A group of Year 10 science students recently completed an 'emergency first aid at work' course, intended to give a basic understanding of first aid.
The course introduced students to the fundamental, theoretical and practical aspects of first aid management and basic first aid skills. This included unconscious casualties, resuscitation, shock management and wounds and control of bleeding and burns and scalding. The students are now certified to give first aid for the next three years.
One student said: "I chose to do the first aid course because I didn’t want to pass up on such a great opportunity which I might not get later on in life. It was a very interesting course which kept everyone engaged and was very hands-on, which was my favourite part of the course – being able to practice demonstrated skills. Even if I decide not to renew or re-do the course when my certificate expires, I have learnt valuable life skills which I will always carry with me and will be able to use if I need to."
Well done to all students involved.