First Aid Training Qualifications

First aid training is your first line of support to friends, family and other individuals who may experience trauma from accidents or health-related problems. You must demonstrate a firm grasp of proper first aid techniques to qualify as first aid certified, as well as fulfill certain requirements.

CPR Training

• Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation is a vital lesson in first aid training. You must be able to properly assess an individual for heart cessation and then administer the correct order of breaths and pulmonary thrusts. You must have CPR training to avoid civil suits in the event of its failure.

Chocking Scenarios

• First aid training entails that you be able to properly assess when an individual is choking and act accordingly. You must be able to clear a victim's mouth or throat of obstructions using your finger or the Heimlich maneuver.

Defibrillation Techniques

• Depending on the certification, you may learn how to use a defibrillator on individuals who experience heart attacks or other situations where pulmonary activity ceases. You should only use a defibrillator if you have experience to avoid injuring yourself or others.

Temporarily Treating Blood Loss

• First aid training provides you with the skills necessary to temporarily dress wounds before professional first responders arrive at an accident. You will qualify to properly wrap bleeding injuries with correct pressure and materials to avoid infection and severe blood loss.

Bone Fractures and Breaks

• You must qualify to address bone fractures and breaks in your first aid training. Responding to such injuries is usually meant for a temporary measure before proper treatment, which includes the correct splint application method.