid normal

flow of blood throughout the body.

Secondly, first aid aims to avoid more injury and to stop a wound from getting worse. When you perform first

aid on somebody, you are helping him out of some danger. It might be as simple as moving the victim away

from where he or she got hurt. For instance, by covering a burning victim with a blanket in case of fire, it is

providing first aid to the victim. Similarly, covering a wound with a cloth to control bleeding is also another

form of first aid.

Last but not least is to provide help in healing. In some cases, first aid might be the treatment to an injury

like putting a bandage to a small scratch, whereas, in some cases, it could be the fist step to healing. People

trained in first aid know how to manage any kind of situation from a small cut to a fracture, till the arrival of

the medical team.

 The aims and objectives of the First Aid at Work (FAW) training course are to enable people to carry out appropriate first aid in an emergency situation. Each course is specifically designed depending on the candidate’s workplace.

Purpose:  To give individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic first aid care or injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. The course does not include information on breathing or cardiac emergencies. Learning Objectives:

      How to recognize and handle an emergency.      How to check the scene for safety and a victim for consciousness.      When and how to move a victim from a dangerous scene.      When to call and how to interact with the emergency medical services

(EMS) system.      Learn why and how to apply basic precautions to reduce the risk of

disease transmission during and after providing care.      How to prioritize care for life-threatening injuries or sudden illnesses.      How to check a conscious victim for life- and non life-threatening

conditions.      How to recognize and care for a victim of sudden illness.      How to recognize and care for different types of wounds, including burns

and bleeding.      How to recognize and care for a victim of a heat- or cold-related

emergency.      How to practice basic precautions to reduce the risk of disease

transmission.      How to control external bleeding.

      How to recognize and care for muscle, bone, and joint injuries, including injuries to the head, neck, and back.

 

Objectives: By the end of the course, participants will be able to Deal with emergency situations Know the limits of basic first aid Familiarise themselves with First Aid regulations of 2002 Be aware of the duties of the employer as to First Aid. Method: By practical and theoretical examples Powerpoint presentation, video/dvd clips Discussion/Class exercises Handouts Training will be delivered in the Maltese language

First Aid TrainingThere is no training more valuble than a first aid course - training that enables you to save a life. It really is that simple. It could be the life of a colleage, a child, a senior relative or perhaps the life of a complete stranger, but that life is priceless when you consider the minor cost of a first aid course. Afirst aid course is a must-have for everyone, whether they know it or not. All course dates can be found in the training dates section 

 We offer the following First Aid Courses nationwide Basic First Aid for Child Care (1 day course)Basic First Aid for AdultsPractical First AidOccupational First Aid FETAC Level 5 ( 3 day course)

Occupational First Aid Refresher FETAC Level 5 ( 1 day course) Cardiac First Responder community and advanced Our First Aid trainer is accredited by the Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) and the Occupational First Aid Assessment Agent (OFAAA). Course content for each course is detailed below or you can email info.1stoptrainingshop@yahoo.ieif you have any specific questionsBasic First Aid for Childcare WorkersCourse Details:

The Basic First Aid course is ideally suited for those who want or need to be able to deliver Basic First Aid.  The emphasis of this course is on dealing with emergency life-threatening situations in the absence of an Occupational First Aider and keeping a casualty alive until the emergency services arrive. Objective:

  On completion of the Basic First Aid course participants

will have: An understanding of the principles of first response The skills to provide necessary first aid until arrival of

qualified medical personnel. The necessary skills to deal with emergencies Essential life saving skills

 All participants who pass the course successfully receive a certificate of Competency.The course includes:

  Cardiac Emergencies Scene management Bleeding and Wounds Fractures Soft tissue injuries Unconsciousness Burns Respiration C.P.R. for Children

  Duration:             7 hoursParticipation:    Maximum of 12 Certification:     2 year certification of Competence, following successful assessments Cardiac First Responder CFRCourse Aim;

Participants will be trained to develop a very high standard in the delivery Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use.Students will be practiced under various scenarios, paying particular attention to safety. Choking and Infant emergencies are also taught and practiced. Objective; 

On completion of this course participants will have the following ·         An understanding of the Principles of First Response

·         The necessary skills to deal with emergency·          Essential Life Saving Skills·         All participants who pass the course will hold a Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council Certificate The Course Includes; 

·         Cardiac Emergencies·         Aspirin Administration·         Defibrillator (AED)·         Scene Management·         Respiration·         C.P.R·         Two Person CPR·         Cricoids Pressure (Sellick’s Manoeuvre )  Course Attendance:

Maximum of 8 participants per instructorDuration 9:30am-4:30pm  This course is recognised by the Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) Occupational First Aid FETAC Level 5 and RefresherCourse Details:

The Occupational First Aid course is aimed at those persons within an organisation with responsibility for first response, first aid treatments in the workplace.  The course modules meet all the requirements of the current Health and Safety Standards and requirements for employee training.  The course content will assist those responsible for first aid to develop a preventative approach to accidents and incidents within the workplace.Objective:

On completion of the Occupational First Aid course participants will have: ·         An understanding of the principles of first response·         The skills to provide necessary first aid within the workplace·         The necessary skills to deal with emergencies·         Essential life saving skills·         All participants who pass the course successfully receive a FETAC Level 5 certificate The course includes:·         Cardiac Emergencies·         Aspirin Administration·         Introduction to Defibrillator (AED)·         Scene management·         Bleeding and Wounds·         Shock – Fractures·         Soft tissue injuries

·         Unconsciousness·         Burns·         Poisons·         Medical Emergencies·         Respiration·         Adult C.P.R.Duration:             3 DaysParticipation:    Maximum of 8Certification:     2 year certification of Competence, recognised by Health & Safety Authority, following successful assessments on Day 3 First Aid for ParentsCourse Details:

This First Aid course is ideally suited for parents who want or need to be able to deliver First Aid.  The emphasis of this course is a light-hearted approach on learning the skills required to deal with emergency life-threatening situations and injuries in the home. Objective:

On completion of the First Aid for Parents course participants will have:·         An understanding of the principles of first response·         The skills to provide necessary first aid until arrival of qualified medical personnel.·         The necessary skills to deal with emergencies·         Essential life saving skills

·         All participants who pass the course successfully receive a certificate of competency The course includes:·         Accident scene management – Common home accidents, incidents.·         Wounds, Fractures, Soft Tissue injuries·         Head injuries·         Temperature management·         Burns and scalds·         Chemical burns and poisons·         Electrical shock·         Medical emergencies, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Spinal Injuries·         Choking and air way management·         Child and Infant C.P.R. Duration:          10am - 5pmCertification:     2 year certification of Competence, following successful assessments 

The objective of first aid training is to give lay people the confidence and knowledge to step forward and help someone who is ill and injured and care for them until help arrives.

There are many companies out there that offer first aid training so shop around!

Firs aid can mean the difference between life and death. First aid, which can be defined as the emergency medical help, is essential in a number of contexts, including burns, choking, cuts, electrical shocks, fever, fractures and poisoning. First aid is also required in instances of spider bites, strokes and heart attacks. First aid courses are designed to teach people to deal with these and other medical emergencies.

Read more: http://www.ehow.com/info_8009089_first-aid-course-objectives.html#ixzz2yQhpq31gAccidents and injuries are quite frequent in today's society and often happen in a heartbeat. Therefore, CPR and first aid are two imperative skills to encompass in order to make a difference in such situations. The ability to jump into action promptly, using either CPR and first aid--or both--can mean the difference between life and death.

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Importance of first aid training

Human bodies are susceptible to injuries, illnesses and trauma. We never know when any injury may happen to us or the people we love or those who are around us. Thus it is always good to have some amount of basic knowledge to take care of critical situations, to keep it from going from bad to worse or till the medical help arrives.

Administering first aid to victims in the event of accidents, mishaps and occurrences during office and school hours or in the case of some accident is encouraged. One must know the basics of administering first aid and this knowledge is gained by getting trained.

Listed below are the 5 top reasons why first aid training is so important.

• Increases safety: The basis of first aid training is "prevention". It is always better to be safe than to be sorry. Knowledge of first aid promotes the sense of safety and well being amongst people, prompting them to be more alert and safe in the surroundings they dwell in. Awareness and desire to be accident free keeps you more safe and secure, reducing the number of causalities and accidents.

• Helps save lives: If a person who is trained to give first aid administration happens to see any casualty in his vicinity, immediate action can be taken and lives be saved. While it is natural for most of us to rush to support any injured person, a trained person is more reliable, confident and in control of himself and his actions while in trauma situations.

• Helps relieve pain: Some injuries require a very simple solution like applying ice pack or a quick rub. A ride to the emergency room is not necessary, at least not for some time. In such cases, calling a person trained in first aid courses is more reliable. They can help reduce the pain by performing simple procedures and can help relieve pain at least temporarily.

• Makes people more secure: Knowing that you can save your own life when required, or that of the people you know or those in trauma during some emergency helps you relax more and be more secure. The sense of security promotes a healthy and a more confident environment around you where you and the people around you would feel more secure. The presence of such people provides reassurance to the others in the situation.

• Prevents the situation from becoming worse: A trained person would know how to keep the situation from becoming bad to worse. They will provide temporary treatment which will keep the condition of the victim from deteriorating, till professional help arrives.

Knowledge of first aid promotes a healthy, secure and a safer environment, and instills confidence amongst people, their families, their colleagues and associates. Basic first aid knowledge is very helpful in dealing with trauma situations. Not just the medical help they provide, but the confidence they exhibit is very helpful during casualties. Being trained to provide first aid is useful to oneself and society.

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The key aims of first aid can be summarized in three key points:-[5]

Preserve life: the overriding aim of all medical care, including first aid, is to save lives and minimise the threat of death.

Prevent further harm: also sometimes called prevent the condition from worsening, or danger of further injury, this covers both external factors, such as moving a patient away from any cause of harm, and applying first aid techniques to prevent worsening of the condition, such as applying pressure to stop a bleed becoming dangerous.

Promote recovery: first aid also involves trying to start the recovery process from the illness or injury, and in some cases might involve completing a treatment, such as in the case of applying a plaster to a small wound.

First aid training also involves the prevention of initial injury and responder safety, and the treatment phases.

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