The summer holidays are already over for most people. It is of course to be hoped that everyone made it back in one piece, because an accident is in a small corner! Do you know what to do if your child is stung by a wasp? Or unresponsive after a fall? At one Red Cross first aid course you find out.
Whether it concerns your child, your partner or the neighbour: in an emergency you want to know what to do. Red Cross Haaglanden offers various first aid courses to all ages. In a few hours you will learn all the theory and the most important skills. This way you are firmly in your shoes during an emergency, because you know how to act. So do!
For expectant or young parents
Maybe you’re about to become parents or you already have a toddler crawling around. A lot is coming at you and many choices have to be made: from good bottle feeding to the right car seat. You probably don’t want to think about it, but what do you do if the baby or toddler falls or swallows something? Are you well prepared then?
Melanie works at the Red Cross. She says: “It is precisely to remove those uncertainties that we offer a First aid course for babies and children. You can follow the course both online and in class, both parts last four hours.” This way you quickly learn the tricks of the first aid profession and you feel more confident. Fine!
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Always call 112
Melanie shares another important tip: whatever emergency situation you find yourself in, you can always call 112. She explains: “An emergency can arise out of the blue, for example if someone suddenly becomes unwell. Many people are distraught at such times and have no idea how to act.”
The 112 dispatcher gives you the right tips and ensures that the right emergency services come to you. When in doubt, just call!”
I felt like I wasn’t alone
Kristen (29) recently took a first aid course and for good reason. She says: “Last year I was involved in a serious car accident. My father was driving and suddenly became unwell behind the wheel. You can imagine: the panic at that moment was very great.”
“After I took the wheel, we ended up in the guardrail after about 40 seconds. Fortunately, my father came to at that moment,” she says. Although her father came to, the situation was still very uncertain.
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She continues: “The lady from 112 told me exactly what to do while we waited for the ambulance. She gave tips on how to keep my father conscious. It made me feel calmer and not alone. As a result, I also took a course myself, so that I would never feel so lost again at such a moment.”
Take a course yourself
You read it already: there are plenty of reasons to follow a first aid course at the Red Cross Haaglanden. The courses are offered at various locations in the area. Look at here the full offer. This way you always go out with peace of mind.