Who has a recognized first aid cetificate?

My senior year of high school(2009) they require you to pass the American Heart Association "Heart saver first aid"(Adult first aid, Environmental emergencies, adult/child cpr and AED) course. I'm still certified until April, but once it expires, im going to see if i can get re certified through my work.
 
taking an emr course is an awesome investment in yourself, if you have extra thousands of dollars, do it
 
I'm certified in Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, and First Aid. I'm looking to get my Lake/Bay Lifeguard certification. I'm also in the process of joining the local Fire Department, so I'll need to get a Firefighter 1 certification eventually.

I really need to build a first aid kit. I always carry one when fishing, but it sucks...

iyyob said:
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
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My Lifeguard cert. class took 3 weekends, including First Aid and CPR/AED. Probably at least 20 hours total.
 
I had BC's Industrial First Aid (Level 2) years ago. Forget it all (from never using it). Cost me $700 bucks every two years to maintain the license. Let it lapse.

got more use out of 30 minutes of hands on instruction on the logging cutblocks, by a Veteran logger, on how to deal with chainsaw and gunshot injuries. That stuck with me.

no plans to renew my ticket.
 
I've had first aid and cpr multiple times...also did a lot of training as a boy scout a couple years back but most of my first aid knowledge is a mixture of that stuff and firsthand experiences in the wilderness.
 
I have a Paramedic License. Been a medic for 3 years. I also still keep my EMT basic current. Had the EMT since 1998.
ACLS, PALS, ITLS, etc. HAZMAT Tech with HAZMAT medical issues training.
Certified in terrorism medical response, bilogical agents and treatment and all that stuff.
Also fire certified with a bunch of other fire certifications.
I reccomend everyone get some form of first aid/CPR training. And not just the initial training, refresh it, especially if you don't work in that line of work.
I've been out, off duty and have seen children start choking and their parents have no clue what to do.
 
EMT-B, Wilderness EMT-B (Though that's not actually recognized in my state, it was a worthwhile class), Red Cross First Aid/CPR instructor, etc.
 
Been a paramedic for 9 years now. I would honestly say that if you can swing the cash and 1-2 nights a week find an emt basic course near you and take it.For those who frequent the backcountry this is a minimum imho. Most of the basic "first aid" courses are VERY basic. Or take you $75 and purchase an emt basic textbook and read up. Practice on your own and ask questions. I would be more than happy to help anyone in the area out or even through emails.

Something like this can go a long way. http://www.amazon.com/Mosbys-EMT-Basic-Textbook-Softcover-Workbook/dp/0323052800
I will look around and see what old textbooks i can find and maybe do a giveaway or passaround if i have anything good.
 
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I started my "recognized" first aid training very young, I think it was around age 8, at which time I took courses through the local Red Cross office. As a teenager I continued and becamed trained as and EMT, Firefigher, and Rescue Technician. Since that time I have taken as many special ops courses as I have been able to including all types of technical rescue, haz-mat, WMD/anti-terrorism, etc. I put this skill set into practice as a volunteer with several agencies. I also continue to take as much training as I have the time to and I attend drills whenever possible. I have learned may great things (all for free I might add) by being involved as a volunteer at the local, regional, and state levels. I think the most important thing that is reinforced at each of the larger scale drills is how underprepared this country is for any real large scale disaster.

I have said this before on this forum and on others that I feel that everyone should be required to take the CERT training as part of the high-school curriculum. It sould be a requirement for "citizenship" much the same as registering for selective service is a requirement.
 
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