In the medical field, you need to be certified in order to practice. The same goes for first aid. If you've been thinking about taking a first aid certification course, there are some things that you should expect.
A first aid certification course will give you a great base of knowledge to start with. You'll learn how to use a first-aid kit, help someone in distress and assess your patient. You'll also learn what to do if you find yourself in an emergency situation. The course will teach students how to help someone who has had a fall or been burned, as well as what they should do if they see someone choking on food or drink (or anything else).
Practical Skills
The extensive list of first aid courses can help you learn practical skills. You'll be able to administer CPR, use a defibrillator, apply bandages and splints, use AEDs (automatic external defibrillators), treat burns or eye injuries, and treat head injuries and neck or back injuries. You'll also learn how to help someone who is choking.
The course is taught by certified instructors who are experts in their field so you can rest assured that you're getting the best possible education from them as well as having fun while doing it!
You'll learn how to assess
Before you can provide any treatment, it's important to evaluate the patient. This includes checking the ABCs: airway, breathing, and circulation.
A - Airway: Look for signs of obstruction such as tongue or foreign object in the mouth; check for neck injury if unable to open mouth. Feel for a pulse at the carotid artery on both sides of the neck and listen over lungs with a stethoscope (if available) for breath sounds or absence thereof; note symptoms such as coughing or gurgling sounds that may suggest obstruction in the respiratory tract due to trauma or chemical exposure; watch closely while performing this step since even minor head trauma can result in unconsciousness without any warning signs beforehand! B - Breathing: Check whether the chest rises with each breath--if not then perform CPR immediately while waiting for help from another person who knows how because chances are good that someone else will need assistance too! C - Circulation/Blood Pressure: Check whether there is bleeding anywhere on the body surface area exposed by the clothing removal process described earlier under "Emergency Response Tips." If so then apply pressure dressing until medical professionals arrive at the scene via an ambulance service provider (EMS)
You'll learn how to help someone in distress
- Assess the patient
- Look for signs of shock. If a person is bleeding heavily, they may be in shock. Signs of shock include:
- Pale skin (pale or bluish)
- Cold, clammy skin (sweating)
- Weak pulse or rapid pulse (heart beating faster than normal)
- Check breathing and pulse. Look at the person's chest to see if it rises and falls with each breath; listen for sounds that indicate breathing such as wheezing or gurgling noises; feel their wrist for a pulse if possible--a healthy adult should have one between 60-100 beats per minute when at rest; check again after 15 seconds if your initial check was inconclusive because some people have irregular heartbeats due to medications they're taking or other conditions affecting their health; never put your ear against someone's chest as this could cause injury from the impact!
This is a good place to start learning first aid
A first aid certification course is a good place to start learning the basics of first aid. You will learn some practical skills and how to assess your patient, help someone in distress, and have the confidence that comes from knowing what to do if you find yourself faced with an emergency situation.
It's important that you know what kind of training you are receiving when enrolling in a first aid course.
Conclusion
We've covered a lot of ground in this article, but the takeaway is that first aid certification is a great way to get started in the field. It will give you a good base of knowledge and some practical skills that can help save lives. If you are looking for more information on first aid certifications or want to learn how we can help with your training needs, please contact us today!