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I live in NJ and am in High School. I would like to be certified in CPR and First Aid and ANYTHING ELSE I CAN. How would I go about doing this? Again, beside first aid and CPR is there anything else that I can be certified in? Lastly, I do NOT want to be an EMT at all, I want to become a surgeon, but that is beside the point so just answer my question please.

DEBORAH A asked:


I recently had an accident at work as the cupboard door fell on my foot and aggrevated an old injury. I called my employer(I was on my own in the shop) to ask if there were any tubigrips or bandages she said we didn’t sell any(I work in a shop) to look in the first aid box. I did look and it hadn’t been checked since 1989 and didn’t have any plasters just cotton wool and some antiseptic formula like tcp or something. I had to send my boyfriend to get me one. I was then made to work with a torn ligament up and down ladders all day because my employer had to go home as she had left the oven on! she also knew that the cupboard was broken and unsafe as she said oh it has fallen on me hundreds of times but it hasn’t caused me any problems.

Keeping a paltry box of band aids or a tube of cleaning solution in a drawer is simply not sufficient for handling an unexpected emergency. Surprisingly, many Australians don’t keep well stocked first aid kits in the home – and some very tragic results can occur.

First Aid Kits In The Home -

Whether your home is big or small, it’s critical to keep a well stocked first aid kit in an easy-to-access place in the home. You can purchase a kit through a Brisbane first aid supplier; once you have one, let everyone in the house know precisely where you plan on keeping it. With many accidents, even fractions of a second can make a difference; the more time it takes for someone to find the required supplies, the higher the risk of a serious injury or a life threatening complication. Don’t put the health and safety of the people in your home at risk: keep a first aid keep somewhere safe and sound.

First Aid Kits In The Car -

Many of us spend a great deal of time in our vehicles. Even if you don’t, keeping in mind the fact that accidents can happen anywhere and at anytime means that it’s imperative to keep a first aid kit in your car. A minor cut can become a major problem if you don’t have the bandages or band aids within easy reach. Why let an otherwise innocuous incident blow up into a major deal, when a well stocked first aid kit can save the day? Better yet, get some training through Brisbane first aid courses; you’ll have the supplies you need and you’ll know just what to do, no matter what.

First Aid Kits In The Workplace -

Work-related injuries are a very serious and real problem. Even if you work in a seemingly safe office environment, mishaps happen all the time. It’s very smart to keep at least a couple of first aid kits in a few strategically placed – and well advertised – locations in the office. For this reason, regardless of where an accident may occur, all employees should know exactly where they can locate the required supplies. A resolution to an accident will be much easier to reach, and everyone will benefit from this preparedness.

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Jessie H asked:


I need to get a cpr and first aid certificate before April 20th. I have tried all the places in my community that offer the classes but no one can do them in time for a interview i am going to, is there a site online where i can take the classes?
I have found many sites but not sure if they are fraudulent or not.

The first few minutes after an injury or medical emergency are the most crucial to determine the rate and duration of recovery. Knowing what to do in the event of an injury or emergency will help you stay calm and take the proper actions and precautions to help the victim have the best chances of a full recovery.

For example, would you know when you need to call a doctor if you or someone you know gets a cut? Answer: Anytime a cut is deep, gaping or you cannot get the edges to stay together, you should call a doctor. Also, if you cannot get out some of the dirt, if the cut is a facial wound or bleeds for more then ten minutes, it needs professional attention.

If you work with other people, have children or spend time participating in sports or other hobbies that could result in injuries, you should know first aid. You never know when someone might get injured and knowing what to do to at least help them feel comfortable until professional help arrives will be so beneficial to the patient. Of course, you often cannot do it alone. It’s important to have supplies on hand just in case of an emergency (and a box of adhesive bandages doesn’t count as a first aid kit!) Having a well stocked first aid kit in your home and vehicle and a smaller kit in your purse or briefcase will ensure that you’re prepared where ever you are.

In addition to knowing basic first aid skills, becoming certified in CPR is a great skill as well. Studies show that one out of every seven people has the opportunity to use CPR at least once in their lifetime. When someone is not breathing, their brain does not get the oxygen it needs and irreversible brain damage can occur within four to six minutes and death can occur within ten minutes.

Taking a course on first aid and CPR can help you help the people you encounter on a daily basis. Furthermore, knowing these skills will help you remain calm in the event of an emergency because you’ll know exactly what you need to do.

Emergencies: How to Prevent Them or at Least Avoid the Detrimental Effects of Them

Emergencies happen; it’s a fact of life. Here are some tips to help you prevent emergencies or at least to help you avoid detrimental effects if they do occur:

Medical Emergencies. The best way to avoid medical emergencies is to get yearly physicals and to make sure you take care of your body through exercise and proper nutrition. If you do begin experiencing out-of-the-ordinary symptoms you can often avoid major medical issues if you get it checked out early. Avoiding the doctor’s office is not one of the best ways to prevent medical emergencies.

Auto Emergencies. First and foremost, make sure that you keep your vehicle tuned up. This is the best way to prevent unexpected breakdowns. Secondly, keep a first aid kit in your vehicle as well as an emergency roadside kit that contains flares, blankets, a shovel and a spare tire. Also make sure that everyone wears their seatbelts at all times and that children are secured in approved safety seats. To ensure that you’re using the safety seats properly, follow the directions for your particular model. You can also go to your local police or fire station and have someone who is specially trained install your safety seats and show you how to properly use them.

Sports Injuries. If you or your children participate in sports, make sure that the athlete has a complete physical before participating. It’s also important to learn proper stretching techniques to use before and after physical activity. Also, have access to first aid supplies whenever you are participating or watching a sport in case of an injury.

Taking precautions and knowing what you can do to prevent emergencies can help you make the proper decisions to keep you and your family safe.

First Aid Tips


1. Keep a list of emergency numbers near your phone. This list should include the numbers for the local police, fire, poison control, hospital and emergency contacts.

2. Keep well-stocked first aid kits in your home and vehicle. These first aid kits should include alcohol wipes, antiseptic, bandages, adhesive bandages, gauze, tape, burn cream, hydrocortisone cream, eyewash kits, cold packs, scissors, latex gloves, tweezers and index cards with the medical history (such as allergies) of each family member.

3. Keep a list of your medications in your wallet or purse. This list should include the name of the medication, the prescribing doctor, the strength, the doses and the regimen.

4. Before you hop in the car to take someone to the emergency room, do a quick evaluation to see if you need an ambulance. If you can get to the hospital relatively quickly, you might get there faster than an ambulance can get to you and back.

5. Prepare children on how to use 911. Teach them what to dial and in what occasions they should dial it. Also, by each phone have a card that lists your address and phone number.

You CAN Protect Your Loved Ones In An Emergency–By Being Prepared!

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first aid is a very good work out in the teens and early to.

not me asked:


I am thinking about getting into child care, and i know i should be first aid and cpr certified… how do i go about doing that? and how expensive is it?