First aid knowledge has its benefits for both you as an individual and for your community. It prepares you to assist people who become injured in an accident or emergency situation until help arrives. First aid skills can be necessary anytime, anywhere: at home, at work, or in public locations. Having first aid knowledge extends to your family, friends, co-workers, and the community.

Accidents are inevitable, and no one is safe from any potential physical injury, illness, or trauma. The safest and wisest thing that people can do is to be prepared if any accidents or emergency situations happen. This is why it is very important for as many people as possible to have at least a basic knowledge of first aid.

In Australia, CPR training should be renewed annually to refresh existing knowledge, and to ensure that your techniques remain current. Full first aid qualifications should be refreshed every three years. But why is it important to complete a first aid refresher?

Changes to first aid procedures

Recommendations for basic lifesaving techniques and first aid procedures can be updated from time to time. New medical advancements are constantly being made and that’s why health authorities advise first aiders to stay on top of all changes that might have occurred since their training, by taking a first aid refresher course.

A good reminder!

Unlike many other skills, some knowledge can fade with time. Because the need for CPR or first aid in real life situations is rare, you may not have used the skills you learned during your first aid training. The chance that you may have forgotten some part of it is high. To ensure you are still competent and to keep your skills updated and your minds sharp, we recommend you take regular refresher courses.

Stay confident

It is one thing to know the theory of different first aid techniques and practice them on a manikin, but it is another to have the confidence to step in and apply them on a casualty when an emergency happens. Regular training ensures you act quickly and without hesitation during an emergency, which is vital when providing first aid. You need to act quickly and effectively when faced with a potentially stressful medical crisis.

Refreshing your first aid certification

If it has been twelve months since your last CPR training session, you should now refresh your skills and knowledge. If it has been three years or more since you last renewed your first aid training, you should contact a PADI RTO Trainer near you to complete retraining. Refreshing your first aid training is not just about ticking a box, it is ensuring that you have all the required skills and knowledge to save a life.

Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills you need to provide assistance in emergency situations by completing first aid training with PADI RTO. With PADI RTO Trainers located Australia-wide, there’s no need to wait to refresh your skills.

 

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