National Emergency Magazine Volume 8 2015

is clear, then that the person is able
to breathe and if not, they provide
‘rescue breathing’, applying chest
compressions (and thus providing
artificial circulation).
Once the ABCs are secured, First
Aiders then can begin additional
treatments as required, depending on
the accident or illness.
Today’s First Aider is likely to be
trained in dealing with injuries until the
next stage of definitive care (usually an
ambulance with paramedics on board)
arrives.
First Aider training is generally
provided by attending a course,
typically leading to certification. Due
to regular changes in procedures
and protocols-based updated clinical
knowledge – as well as to maintain
skills - attendance at regular refresher
courses or re-certification often is
necessary.
In Australia, nationally-recognised First
Aid certificates can only be issued
by registered training organisations
(RTOs) such as alscotraining, which
is accredited on the National Training
Information System (NTIS).
For more information on this topic visit:
www.alscotraining.com.au/first_aid_
importance.php