Hey, remember our first aid class challenge?
Remember back here, when I suggested that you try to take a first aid class before school? Did you get it done? Yeah, neither did I . I had good intentions, so I decided not to let the matter drop.
I found and reviewed online classes for both first aid and CPR, and to be honest, I am pleased with the results. On a personal level, I feel more prepared for an emergency than I have in a long time.
If you choose to take these type of classes online, I might agree that the goal here is for you to finish with a strong enough grasp of the information that you have 100% confidence that you would be able to perform in an emergency. Confidence, my friends, is the key. Not cockiness. You need to know in your heart of hearts, telling yourself the absolute truth, if you feel like you could perform in an emergency. If the answer is no, consider spending some of your surfing time dedicated to learning some first aid skills or emergency preparedness skills.
Also, as part of our back to basics emphasis, I remember when first aid and CPR training was something we could regularly count on in our social groups, school gatherings and church socials. But first aid training does not automatically get taught to all members of our society, depending on where your school might place that particular class in their curriculum. Therefore, first aid and/or CPR training might be something you want to organize for a family evening together so you all get a chance to practice.
I did not review much because I did not find a lot that was available at no cost, but here is the little I found:
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First Aid Web (http://www.firstaidweb.com/) courses did a good, if very short, job of explaining first aid procedures. There were not pictures or hands on anything to slow down processing, but if you have a vivid imagination, I suppose it would fit the bill well. Important to note that the information on this website is free, but the certification or proof that you took the classes will cost you. Cost varies per certification needed.
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I found one Google video (http://video.google.com/ and search for first aid) that in twenty minutes gives you a brief first aid course with a quickie CPR overview too. Surprising, first aid classes were hard to find. I actually expected to find a lot more videos for things like this, but apparently people only want you to learn emergency preparedness if you pay for it. Wild!
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The Red Cross puts out a number of publications (some available online) that cover different emergency situations including pet emergencies, natural disasters and more.
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And finally, on our local Red Cross chapter web page, I did review what emergency help was available now, so I feel like I could cope in a crisis, if necessary.
Do you feel confidence that you know what to do in a medical emergency yet?
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