How About a CPR?

Short Talk: I'm actually really upset about my midterm test which I sat just now. I think I'm really going to fail this time. Now, I just hope I won't fail that much. For your interest, this test is worth 35% of the unit! It's a lot! *Sigh* Don't tell me I'm not going to graduate because of this unit...

During my midterm break last week, International Student Service (ISS) of The University of Western Australia (UWA) organised a very useful and meaningful course for the students; First Aid Course. This course was conducted by Australian Red Cross.

Australian Red Cross, East Perth.

Since it's study break, I thought why not taking up this course? Somemore, I can learn something new! However, this 2-days course is not cheap. Normal price is Aud$155, but ISS managed to give us a special price at Aud$100.

First Aid Handbook.

The theoretical part of the course was nothing interesting. Everything was based on this First Aid Handbook.

Very comprehensive book.

This handbook is worthed Aud$25 (which is included in the course). In case of any emergencies (e.g. choking, poisoning, stroke etc), you can always refer to this book. It gives description of the illness/accident and also ways to provide treatments.

Kok was learning Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

In this course, we were also taught some basic first aids. The most important is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). This is used to take advantage of the girl/guy ;) when a victim has no signs of life. No signs of life means no response (unconscious), not breathing normally and not moving.

Instructor demonstrated a head bandage.

Apart from that, we were also taught several techniques on applying a bandage. For me, bandaging is the hardest among all the skills taught.

Serious! No smiling or laughing!

Bandaging, for me, is an art. It's quite difficult to master it. You need to apply the right bandage in order to minimise the victim's pain.

Jon, WWE?

Although in this course, we need to concentrate and be serious in learning all the stuff, we still manage to take some time out to "relax". Look at Jon! He's not giving CPR to the victim, instead, he wrestled with the victim! Actually this was done during lunch time. :P

Certified first aiders.

All practical were assessed earlier. At the end of the second day, we were given a 30 multiple questions as theory test. Don't worry, it's an easy test. Everyone is going to pass that test. ;)

Not all participants were from my uni. Some of them are working adults and one is a student from Murdoch University. Therefore, don't assume this course is not useful. It'll help when you face any emergencies!

Statement of attainment.

Anyway, now I'm a certified first aider but I still need more practice!

CPR, anyone?

Anyone wants a CPR from me? :P