What is first aid?

First aid is the help we give to someone who is injured or ill until they can get more advanced medical treatment, if needed.

What is your role as a first aider?

Your role as a first aider is to give someone this help, while making sure that you and anyone else involved are safe, and that you don’t make the situation worse.

To be a good first aider you need to:

• Stay calm, especially when you are working with children
• Have the confidence to apply what you have been taught in your First Aid Training
• Communicate appropriately and confidently with the casualty, helpers, parents, and medical personnel
• Recognise the limits of your knowledge and skills
• Refresh your first aid skills and knowledge regularly