A group of six candidates participated in the one-day intensive course which covered such areas as cardio pulmonary resuscitation, fractures and dislocations, burns and scalds, head, chest and spinal injuries, fainting and unconsciousness, bandaging techniques, severed limbs, poisoning, bites and stings.
Printing Industries National Manager, Learning and Development, Ian Walz, said trauma management was one of the most important aspects of first aid training.
“People are often unaware of how extensive important trauma management is and how quickly trained personnel need to react to identify and minimise trauma without aggravating the patient’s condition,” he said.
“There are things you need to do and things you shouldn’t do. It’s not just a matter of dealing with shock, but more so with dealing with blood flow, fractures, burns, crush injuries, concussion – the list can be endless.
“Knowing how to react in these situations to identify and manage the trauma until the arrival of medical services can be the difference between life and death in major incidents or help minimise further trauma and discomfort in more routine circumstances.”
Mr Walz said the course was well received by participants.
“I have had many positive comments after the course. It was pleasing to hear that our presenter made it very practical and industry specific, easy to understand and enjoyable to be a part of.
“That tells us we have got the mix of content and presentation right, very important factors when training staff in such crucial areas.”
Mr Walz said the next scheduled Apply First Aid course would be on 18 October at Auburn. The course can also be delivered in-house for larger organisations with several staff needing to be trained. An earlier Sydney course may be scheduled if demand warrants it.
Printing Industries Association of Australia
www.printnet.com.au
Printing Industries National Manager, Learning and Development, Ian Walz, said trauma management was one of the most important aspects of first aid training.“People are often unaware of how extensive important trauma management is and how quickly trained personnel need to react to identify and minimise trauma without aggravating the patient’s condition,” he said.
“There are things you need to do and things you shouldn’t do. It’s not just a matter of dealing with shock, but more so with dealing with blood flow, fractures, burns, crush injuries, concussion – the list can be endless.
“Knowing how to react in these situations to identify and manage the trauma until the arrival of medical services can be the difference between life and death in major incidents or help minimise further trauma and discomfort in more routine circumstances.”
Mr Walz said the course was well received by participants.
“I have had many positive comments after the course. It was pleasing to hear that our presenter made it very practical and industry specific, easy to understand and enjoyable to be a part of.
“That tells us we have got the mix of content and presentation right, very important factors when training staff in such crucial areas.”
Mr Walz said the next scheduled Apply First Aid course would be on 18 October at Auburn. The course can also be delivered in-house for larger organisations with several staff needing to be trained. An earlier Sydney course may be scheduled if demand warrants it.
Printing Industries Association of Australia
www.printnet.com.au
