First Aid and CPR Training and Certification.
CPR and first aid – they are skills that everyone who works in child care, aged care or hospitality should have, but not nearly enough people do. There are numerous reasons why people don’t take up first aid training, which can range from a lack of motivation to a lack of resources, but whatever these reasons may be, one fact remains; not enough people are getting CPR and first aid training, especially in a professional hospitality, aged care or child care venue setting.
An understanding of CPR first aid isn’t a specialised skill reserved for a select few; anyone can train in first aid if they so choose, and there are training partners like Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) that provide the services and facilities necessary to achieve proficiency in the application of basic first aid .
As well, there are practical benefits to taking up training in first aid for the workplace. Below are some examples of such benefits, and what they contribute to the workplace
INCREASED AWARENESS
Learning CPR first aid is a significant step to take in terms of gaining awareness of one’s capabilities with the treatment of injuries and other life-saving practices. For example, in understanding how cuts and bruises are treated, personnel can also understand how these injuries occur. In understanding how wounds are formed and treated, staff are better equipped in knowing how to avoid these injuries. Becoming more safety aware helps in lessening the frequency of injuries that occur in the workplace.
As well, learning life-saving practices can help personnel better recognise the symptoms of injury in others, in turn helping them access or receive treatment more quickly.
SAVE LIVES
Of course, the critical point is that CPR and first aid training services are the social responsibility of taking care of those around you both at work and at home. In learning the skills necessary for saving lives, basic first aid addresses this social responsibility, or at least improves a person’s chances of survival when it comes to grievous injuries and situations in child care and aged care facilities.
EFFECTIVE APPLICATION OF TRAINING SKILLS
CPR and first aid are only useful if performed correctly. This is why training in first aid is crucial – the incorrect application of first aid can lead to a worsening of a person’s conditions. In dire circumstances, this could even lead to death, especially if CPR and/or first aid are administered in a manner that causes more damage than good.
SENSE OF SECURITY
Knowing CPR and first aid can significantly help in providing a sense of security in a an aged care community, hospitality venue or workplace in child care. Generally speaking, uncertainty can lead to the development of an unpleasant environment, which isn’t conducive for productivity in the workplace.
In having certified training in basic first aid, staff are able to make informed decisions about any accidents that may occur. In eliminating or lessening the uncertainty that comes from a lack of training in basic first aid, the workplace environments like child care facilities and schools are able to share with staff and parents that their students are in capable hands.
MORALE BOOST
There’s an absolute satisfaction to be found in learning new skills, especially ones that are practical and specialised. While basic first aid is intended to be a skill that everyone can learn regardless of age, the truth is not enough people take up the training. Learning basic first aid can give learners a sense of accomplishment and social responsibility, which can translate to a more positive outlook on life in general.
These are some of the reasons to take up training in basic first aid and gain a CPR and first aid certificate.
Contact us at CTA Training Specialists and get trained today.