First Aid Training

Well I finally got my First Aid training by Red Cross. I seemed to always have something going on when these trainings were taking place, but I actually got to go tonight. I was in a room with 10 complete strangers, mostly non-students. That made me more nervous going in, because I am usually shy when I do not know anyone and am in a large group. However, this older man sat down beside me and just chit-chatted (is that a word?) with me all class. He definitely calmed my nerves and the class seemed very easy after that.

We learned about all the types of first aid training and then, practiced on partners. We practiced bandaging wounds and burns. We also practiced making the four different splints. Our instructor was very helpful and very easy to listen to and understand. We took a test at the end, all passed, and were out of there an hour early. We did not, by any means, rush through it... it just came easily to everyone. So, I got my small certificate and left.

I am proud to say that I have First Aid certification for three years now! Now, I just have to get my Adult CPR certification at the next session. I can't wait!