First Aid Certification Requirement

Goals of First Aid 

• Preserve life.
  
• Prevent illness or injury from becoming worse.
  
• Relieve pain, if possible.
  
• Promote recovery.
  
• Protect the unconscious.
  

"It includes initial intervention in a serious condition prior to professional medical help being available, such as performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) while awaiting an ambulance, as well as the complete treatment of minor conditions, such as applying a plaster to a cut. First aid is generally performed by someone with basic medical training. Mental health first aid is an extension of the concept of first aid to cover mental health.
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The bandaging of battle wounds is shown on Classical Greek pottery from c. 500 BCE, whilst the parable of the Good Samaritan includes references to binding or dressing wounds."

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First Aid Levels of Training

• CPR "A" - Adult 
  

• • CPR "A" with Adult skills and Automated External Defibrillator where applicable. There are no child or infant skills covered in this level. This is the level of CPR included with Workplace Emergency First Aid.
• CPR "B" - Children/ Infants
  
• • CPR "B" covers infant and child training and Automated External Defibrillator where applicable. No adult skills are covered. This is the level of CPR that is included with most Emergency First Aid programs.
• CPR "C" - Complete
  
• • CPR "C" is the complete package including CPR for adults, children and infant skills as well as Automated External Defibrillator where applicable. This level of CPR is included with most Emergency and Standard First Aid courses across the industry. It’s also offered as a stand-alone course by many companies.
• CPR "HCP" - Healthcare Provider 
  
• • CPR "HCP" is generally training at the level of hospital emergency staff, paramedics, firefighters and other emergency services personnel. HCP training includes all the skills of CPR "C" with the addition of special airway opening techniques for spinal patients, pulse checks, rescue breathing, two-person CPR strategies and use of the BVMR (Bag Valve Mask Resuscitator).