Trainer states to trainees the training for First Aid providers should extend them beyond ‘basic first aid’ to include treatment of injuries likely to be associated with emergency situations, such as:
Treating burns – including chemical burns, electrical and severe burns and scalds
Treating puncture wounds – as a result (for example) of stabbing
Dealing with stressed patients – who have been affected by an incident
Operating defibrillator – to re-start hearts
Giving oxygen – including identification of when it should be given
Cooperating with professional emergency medical providers – to optimise service delivery to patients.