First Aid

First aid is the initial emergency care and treatment a sick or injured person receives. Occasionally, it is the only care that one needs, while in others, it may help them hang on until the paramedics or ambulance arrives so that they can be taken to the hospital. 

Accidents and injuries can happen to anyone at any time and hence it is vital that everyone gets first aid training. Having knowledge of first aid can mean the difference between life and death for your loved one and for yourself. 

A recent statistic, released by St John’s Ambulance, has revealed that 140,000 people die each year in the UK from incidents where first aid could have possibly saved their lives. This includes nearly 900 people who choke to death, 2,500 who asphyxiate from a blocked airway and 29,000 who die from heart attacks. This is not only a scary statistic but also a sad one. It highlights the importance of learning first aid, by adults and children as well.

Having knowledge of the basics of first aid is an essential and vital skill to have, regardless of where you are. It could be the key to saving someone’s life. Hence, this First Aid diploma course is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals and advanced aspects of first aid, from how to act in potentially life-threatening situations, to dealing with CPR, AED and choking adults, children and infants.