Who has a recognized first aid cetificate?

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jamesmtl

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I see a lot of people here have PSK and BoB and ... (which hopefully include a FAK [First Aid Kit])

Who is actually competent to use it? :rolleyes:
I ask because the most training I have is self-administered treatment and a CPR class back in high school.

I just got off the phone with St-Johns Ambulance. I signed up for one of their full day first aid and CPR classes (75$) I hope to gain basic knowledge.

Has anyone followed their course? (or similar)
Was it useful?
 
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First Aid certified, CPR and CERT (requires first aid/cpr in my neck of the woods)

The course was pretty good, especially for those who had not gone thru any training before, or to refresh. I care the CERT back and FA gear they gave me with the course, but I have better quality stuff that I got on my own.

First Aid and CPR are well worth the time.
 
jamesmtl said:
I see a lot of people here have PSK and BoB and ...

Who is actually competent to use it? :rolleyes:
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You don't need a certificate to use a PSK or BoB ... I believe you really mean FAK :rolleyes:
I carry a basic first aid kit with the usual components - I don't plan on doing surgery out there.
 
I was a certified EMT-A for years. It is good training and something you never forget.
 
Well I guess this is a surprise for me just like when someone posted about being a few miles drive from the next first aid kit when hunting (?).

In Germany you have to take a first aid course in order to get your driver's license - so nearly everyone has that knowledge. Of course, it's usually several years old and the probably biggest question is if one would refresh it...

Ah, and about the first aid kit: You have to have one in your car - if the police stops you they're gonna ask for your driver's license, a warning triangle and a first aid kit (the latter two probably mainly to get a look at your trunk but that's still the usual way).
 
I realize you don't need a certificate to carry those items. I'm just saying most have first aid kits in their bags. I think most people include a lot of stuff and I question whether they are competent to use it.

I fall into that category. I may be carrying useless items, and if a situation arose where I had to use them, I may incorrectly do so.

(I understood PSK as Personal Survival Kit - which I assumed to include a FAK likewise with the BoB)
 
I have certified first aid and CPR for work. Although it's very basic and wouldn't help me in a "cut you open and fix you case".

A thorough course would certainly be helpful so long as the information's retained.
 
I have a senior first aid certificate. Always find the CPR refresh helpful, the first aid portion, not so much so.
 
I have a first aid and CPR certification, but even for those that don't it's not a bad idea to have a kit with you.

If you feel like you're in over your head, someone else with more experience may stop by to help and it would be good to have the supplies on hand.

My daughter has a spare tire on her car, but I doubt she will ever be the one to change it :D

On a side note, a place that I have taken some advanced firearms training offers a trama first aid class that I intend on taking when I can.
 
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I have to go thru the combat life saver class once a year. I have had to use the stuff I learned in combat. The medics let me give IV's in training sometimes. I guess I am competent enough to use the stuff I have.


mlrs
 
I was a firefighter and EMT-B for a few years... some protocols have changed since but it is a good base.
 
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My dad is an ER Doc and my wife works in ICU. I can fit them both in my pack.
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LOL!

I didn't mention it, but my wife has advanced First Aid training, CPR and a bunch of medically related training I don't remember. (Professional Xray/CT tech). She was the one that went thru and built our FA Kits and made sure myself and my oldest boy knew how to use the gear.
 
i got my certified professional rescuer and first responder, cert in 1st aid, cpr and disease transmission prevention. There's 2 different CPR/1st Aid classes one is basic the other is professional grade. a very easy way to get certs is to look for a life guard training class. it will take a weekend but u will have top notch certs. when i was deployed we had a mandatory 1st aid and cpr class but it wasnt up to par w/ life guards certs... look into it
 
I am starting my emt basic in march...I am doing it for volunteer service at my local vfd/ems......
 
I get CPR certified every year (uncle is an instructor), and First Aid ceritified every 2 years. If its in my pack I know how to use it.
 
I usually keep certified( both first aid and CPR). For first aid training- NOLS has a great 3 day course that is very comprehensive for a short course and the next grade up is Wilderness First Responder. Always good to have knowledge.

Dave
 
I have a first aid course which includes CPR + AED. Also had a 1-day course in disease transmission prevention. Its required in my line of work and is renewed every other year. In my part of the world a basic first aid course is usually offered and paid for by employers. At some companies its even mandatory.

Also took a lifeguard related first aid course a couple of years ago. It was basically the same as the regular one, but included saving and swimming with unconscious or panicstricken people. Had some dive exercises too. Nothing fancy.

I supplemented my training with a book, Wilderness Medicine - Beyond First Aid. I would have preferred a wilderness course/mountain first aid, but none are available in my area.

So yes, i consider myself able to use my FAK competently.
 
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i've taken the outdoor emergency care course that's required by the National Ski Patrol. we retrain every year. cpr every other year. it provides quite a bit of information all geared toward first aid so i'd say i feel very confident using everything in my first aid kit. i think it's good to take any type of first aid course...who wouldn't?! :)
 
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