First Aid for Schools in Warlingham | Gillett Training Services
Becoming a trained first aider is an exciting prospect for many of our Warlingham clients. The deep level of practical knowledge accrued during our first aid training, paediatric first aid training and emergency first aid training courses can give you a new sense of confidence and responsibility; not to mention that by helping improve the standard of first aid at work or first aid for schools, you’re helping your local community, co-workers, students etc.
If you’re still considering whether or not the role of a first aider is right for you, read on as we run over some of the core responsibilities involved… Alternatively, Warlingham residents should call us with any questions they have regarding our first aid training, paediatric first aid training and emergency first aid training courses.
The Role of a First Aider
There are “three Ps” that serve as easy-to-remember, guiding principles for all forms of first aid, including first aid at work and first aid for schools:
- Preserve Life – This covers the core practical actions that can save lives, and includes safeguarding the area to prevent further casualties, and to protect bystanders.
- Prevent Worsening – Carefully providing appropriate first aid and monitoring vital signs to prevent the patient’s condition from deteriorating.
- Promote Recovery – After an accident or other medical emergency, the patient’s condition will need to continue to be monitored. They should also be reassured to reduce the stress and anxiety that’s an inevitable part of such a situation.
Administering first aid is always dynamic and two situations are never quite the same, and that’s why our first aid training, paediatric first aid training and emergency first aid training courses for Warlingham residents involve educating you so you can make snap judgement calls and combine the science of first aid with your intuition.
In serious situations while you wait for professional medical assistance to arrive, you may need to provide essential, lifesaving medical care, such as:
- Placing the patient into the recovery condition
- Performing CPR
- Using a defibrillator
- Halting bleeding via pressure/elevation
- Restraining a broken or fractured limb to prevent further injury
Other elements that may be involved, include:
- Assessing casualties and the extent of their injuries
- Liaising with medical authorities
- Noting observations on patients’ conditions
- Filling out any appropriate paper work
- Managing the incident as it progresses to safeguard all those involved