8 Facts About First Aid Course
There are numerous first aid courses available for both the general public and
specialized professionals. First aid training courses focus on teaching
individuals how to respond to several emergency situations in ways that can
alleviate the patient's condition. Read below to find out eight facts about a
first aid course that you may not know, but you should.
1. The first recorded
data detailing someone delivering first aid dates from the 11th Century, when
religious knights, more specifically the Knights Hospitaller, provided care to
pilgrims or people who sustained injuries during battles.
2. The foundations of
the Red Cross, today's largest non-governmental, non-for-profit first aid
organizations, were established in 1963 at Geneva. The organization was
initially called the International Committee for Relief to the Wounded. The
American Red Cross was founded during the Civil War; more specifically, on the
21st of May, 1881, in Washington, D.C.
3. The first ever
first aid class was held in a school in the district of Woolwich, London, UK. The
curriculum for that course was developed by a military surgeon, Major Peter
Shepherd, who also was the instructor for that course, alongside a colleague
doctor. From that moment on, numerous national and international organizations
started offering first aid courses to the general public or to certain types of
professionals.
4. First aid courses
are typically taught together with a CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation)
training course. They are often grouped together because both courses deal with
maneuvers performed in emergency situations and they share some basic
principles. Of course, you can choose to take each course separately, but
taking them together will save you time and money.
5. People who undergo
first aid courses and are involved in rescue activities, are under the
protection of the Good Samaritan Laws. This basically means that if you try to
help an injured person, you are not subject to any lawsuits, as long as you did
not act in an invasive or neglectful manner towards the victim.
6. Most first aid
courses, apart from theoretical presentations, also organize activities and
games that can help the participants to more easily retain the information.
These activities include first aid flash cards, role playing, and the use of
manikins to simulate various medical situations.
7. The international
symbol for first aid is a white cross on a green background. Some organizations
may use different symbols, such as the star of life, the Maltese Cross, or a
red cross.
8. In the United
States, there is no legislation that regulates the content of a first aid
course or that offers standards for the classification of various levels of
courses. However, it is recommended that the curriculum for first aid courses
follows Red Cross and American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines.
These are some
interesting and fun facts you should know about first aid courses. It is always
good to know some history and background information before you enroll in this
type of course, so make sure you research a bit before attending your first
class
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