Why First Aid Certificate Should Feature in Your Resume?
What if I told you that first aid training could actually benefit your job role and enhance your career path?
The employment sector today is very competitive, and it can be a challenge to make your resume stand out from others. To put yourself ahead of the competition, you need to have a set of skills that will be of benefit to potential employers.
A great section to have somewhere on your resume is the certification section. This area will let you showcase your interests, accomplishments, and role of responsibility to your future employer. First Aid Certification, for example, is a valuable addition that could really help to enhance your employability.
Having a first aid certificate on your resume is very attractive to employers for a number of reasons. Here’s why…
1. A first aid certification shows you can take initiative
Obtaining a first aid certificate beforehand shows initiative in more ways than one. It suggests that you’re a go-getter, that you are the type of person who can embark onto something useful, without any outside incentive. The fact that you have gone out there and gained an extra qualification is a big deal for many employers.
Most companies would jump at the chance of hiring you because of your initiative and your go-getter attitude that will surely reflect in the workplace.
2. A first aid certificate is already required in the workplace
According to the OSHA’s first aid requirements, one or more people in the workplace are required to have a first aid certificate whatever industry it may be. Having a first aid certificate under your belt will give you the edge because the employer will choose someone with ‘qualifications’ to save time and money in training someone else.
3. First Aid skills are transferrable
The skills that come with a first aid certificate are transferable to many other skills needed in the workplace. This includes the ability to keep a level head in a high-stress situation, compassion, decision making, problem-solving and focus.
4. First Aid Training save the business time and money
Someone who undergoes first aid training can help employers identify the hazards present in the workplace to reduce the chance of accidents.
Workplace accidents are costly and often take a long time for recovery. But if there is a competent first aider such as yourself in the workplace, you can immediately provide first aid to injured colleagues before paramedics arrive. The damage and recovery time will be lesser; therefore, you can save the business time and money with your first aid skills.
A first aid qualification from a registered training organization can truly benefit you and your job role. But let’s not forget that you may require first aid skills when out of work too. Knowing the basics of first aid and CPR could save yours or someone else life.
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Sure, you have a first-aid kit and a couple of canned goods in your kitchen cabinet. But, do you know which items you’d need most in an emergency?
In the event of an emergency, most of the time we find ourselves either cooped up at home or need to evacuate to a different place for a couple of days. During this time, there will be limited availability of resources, forcing you to go for days without basic necessities.
It can be hard to imagine several days (or week) of no electricity, no internet or running water. But during an emergency, there are endless possibilities of what might happen. That’s why you and your family should have an emergency plan and supplies to be ready for any type of disaster.
Here’s a look at some of the must-have items for your emergency kit:
1. Food
Ready.gov suggests keeping three days’ worth of nonperishable food. But to be safe, keep at least two weeks’ worth of food on hand. Look for foods that do not easily spoil and easy to prepare, such as canned meats, peanut butter, protein bars, and powdered milk.
2. Water
Water is one of the resources you will want to secure as soon as you find yourself in an emergency situation. Humans can last about three weeks without food, but only three days without water.
Water is needed for drinking and sanitation, so it’s recommended to store at least one gallon of water per person, per day to stay clean and hydrated.
3. Personal Care
You never know how long you’ll need to coop up in your home or in a shelter, so having an extra soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and other personal care essentials won’t hurt. In my experience, it’s always to be over-prepared than not.
4. Power and Technology
It’s more likely to have your power knocked out for several days when an emergency or a natural disaster happened. Be sure that your emergency kit includes extra batteries for flashlights and other emergency gadgets. With no access to an electrical outlet or reliable power, the next-best option is to have a solar charger that can provide power with only a day’s worth of sun.
5. First Aid Kit
A first aid kit is a must-have in any emergency plan. The Australian Red Cross recommends regularly checking the kit contents and expiration dates, to make sure that you have everything you need in one durable plastic container. The Red Cross also recommends stocking a first aid kit both in your home and in your car.
Your first aid kit should contain these 10 essential components:
- Adhesive strip dressings
- Wound dressing
- Elastic/Non-elastic bandages
- Swabs and disposable globs
- A pair of scissors
- Tweezers
- Relief ointments
- Adhesive tapes
- A thermal blanket
- Medications
A little preparation could mean the difference between life and death during emergencies. It is strongly recommended that at least one household member is trained in first aid to keep the whole family safe.
Brisbane First Aid Courses offers a number of courses, designed to help you understand and use first-aid techniques. For more information, please visit https://brisbanefirstaidcourses.com.au or call our office 1300 694 850.