Does anyone know anything about first aid? Is there such thing as 'qualified first aider'?

I want to learn first-aid, mainly for personal benefits but also it may help to have skills relating to first-aid in the workplace - I presumed that there would be a set course that someone would undertake to become 'qualified'.

I've looked on St John's website and also Red Cross and seen the courses that they offer, but apart from the skills what accreditation do they offer? And what do you have to do to maintain that accreditation?

Any help / advice is appreciated, thanks.

Posted By: Jacksons_Twelfth on June 7th 2014 at 12:37:10

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Does anyone know anything about first aid? Is there such thing as 'qualified first aider'? (General Chat) - Jacksons_Twelfth, Jun 7, 12:37:10
- Yes. I'm a qualified first aider off of the Red Cross. (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Jun 7, 15:24:41
  - Explains why you kept touching me... (General Chat) - BigGrantHolt, Jun 7, 16:31:53
- Personally, I'd stick to first aid out of work, and constantly revise what you've learnt (General Chat) - pants, Jun 7, 13:54:53
- all of our qualified first aiders at work receive the training from St Johns (General Chat) - South_West_Canary, Jun 7, 12:50:55
  - thinking about it, I recall one of them saying (General Chat) - South_West_Canary, Jun 7, 12:53:04
- Many workplaces will recommend courses to a given standard (General Chat) - Old Man, Jun 7, 12:47:32
- i think you will find (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Jun 7, 12:46:11
- You get a sustificate and a card to say what level you are "accredited" at (General Chat) - Colney Rodent, Jun 7, 12:45:12

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