[Mike Roper]

Did a first aid course on tuesday , obviously just basics in a day , but its just the basics that can save a life until the pros take over.
Would recommend it to anyone, especially after reading of Richies accident.
Mike

[Straker Cleaning]

Have done St John Ambulance Lifesaver Plus first aid course plus Babies & Children module ......... daughter had accident years ago and i was at a loss .......... never wanted to feel that helpless again, around my family or anywhere else.

[Mike Roper]

Chris , thats exactly it , hate to think I would be helpless if a situation arose.Hopefully I would remember what I learn't.
Mike

[Straker Cleaning]

Used twice in public, once with fallen old lady and again with young kid fell off bike. ............. felt like a hero  :

It comes flooding back ............. old lady hurt arm and i ran into dry cleaners and got large safety pin to fix sleeve of cardigan to body, like a sling , bought pack of tissues in newsagent and stopped bleeding on forehead ............ paramedics were impressed 

[Kev Loomes]

I used to do 4 day courses for work every 3yrs - which was a pain. Used to have to deal with heart attacks, epilepsy, chopped finger, burns, you name it - happy days :

The only time I had to use it personaly was when an old lady fell over opposite my house.

[Neil Williams]

Any training I have had would have been through the Army or Police.
Luckily I can't remember ever needing to really use it other than when a neighbour had his mouth cut open by their dog.
Reassurance and getting the lad to calm down by talking to him in a controlled manner was the answer before going off to hospital for stitches.

[Straker Cleaning]

You hit the nail on the head there ......... confidence to take charge......... half the battle 
My brief TA spell in RMP, did teach first aid but spent too much time avoiding injury to worry what went on around