First Aid
#1
First Aid
How many ex-pats have a knowledge of First Aid?
If "yes", how much knowledge? If "no", why not?
If "yes", how much knowledge? If "no", why not?
#2
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#3
Re: First Aid
Well done, genegenie, continue the good work! 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?
#4
Re: First Aid
Rosemary
#5
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 10,551
Re: First Aid
Qualified PADI Divemaster First Aid Cert with use of External Defibrillation.
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Re: First Aid
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?
Do people realise however that it needs to be refreshed ever so often to keep it up to date?
#7
Joined: Mar 2007
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Re: First Aid
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.
#8
Re: First Aid
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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Re: First Aid
My OH runs a pub and has to take a refresher every year.
#10
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Re: First Aid
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.
Last edited by Ka Ora!; Mar 16th 2008 at 11:48 am.
#11
Re: First Aid
scouts = grazes, contusions, burns (unfortunately) etc.
DoE = anaphylaxis, seizures, head injuries, etc.
pubs = CHOKING! etc.
p.s. pubs = bar stool shoulder dislocation or #
DoE = anaphylaxis, seizures, head injuries, etc.
pubs = CHOKING! etc.
p.s. pubs = bar stool shoulder dislocation or #
Last edited by Carol&John; Mar 16th 2008 at 11:49 am. Reason: add p.s.
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Re: First Aid
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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#14
Re: First Aid
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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