A New Batch of First Aiders
I participated in a 2 day Basic Operational First Aid competency course with the girl guides of Girl Guides Open Company and the sea scouts from Seal 30. It was a chance for me to renew my certification as well as stay up to date with the latest American Heart Association standards.
We covered topics that cover basic first aid for bandaging, fractures, cardiac conditions, as well as their respective treatments. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) was also taughts.
For our tests, an online theory quiz as well a situational and scenario based practicals were done, but with minimal contact and via a debate style.
Also, I am pleased to announce that everyone has passed the test!
All standard operating procedured to tackle and prevent COVID were taken by participants and trainers including sanitising, physical distancing where possible as well as wearing masks when possible.