The Importance of First Aid Training</strong></strong>
First aid training is defined as “emergency care or treatment given to an ill or injured person before regular medical aid can be obtained” (Merriam-Webster). Despite its critical importance, many of us tend to put off first aid training until it’s mandated by our employer or driven by guilt after witnessing an emergency involving a loved one.
Experts on first aid
First aid skills can truly be the difference between life and death. Did you know that over 65% of people who suffer cardiac arrest and require CPR collapse in a residence? Dr. J. Pellegrino highlighted at the Heart and Strokes E.C.C. Conference in February 2016 that individuals trained in first aid significantly increase survival rates, recognize acute injuries and illnesses more effectively, and reduce the time to resolution of an injury. First aid training works!
So, why do so few people pursue first aid training? Many believe it can be either incredibly dull or overwhelmingly intense. While first aid training is undoubtedly serious, it doesn’t have to be either of these extremes.
Great Instructor
Connect with a team of instructors who make first aid training inviting, interactive, and realistic. Spend the day practicing hands-on aid and discussing relevant scenarios. By the end of the day, you’ll have the confidence to utilize your skills in an emergency, even though you hope you’ll never need to.
First aid training is recognized for its positive impact on a firm’s health and safety performance. It can reduce the number of accidents by promoting greater awareness of hazards and their consequences. Studies show that people trained in first aid are injured less frequently and less severely than those who are not trained.
I feel fortunate to be part of a network of instructors who continuously strive to improve their skills and knowledge. As instructors, we always remember that we should be students too. Research shows that people trained in first aid have fewer and less severe accidents, both on and off the job, than untrained individuals.
Thank you for taking the time to care!
