First Aid
 

How many ex-pats have a knowledge of First Aid?
If "yes", how much knowledge? If "no", why not?

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I have, i work for the Fire Service. Ive been trained in general first aid, CPR etc and basic trauma care.

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Well done, genegenie, continue the good work!:thumbsup: I would expect that to be part of your job description. Anyone else, outside of the medical/emergency services, who has First Aid training/knowledge?

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I have, started when I was about 12 with the Red Cross after school and continued throughout my working life due to the jobs that I had. The last training I went on was in 2006 so bit rusty but could get by because it is so ingrained in my head now.

Rosemary

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Qualified PADI Divemaster First Aid Cert with use of External Defibrillation.

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I had to have First Aid at work last year when I employed people.



Do people realise however that it needs to be refreshed ever so often to keep it up to date?

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Yes i keep it up to date in the hope that someone will put a cork in this hole in my head. And i will get a new fit to dive Certificate.

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Rosemary, your training certificate should be renewed every 3 years (I believe)? CPR refresher courses are given every 6 months, too. Does your ayuntamiento offer first aid courses?
However, as you say, it is ingrained in your mind after so many years. Since 2006, I believe the CPR ratio has changed from 15 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths, to 30:2.
Having said all that, a safe response to any first aid situation is better than none at all.
P.S. I see others have posted, too. Well done, KO and RM!

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Its just funny to hear people say they have a first aid certificate and then go on to say they did it for the scouts or DoE!


My OH runs a pub and has to take a refresher every year.

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I do my refreshers at a Licenced PADI Dive center on the coast the Padi Certificate has to be renewed every two years it is a must when you take the Rescue Diver certification.

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scouts = grazes, contusions, burns (unfortunately) etc.
DoE = anaphylaxis, seizures, head injuries, etc.
pubs = CHOKING! etc.
p.s. pubs = bar stool shoulder dislocation or #

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I did my PADI in Australia when I was about 18/19, but I couldn't do a thing now and cant even remember anything about it.

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Pubs could be heart attacks as well, in fact that's one of the things they HAVE to cover as it is quite common she is told!!

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Yes, I got my first aider badge in the Scouts, I was also a patrol leader so have management qualifications also.

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You do surprise me.