Being First-Aid Certified can be one of the best assets a medical or care provider can have.
It is the kind of assistance provided to a person suffering from a sudden illness or injury. The purpose of care that has to be given must preserve the life, should promote recovery, and prevent the condition from getting worse. It may include initial intervention or supervision of treatment and procedures prior to professional medical help available.
It may include:
- Performing CPR while waiting for an ambulance
- Complete treatment of minor conditions
- Applying plaster to a cut