Stephen Gains Another Qualification

Today I was on the Construction Academy taking part in the First Aid training. This was going to be something new for me as I had no previous First Aid experience. I was looking forward to this because this was an exciting challenge for me. 

Ali was providing us with basic first aid training and she gave us an outline of what we can expect from today. The first thing we learned about was what we should do if someone is unconscious. We all got to practice this and we all passed this with no problem. We even had a name for the mannequin we were using - we called him Fred! I enjoyed this because this was a new skill I gained and it is also a useful skill to have.

We had a break and after this we had to practice putting a bandage on in different situations such as a broken collarbone and a deep cut to the head. This was really enjoyable because Ali needed a volunteer for the head bandage and I was the volunteer. The reason I enjoyed this task was because I had the confidence to volunteer to do it and this shows that my confidence has grown since I’ve started working with KDS. We also practised putting people in the recovery position and I found this to be useful because these are basic skills which could help save a life.

We had to cover the theory work and this was basically a recap of what we had learned to do but we also learned what to do in other situations and also signs and symptoms of other major health problems such as burns or heart attacks.

The final part of the training comprised of a test about the skills we gained and what we learned from the theory work. I passed this test which made me feel good because I am now a Certified Basic First Aider.

I’m really happy I got to do this because it’s not what you would expect to do in work experience and these are also skills which I can use in the future if I am ever in a situation where someone becomes unwell and these skills can play a small part in saving someone’s life.

8 Comments

Posted by Tommy on 07 April 2011

I had Stephen in my training day today with First Aid, I have known Stephen for a while now and every time he is conquering something else an unbelievable young man with a great attitude to life. Well Done Stephen.

Posted by Lynsey Mackay on 05 April 2011

Well done Stephen! Sounds like you had a great day and took a lot from it - we will know who to ask should there be an accident in the office!

Posted by Steven Hunter on 05 April 2011

Well done Stephen, its all about learning and development. Keep building those blocks Stephen. Stevie Hunter Training Manager

Posted by Sarahjane Sarkhosh on 05 April 2011

A skill that will benefit you now and later in life, giving you another edge against other job or college applicants in the future!

Posted by Lorraine Hart on 05 April 2011

Well done Stephen, a fantastic achievement and a skill you will have for life.

Posted by Stephen kidd on 04 April 2011

Journey grows..........

Posted by Katie on 04 April 2011

Buying that little bit of extra time is what first aid is all about! A great skill to have that we hope you never have to use! Excellent achievement Stephen, this skill is an asset to you as an individual and to your potential employers! K

Posted by Alison Gilbert on 04 April 2011

Stephen was a joy to train today. A willing volunteer and eager to learn a new skill. Another qualification achieved. Well done!

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