Wednesday, July 1, 2015

All About Online First Aid Certification

By Jordan Schmidt


Statistics show that one in every three people has been in a situation where someone was in need of first aid. Most of the time many of these people do not know what to do in such situations. Lives may be lost when such urgent help is required but not available. As a result, online first aid certification should be compulsory to every individual. It will help save lives.

The curriculum may comprise of several elements. The most basic is CPR classes available to the general public. There also basic life support classes, AED, Emergency Medical Response and administering emergency oxygen mostly undertaken by health providers. At the very minimum, an individual should know how to help a person in need of medical help until healthcare providers get to the location.

Bleeding is another cause of deaths during minor or major accidents. When an individual cuts themselves or if they have been involved in an accident, they may bleed. Depending on the severity, some patients bleed to their deaths. However, a first person trained in stopping bleed may apply pressure to the wounds in the right way to save the patients life; an easy task that can easily be undertaken.

CPR is an important aspect of basic first aid and is also taught in the certification programs. It is especially helpful when a patient is not able to breathe. Such instances include drowning or limited or strained breathing as a result of health complications. Students may also learn how to respond during a disaster, how to help during delivery among other things.

Students also learn how to help burn victims. They learn tips of helping a person on fire and ways to stop the fire and ensure safety before the emergency teams arrive on the scene. Also, individuals involved in accidents suffer head, neck and back injuries that require special care during the first few minutes of the accident. These classes teach how to ensure a patients safety without further complicating their injuries.

Most people prefer online classes because they are flexible to different schedules. Additionally, they are inexpensive and in fact, most of them are free of charge. Classes differ in the amount and level of safety information taught. There are classes for beginners, intermediate level and advanced level students.

These classes are for every person. There are programs for schools, corporate teams, emergency responders and individuals. Additionally, there are classes for adults and young children. Classes may be customized to fit individual or team needs and requirements, especially at the workplace. They comprise of both theoretical and practical lessons.

After successful completion of a class, one is issued a certificate. Although the validity of the document may vary, most are valid for only two years. After expiry, one is required to apply for a refresher training and recertification. It is important for everyone to learn how to carry out basic procedures to save lives.




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