Would you be able to render First Aid treatment to someone in need?

What a great discussion, I wish more and more people would take a first aid course or at least CPR because it is so very important. It is a good feeling knowing that you know what to do in an emergency, it is something you will always remember. An an EMT I know the importance how CPR helps to save lives.

It's been a long time since I last took a First Aid and Casualty handling course. I think it was in 1996 or 7. I have yet to do a refresher course and probably might in the near future. I have not had to use any of what I learnt but I hope that if I had to, I would remember.

Yes. As an allied health professional I received training in standard first aid and CPR. It proved to be extremely useful because one time I saved my father. We were having lunch at home when he suddenly choked. When it became clear to me that he couldn't cough it out I immediately performed the Heimlich maneuver on him. After a few seconds he was breathing again. I am forever thankful that I had the opportunity to save a loved one's life. I definitely recommend undergoing training.

Well i am not sure about how far knowledge i have in First aid but all i can do is nurse the few wounds caused. Some times i just help recovering from cramps and body pains since i have been a cricketer and was tought how to get them done. Most of the times i just help them out with the medicines and stuff like precautionary measures to stay away from serious affects.

I have both a current CPR/first aide card and also have been trained with the defib. It is required of us at work to have current certs in both. I have been involved with first response (9 years with volunteer fire department) so I have no doubt as to what to do in emergency situations. I also have the knack of being able to stay calm, and know the need of one person 'taking charge'. Like you say, there is always a crowd gather, but for the most part no one person steps up and takes charge and tells one person to call 911, and then assess the injury or begin CPR

i have learned 1st aid 2 years ago and have not used it. but you never know. im glad i took the course cause i want to be on the safe side.

Well, as a trained nurse by profession I could certainly do more than administer a little first aid. lol. But, that is probably not the norm and not the type of respondent you had in mind when you asked. I did hear a very good bit of advice once, though. If something happens, many people (onlookers) freeze up- either they panic and can't think, don't want to get involved, don't know what to do, or figure someone else will do something. If you have the presence of mind to help the person in need...tend to the person first but quickly pick one person in the crowd, look them in the eye and say "CALL 911". Don't just yell for someone to call, or assume someone has thought to do so, because most will consider the reasons above and not do it. Or, it will take longer for someone to realize that no one has done it and then you have lost valuable time. If you look one person in the eye it forces them to take on the responsibility of getting it done.

I am a preschool teacher and we are required to be certified in CPR and first aid. We go to our local Red Cross for training. I takes a couple of hours and about a hundred and fifty dollars and then you are certified. Then you go back each year for retraining. I have a three year old daughter and am grateful and feel more secure knowing how to administer CPR properly. When we go to our training they go over adult and child/infant methods to CPR. If you are interested in learning you should contact your local chapter of the Red Cross and see when they offer classes. Some towns also hold classes for a very small fee, check with your local Parks and Rec department to see if they offer anything.

I could render first aid if needed. I have taken cpr courses, and basic first aid where I work. I also went through an EMT course some years back though I did not pursue that field for employment.

yes ,I know some First Aid treatments.And I often help others.I learned it from school.I think I should thank my mother school?I tried my best to help others that need my help and felt nice when they expressed thanks.