Last week we welcomed Ian from Pro Trainings who delivered First Aid training to all of our staff.
Demonstrating how to apply a splint to a broken arm
Having First Aid training will help our staff to support visitors should they need assistance in a medical emergency. Just last year we had a number of visitors who needed help due to pre-existing medical conditions, including a heart attack. The staff who dealt with this at the time were trained at our last First Aid training, but with a number of new members of staff on the team, and certificates only valid for three years, it was time for everyone to have a refresher.
Rob and Pete working on their CPR skills
The training covered the most current guidelines for First Aiders, and went through several practical skills assessments, such as delivering CPR, dressing a wound and choking. We also covered the differences between infant, child and adult care, as our visitors span all ages,
Demonstrating how to help if someone is choking
Whilst everyone had fun over the course of the training, this does have a serious purpose, as one day we might be called upon to help save someone’s life, either at work or out and about in our own time.
Bethany discovering an unconscious Catherine now knows how to place her in the recovery position and get help.
Centre Manager Maz said “I thought Ian was a great instructor. These lessons are invaluable as things change periodically and its good to have a refresher. I really enjoyed the child resuscitation as I’ve never been shown that before so with 13 Grandkids its good to know.”