Emergencies are always unpredictable and you can never know when your first aid skills might be needed. First aid competence is a vital life skill – knowing what to do and having the confidence to do it can make all the difference in a rescue situation.
The FRC first aid course that you have completed has given you a solid knowledge base and the ability to act competently in a variety of situations where timely, life-saving first aid is critical.
First aid is a life skill that can make you invaluable in an emergency.
The knowledge and skills that you have learned on your first aid course can also be used proactively to make life safer for you and your loved ones. You now know how to identify hazards and dangers in your environment, which can help you to avoid and prevent accidents.
You will also have learned about risks associated with various illnesses, and that knowledge can guide you to change your habits and lifestyle to lower your risk of sudden illness.
Talk to your loved ones about what each member of the family should do if a situation arises at home that requires first aid or a call to emergency services. It is also a good idea to proactively identify risks and hazards in your environment and to prepare mentally for dealing with an injury.
Make sure that everyone knows where first aid supplies are kept in the house or in the car and how to use them.
The Finnish Red Cross has first aid teams in several locations throughout Finland. The first aid teams provide opportunities to practise first aid skills and build confidence to administer first aid in a variety of emergencies.
First aid skills need to be practised regularly to maintain competence. You can never know when your first aid skills might be needed. Make sure that you are ready to help when the need arises, just like you would like to be helped if you were in trouble.
You can find out more about first aid teams here.
Picture: Marjaana Malkamäki, Finnish Red Cross
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