Advanced First Aid: 3 Things Your Staff Learn

If the people who work for your company are trained in basic first aid, you may want to consider sending them on an advanced first aid course. Advanced first aid will allow your staff to master skills which will help them to deal with emergency situations. Read on to find out about 3 things your staff can learn by taking an advanced first aid course.

How to use an automated defibrillator

Many public places and some commercial buildings now have automated defibrillators installed. These pieces of equipment are designed to administer an electrical shock to the body of someone who is in cardiac arrest. The shock starts the heart beating again and can help to save a person's life. Automated defibrillators are designed to be easy to use. The equipment has easy to follow diagrams and text prompts provide instruction on how to set up and use the kit. However, this equipment should not be used by someone who has not been trained in how to use it. If the defibrillator is used incorrectly, it could harm the patient and the person providing first aid. On an advanced first aid course, your staff will learn how to safely use an automated defibrillator.

How to administer naloxone

Naloxone is a drug which is used when a person experiences an overdose of opiates. The drug floods the opioid receptors, temporarily displacing the opiates which are present there, waking the person from drug-induced stupor while also promoting healthy breathing. This provides a window in which the emergency services can be called. On an advanced first aid course, your staff will learn how to spot the signs of a drug overdose and how to administer naloxone via an injection into fatty tissue.

How to provide paediatric first aid

Because children are so much smaller than adults, the type of first aid which is appropriate to administer to them varies depending on their age and size. At an advanced course, your staff can learn how to provide CPR to a child or baby. They will also learn how to deal with a situation in which a child is choking on food or a small object.

If you are interested in finding out more about the benefit of sending your staff on an advanced first aid course, you should contact a local training provider today. A member of the team will be happy to discuss the options available to you and your team. Reach out to professionals in your area to learn more about various first aid courses. 

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