Let me talk to you about First Aid

"In all the horror in Boston Monday, there are also heartening stories about how kindness emerged from tragedy: people on Twitter urging others to note the people who run towards the explosions, not away from them, to help; stories of heroism from runners; journalists who ran the marathon, springing into action to cover the story; the first responders."

Source: http://www.theatlanticwire.com/national/2013/04/photos-stories-kindness-boston-marathon-bombing/64258/

Sometimes, bad things happen, and it makes no sense. People feel hopeless and helpless.

FUN FACT
 A white cross on a green background
is used to indicate first aid and
workplace/occupational health and safety.
The red cross people
usually confuse this with is actually
the universal emblem of protection in
armed conflict.

When you see the bad things on the TV look at the heroes, the volunteers, the first responders, the everyday people who are assisting through the chaos. It can help you to still see the good in the world and feel less hopeless.

A way to feel less helpless though? Why not do a First Aid Course?

Just the knowledge that you could assist your family, kids, friends or even a stranger if something bad ever happened will help you feel more empowered and less helpless.

I believe that getting your First Aid Certificate should be a manditory part of getting your Drivers License, but that is a soap box for another day.

Did you know that you can now do part of the 'Apply First Aid' (formerly Senior First Aid) online?

You can do a First Aid Course through The Red Cross or St Johns Ambulance. 

Check with your employer, many will pay for you to do this course and, in some companies, if you become the official First Aid Officer you even receive compensation in your pay packet!

Yes, the world is scary, and bad things happen, and I hope more than anything that you, reading this, are never the one running forward trying to help, but wouldn't you feel better if you had the knowledge to know that you could?

Written by Samara Jenkins  @theyellowsnail