First Aid Facts and FAQ, Advice about First Aid Training Bangkok

This section is intended as a general guide to Frequently Asked Questions on Emergency First Response Courses and CPR & First Aid Training and does not intend to replace professional advice for any Serious Illnesses or Injuries.

Frequent Questions about CPR AED and First Aid Training Certifications
1) What is CPR?
2) What is an AED and why would I want to learn about it?
3) How often should I renew my skills?
4) What is medic first aid?
5) My St John (SJA) first aid certification needs renewing, do you offer a CPR Recertification?
6) What is the 'Good Samaritan' law and how does it protect lay person rescuers?
7) What is the meaning of BLS & ACLS and what is the difference between the two?

Frequent Questions about Emergency First Response Courses
1) Who can take an Emergency First Response Provider Course?
2) What is Emergency First Response?
3) What do the various Emergency First Response courses include?
4) What's the difference between the EFR Primary Care and Secondary Care Courses?
5) Can you recommend a first aid website for current CPR guidelines and First Aid Regulations?

Frequent Questions about Our Emergency First Response CPR & First Aid Classes
1) Where can I take an Emergency First Response course?
2) Do we offer 'In House' Training such as at my workplace or factory?
3) How much do classes cost?
4) What should I bring to the classes and what kind of clothing is best?
5) How long are the Emergency First Response courses?
6) What are the required course materials?
7) How do I sign up?
8) I want CPR & First Aid training, but I'm too busy to attend a full day course. Is there an alternative?

Frequent Questions about Our Emergency First Response CPR Instructor Level Courses
1) What courses can I teach as an Emergency First Response Instructor?
2) What are the advantages of becoming an Emergency First Response Instructor?
3) How long does the Emergency First Response Instructor course take?
4) What are the prerequisites for the Instructor course?
5) I am a current Medical Professional (EMT, Paramedic, Nurse or Doctor). Do I qualify for the Instructor Course?
6) What if I am already an Instructor with another certifying organisation?
7) What if I completed a CPR/First Aid provider course but my card has expired?
8) I would like to become a CPR Instructor but I've never had any CPR or First Aid training?
9) Who sets the price for the courses I teach as an EFR Instructor?

Frequent Questions about CPR AED and First Aid Training Certifications
1) What is CPR?
CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation which is a combination of rescue breathing and chest compressions delivered to victims thought to be in cardiac arrest. When cardiac arrest occurs, the heart stops pumping blood and the victim in Ventricular Fibrillation cardiac arrest, needs CPR and delivery of a shock to the heart, called Defibrillation. CPR can support a small amount of blood flow to the heart and brain to “buy time” until normal heart function is restored.

2) What is an AED and why would I want to learn about it?
AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator which is an easy-to-use portable machine that automatically delivers a shock to a patient who is not breathing and has no heartbeat. In the hands of knowledgeable responders, AED units dramatically increase the survival rate of these patients because early intervention is of paramount importance. Many businesses, governmental agencies, recreational facilities and public places are making AEDs readily available for properly trained personnel.

3) How often should I renew my skills?
After successfully completing the course, participants receive a course completion card for the Primary and Secondary Care courses and is valid for two full years. Emergency Responders can complete a cpr recertification class to refresh their skills and renew their certification through a short skills practice session or as part of a regular Emergency First Response class.

4) What is medic first aid?
It's an unfortunate daily fact that many people have some kind of mishap or get sick. For some, the seriousness of the illness or injury may not necessarily render them unconscious and their condition may not be immediately life threatening, yet they still might need medical care. First Aid Courses teach you how to assist injured and ill patients by offering medical care while waiting for the Emergency Services to arrive. Assuming that your primary assessment has not recognised any life threatening signs or symptoms from the patient, your first aid procedures provide care that reassures, eases pain and reduces the risk of further harm.

5) My St John (SJA) first aid certification needs renewing, do you offer CPR Recertifications?
We fully appreciate that St John Ambulance is a self-funding charitable organisation dedicated to helping people in sickness, distress, suffering or danger. We welcome all St John First Aid rescuers to join our Emergency First Response refresher courses for quick and easy CPR Recertification.

6) What is the 'Good Samaritan' law and how does it protect lay person rescuers?
Good Samaritan Laws (or related local laws) are enacted to encourage people to come to the aid of others. In general, they protect individuals who voluntarily offer assistance to those in need and are created to provide immunity against liability. Therefore, it would be wise to determine the extent and use of Good Samaritan laws in your local area. Good Samaritan Law

7) What is the meaning of BLS & ACLS and what is the difference between the two?
The term BLS stands for 'Basic Life Support' whereas ACLS stands for 'Advanced Cardiac Life Support'. Generally, you might need the ACLS qualification if you intend to work in the medical profession, such as ER, CCU or ICU.

Frequent Questions about Emergency First Response Courses
1) Who can take an Emergency First Response Provider Course?
Anyone who is interested in acquiring or updating CPR and First Aid skills.

2) What is Emergency First Response?
Emergency First Response is the fastest-growing international CPR, AED and First Aid training organization, with more than 31,000 instructors world-wide. Emergency First Response Participant courses include Primary Care (CPR), Secondary Care (first aid) and Care for Children courses, as well as a recommended Automated External Defibrillator (AED) component and Emergency Oxygen use.

3) What do the various Emergency First Response courses include?
Each course provides detailed instruction on how to perform specific Emergency patient care skills (CPR and first aid) and basic life support (BLS).

4) What's the difference between the Emergency First Response Primary Care and Secondary Care Courses?
The Emergency First Response Primary Care and Secondary Care courses meet the needs of anyone who wants to learn CPR and first aid. There are no special restrictions or requirements on teaching Emergency First Response Primary Care and Secondary Care courses to consumers or in the workplace. However, the Emergency First Response Region-specific courses offer a complete and ongoing solution to meeting workplace compliance standards in CPR, AED and First Aid training in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.

5) Can you recommend a first aid website for current CPR guidelines and First Aid Regulations?
Assuming that you have bookmarked our First Aid Website, we would also like to offer a few useful first aid web links for your research and convenience;
American Heart Association
Emergency First Response
The American Red Cross

Frequent Questions about Our Emergency First Response CPR & First Aid Classes
1) Where can I take an Emergency First Response course?
We offer Emergency First Response CPR, AED & First Aid Training Courses in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, Pattaya, Phuket and other selected areas in Thailand.

2) Do we offer 'In House' Training such as at my workplace or factory?
Yes most certainly - We Come To You. We feel that our on site training adds many benefits which include a more relaxed atmosphere for the students in familiar surroundings and it generally creates a better learning environment as well. For more information please contact: firstaidthailand[at]gmail.com

3) How much do classes cost?
All our CPR Courses include the Emergency First Response Training Manuals and the EFR Certification in CPR, First Aid and/or AED valid for two years and our CPR Refresher Recertification Courses start from 2,990 baht.

4) What should I bring to the classes and what kind of clothing is best?
We provide everything that is needed for certification and we would suggest that smart but comfortable clothing appropriate for floor skills would be best.

5) How long are the Emergency First Response courses?
It varies depending on how your course is conducted. For example, it might be as short as three to four hours for both Primary and Secondary Care courses, if your course incorporates independent study. If the Primary and Secondary Care courses do not incorporate independent study, they could take from five to eight hours since the course is performance-based.

6) What are the required course materials?
Emergency First Response courses are supported by a full contingent of educational materials & Course Evaluation Survey, including:
* Emergency First Response Participant manual (with independent study section, skill workbook and reference guide)
* Emergency First Response Primary Care and Secondary Care DVD presentation
* Emergency First Response Care for Children Participant manual (with independent study section, skill workbook and reference guide) used for the Primary Care and Secondary Care courses for infants and children up to eight years old.
* Emergency First Response Care for Children Care DVD presentation

7) How do I sign up?
Whether you are interested in Emergency Responder™ courses or in becoming an Emergency First Response Instructor, contact us by email or use our Contact Form, and we'll get you started.

8) I want CPR & First Aid training, but I'm too busy to attend a full day course. Is there an alternative?
We claim to be one of the most flexible and convenient training schools in Thailand for our first aid lessons and CPR certifications. We fully appreciate that busy people and parents can't always find the free time for a full day class. We are pleased to offer these busy students a series of half day classes that will eventually lead to the certification once all of the course requirements have been met.

Frequent Questions about Our Emergency First Response CPR Instructor Level Courses
1) What courses can I teach as an Emergency First Response Instructor?
As an Emergency First Response Instructor, you are qualified to teach Adult, Child and Infant CPR, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use, First Aid and Emergency Oxygen Administration.

2) What are the advantages of becoming an Emergency First Response Instructor?
With a worldwide network of Instructor Trainers, you can attend the Instructor course at a site near you or if you already have a current instructor certification with another agency, you may be able complete the Instructor Crossover course by Independent Study. Outstanding Business Support, Quality Educational Materials, Convenience and Flexibility are just some of the added benefits of becoming an Emergency First Response Instructor.

3) How long does the Emergency First Response Instructor course take?
The EFR Instructor course takes about 14 hours over a period of two days.

4) What are the prerequisites for the Instructor course?
To enter the Emergency First Response Instructor course, you must be 18 years old and have completed adult cpr and 1st aid training in the past 24 months. If you do not meet the prerequisites, you must take additional training before you take the Instructor course.

5) I am a current Medical Professional (EMT, Paramedic, Nurse or Doctor). Do I qualify for the Instructor Course?
Yes! As a current medical professional you are qualified to enter the Emergency First Response Instructor Course without first completing the Emergency First Response Primary Care and Secondary Care courses.

6) What if I am already an Instructor with another certifying organisation?
Instructors with current certifications from other certifying organisations are eligible for the Emergency First Response Instructor Crossover course and you may be able to complete this course by Independent Study.

7) What if I completed a CPR/First Aid provider course but my card has expired?
If you've have previous CPR, AED and First Aid training for adults, infants and children but your card is expired, you must first complete the Emergency First Response Primary Care & Secondary Care Course. This training can be completed in as little as one day and can be provided by your Instructor Trainer in conjunction with your Emergency First Response Instructor course.

8) I would like to become a CPR Instructor but I've never had any CPR or First Aid training?
No problem! All you need to do is complete the Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care courses first. This takes about a day and it can be provided by your Instructor Trainer in conjunction with your Emergency First Response Instructor course.

9) Who sets the price for the courses I teach as an EFR Instructor?
You do. We can provide you with general guidelines, but you will ultimately be the one to determine the price for your First Aid Courses.

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