what is the relevance of a current first aid certificate?
539927
it means you are up to date with latest first aid procedures and even if you know them all already it never does any harm to reivise what you know and practise makes perfect. The more you practice CPR the more confident you will be if you have to do it for real.
77839
The basic role of the student, in my opinion, is AWARENESS of what to do during and after disasters. This would lessen panicking, paranoid and uncontrollable people running around. Also, knowing what to do when disaster strikes will also lessen the death toll. Knowing what to do after disaster, and at least basic first aid, will enable students help the authorities in saving lives.
643062
Do not read first aid.  I got 3 or 4 questions out of 350 from first aid.  Focus on the scientific concepts not on rote memorization.  Every question will make you think not regurgitate.  Take the kaplan course and do at least 10,000 questions.  There are no other books you need.
966830
Take a course in first aid and get certified in CPR. You may want to learn about childcare (giving baths, changing diapers, etc) for more experience. I have never heard of a babysitting license?
688108
You will need to get training and certification from the appropriate organization (YMCA, Red Cross, etc...).\nYou will need training and certification in First Aid, Adult Child and Infant CPR.  You may even need a WSI certification.\n\nYour potential employers will more accurately tell you what they will require you to have.\n\nAlso, you need ot be a pretty strong swimmer to begin with.
471841
I passed my first time, then again I ve been an EMT for 4 years on a 911 rig. A lot of labor questions. \nAnd for the first questions its 1 minute of CPR, the attach AED. \nSecond, NEVER place any padding inside any wound or in this case vagina. Place outside. Best thing study, good luck!
857887
no, but having someone who has the authority to move people on, if they are causing an obstruction, or other common sense things, such as checking that fire extinguishers are in their places, and haven't been (ab)used is a very useful thing, as it takes away the problem of "everybody thinking it's somebody's job, and nobody doing it" as it were... I've been in situations where a person authorised to do a check has noticed a fire extinguisher had been abused, and had it replaced has saved an area of a building I've been present in, because shortly after the replacement, a fire broke out, and the extinguisher was brought into action, thereby saving the building... if the extinguisher hadn't been replaced, the building may have been burned to the ground!
716226
always check peoples pockets for ID or medication cards.........if your gonna put them in the recovery position, always check for needles cause u could get a needle stick injury, and always try and find out if the person has a heart condition because you must never raise the legs of someone with a heart condition and keep the person warm because the body slows down and starts shutting down organs...........but the first role should always in every emergency.........look for danger,,,,,,,then airway....breathing........circulation.......and always phone 999 straight.
404067
http://www.accidentreconstruction.com/news/mar06/032906a.asp\n\nhttp://www.firstaid-direct.co.uk/browse.htm\n\nhttp://www.dnv.com/maritime/shipclassification/cmc/fire_safety/index.asp
1011245
It will depend on whether you are getting certified by the YMCA or the Red Cross..each is different..but basically (and this is from the YMCA test..i haven't take the Red Cross one) you will need to know about what to do in an emergency (first aid, chain of command, accident reports, etc).  You will also need to know about performing rescues and about operating a pool (safety procedures, keeping the pool clean and in good repair, what to do in lightening storms or in emergencies). You will need to know about first aid..caring for hypothermia, hyperthermia, stroke, heart attack, what to do if a victim is bleeding. You will have to know how to clean up after an emergency and what forms to fill out.  This is just a general review...whatever agency is certifying you should have a book that will go over what you need to know..otherwise the test will be difficult.  The YMCA one took me about two hours to complete and it has about 200 questions...multiple choice, true/false, and some written questions.
816593
Don't know where you would find one but don't stress. The written exam is mad easy. The practical exam is what trips people up. Just remember to wash your hands properly before and after. Good luck!
1005570
Yep, I'd do it. I've been certified since I was 11, so that's... 27 years.\n\nOf course, when I was 11, I didn't weigh enough to perform the act, but, I've always lived to be the hero. I've saved two children from drowning, and one (my own daughter) from being hit by a car. I've never been afraid of blood and guts (I've seen enough of my own), and my clearest moments are usually when someone is in need of help. The last time I took CPR was when my father was terminal with cancer. He signed a DNR form, which means Do Not Resuscitate. Big waste of time for me. A couple of months after Dad died, Mom had an implantable defibrillator put into her. So, why have I been taking these classes my whole life? Is there some unwritten rule that says after you get certified, you can't use the skills? I dunno. Mom's still more active than me, I guess we'll find out when the battery on that damn thing gives out.\n\nGrant G: The purpose of chest compressions is to circulate blood. The purpose of breathing is to oxygenate the blood, so it does some good. \n\nEveryone else (not gonna read through the rest): If you haven't taken the classes, DON'T PERFORM CPR!
1051599
Check with an adult...its probably 12 if youre watching children in your family and 14 for other kids....but if youre babysitting you should be certified in cpr and first aid because anything can happen and someone elses life is in your hands
763
just do a search such as "first aid poster chart" in google. here's one one for 12.00 http://secure.postercompliance.com/index.php?crn=0&rn=192&action=show_detail
942114
You can find some info here: http://www.coursework4you.co.uk/sprtcasec211.htm
471324
Have seen it in London Drugs (in Canada). But at my last first aid course they told us not to use it b/c putting odd liquid on wounds isn't the best thing to do.
1057534
You have to be certified in something, even CNA's have to be certified. It is great you have all the book smarts behind you, but in the medical profession there is not to many choices  if you are not certified at something.