First2aid

2011-12-07T01:05:00.002+05:30

Over a lakh of people die on Indian roads every year. There are millions of other injuries that happen in the ‘safest’ of environments like schools, workplace and even at home.

Accidents cause loss and suffering not only to the victims, but also to their loved ones, employers and the society as a whole.

We wish to promote safety and the prevention of accidents at work, at leisure, on the road, in the home through safety education.

Our work is centered on two simple statements - our mission and vision.

Our Mission:
To teach practical life saving skills and the importance of safety habits in our day to day lives.

Our Vision:
Anyone in a medical distress should find aid in 'You'.

For this, someday, will make a huge difference in yours or someone else's life.

2011-12-07T00:53:00.001+05:30

Dhiren Talpade

First Aid & CPR Instructor

Introduced to adventure and wilderness since childhood, being in the great outdoors comes as second-nature to him. His passion made him give up his practice as a criminal defense lawyer at Mumbai high court and join Magicbus Centre for Learning & Development, Mumbai.

He holds a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and an adult & child CPR and airway management certification from the Wilderness Medicine Institute, USA. He has been associated with First2aid since Feb, 2011. He has trained many individuals in first aid and CPR. He has over nineteen years of experience with outdoor adventure setups and instruction.

As an outdoor facilitator, he delivers programs on self discovery, individual excellence, team building, physical skills and survival skills. He is a high & low ropes course instructor and rescuer, certified by the European Ropes Course Association. He is also a professional illustrator & a storyboard artist for the media industry in Mumbai. An avid traveler, he seeks new adventures, perennially.

You can reach him at dhiren@first2aid.in

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2011-04-25T22:50:00.000+05:30

Anish K, Menon

Founder & First Aid Educator

Is an outdoor facilitator and conducts need based training programs for individuals from the corporate sector, educational institutions and non-governmental organisations. In the last four years he has worked with hundreds of individuals using outdoors as a medium for experiential learning. Prior to this he worked as a media professional with various companies.

Anish founded First2aid in Jan, 2010 with a desire to teach life saving skills.

He is a certified Wilderness First Responder(WFR) awarded by Wilderness Medicine Institute (WMI), USA. in 2010. With vast experience in the outdoor survival skills and in depth knowledge of life saving he has conducted many courses on basic, advanced and wilderness first aid for dozens of individuals from the community, common interest groups and organisations.

An adventurer, he has done his basic course in mountaineering from Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkasi. Over the last decade he has traveled to almost all the states with the exception of - Sikkim and Gujarat. He loves riding his Enfield to explore new regions and did a pan India ride with 'Yamaha' in 2010 covering over 6,500 kms spread over 40 days, across 17 states.

You can reach him at: anish@first2aid.in

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First2aid at workplace

2011-04-25T21:22:00.000+05:30

Is your organisation ready for medical emergencies?

Will you save a colleague’s life, if need arises? Yes, you will try.

Can you? It depends on your preparedness.

First aid provision in the workplace saves lives. It can prevent minor problems or injuries from becoming major ones. It can help employers reduce costs from injury. And it is a moral obligation for every single employer to make sure their employees receive the right first aid care in the workplace.

This course is highly customized and designed depending on the number of employees, nature of your business and potential hazards at your workplace.

To identify a suitable course for your workplace environment contact us.

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First2aid Emergency Responder

2011-04-25T21:06:00.000+05:30

This course has been developed to give confidence to all road users in knowing what to do at the scene of a road accident. The course covers CPR, spinal injury, shock and other necessary first aid skills.

Who should attend?

This course is ideal for members of the general public who wish to know how to handle an incident on a road, be they drivers, riders, cyclists or pedestrians.

Course duration: Seven hours.

What will you learn?

Scene safety and management

Patient assessment

Bleeding

Bone muscle and joint injuries

Head injury

Shock

Spinal injury

Unconscious casualty.

Adult resuscitation

Casualty Management

Methodology: Role play, class room lecture and practice scenarios.

Assessment and certification by trainer, valid for two years.

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First2aid at schools

2011-04-25T21:00:00.000+05:30

This course covers emergency situations common in the school environment and is therefore ideal for teachers and other school support staff.

Who should attend?

Teachers and school ancillary staff.

What they will learn?

First aid procedures pertinent to a school environment.

Course duration

Six hours.

Course contents

Common injuries
Burns and scalds
Cuts and bleeding
Resuscitation - as appropriate for age group
Incident management
Miscellaneous conditions - asthma, epilepsy
Treatment of unconscious casualty.

Methodology: Theory, role plays and scenarios

Assessment and certification by trainer.

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Wilderness First2aid

2011-04-25T20:28:00.000+05:30

If you love the outdoors and spend time hiking, trekking, cycling and traveling then this is an ideal course for you.

Traditional first aid programs are designed for the common medical problems in urban settings, which sometimes become ineffective in the wilderness with the absence of mobile phones, ambulances and other quick rescue services. Hence knowledge along with experience, innovation and a resolute spirit plays a vital role when it comes to wilderness medicine.

Who should attend?

This two day basic course is designed keeping all these factors in mind and is ideal for outdoor professionals, instructors, leaders and people who undertake adventure activities or are responsible for taking groups on such outings.

Duration: 16 hours

What will you learn?

DAY 1

Introduction to First Aid
Patient Assessment
Vital Signs
Documentation

Lunch

Spinal Cord Injury Management
Head Injuries
Shock
Wilderness Wound Management

DAY 2

Bleeding, Cuts & Scalds
Athletic Injuries
Fractures
Dislocations

Lunch

The Unresponsive Patient
Adult CPR
Wilderness First2aid Kits
Test

Methodology: Theory, hands on practice, scenarios and role plays

Assessment and certification by First2aid

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Emergency Responder

2011-04-25T20:19:00.000+05:30

This course covers the contents of both Basic First2aid & First2aid CPR is therefore ideal course for anyone.

Who should attend?

Everyone.

What will you learn?

Basic first aid procedures along with CPR.

Course contents

Patient Assessment
Burns and scalds
Control of bleeding
Incident management
Miscellaneous conditions
Treatment of unconscious casualty.
CPR - as appropriate for age group

Course duration: Six hours.

Methodology: Theory, Role plays, scenarios and lots of practice.

Assessment and certification by trainer.

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First2aid - CPR

2011-04-25T19:53:00.000+05:30

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is administered on patients who have suffered cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest is the absence of pulse as the heart has stopped to pump blood. Effective CPR enables enough oxygen to reach the brain to delay any damage and allows the heart to remain responsive to defibrillation attempts.

There are two formats for this course:

Child and infant CPR
Adult CPR

Duration: Two hours

Methodology: Theory and hands on practice

Assessment and certification by trainer.

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Everyday First2aid

2011-04-25T19:17:00.000+05:30

This course will teach you everyday first aid skills for small cuts and scrapes, minor burns and scalds that happen even in the safety of homes, schools or outdoors. (This course does not include CPR)

Who should attend?

This course is a must for everyone and is ideal for those who wish to learn basic first aid without having to do resuscitation or CPR.

What you will learn?

Patient Assessment
Minor cuts and bleeding
Burns and scalds
Choking
Epilepsy
Sprains
Communication and casualty care

Course duration: Four hours.

Assessment and certification by trainer.

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Basic First2aid Tips

2011-04-25T03:45:00.000+05:30

When someone is injured or suddenly becomes ill, there is usually a critical period before you can get medical treatment and it is this period that is of the utmost importance to the victim. Here are a few basic First2aid tips.

Make sure your household has a first aid kit.
Keep your first aid kit, all medications, including non-prescription drugs out of children's reach.
Before assisting a victim, protect yourself first. Assess the scene and determine the prevalent hazards, if any. Whenever possible, wear gloves to protect yourself from blood and other bodily fluids.
When an emergency occurs, make sure the tongue does not block the victim's airway and that the mouth is free of any secretions and foreign objects. It's important that the person is breathing freely. And if not, administer artificial respiration promptly.
See that the victim has a pulse and good blood circulation as you check for signs of bleeding. Act fast if the victim is bleeding severely, swallowed poison or his heart or breathing has stopped. Remember every second counts.
It's vitally important not to move a person with serious neck or back injuries unless you have to save him from further danger. If he has vomited and there is no danger that his neck is broken, turn him aside to prevent choking and keep him warm by covering him with blankets or coats.
Have someone call for medical assistance while you apply first aid. The person who calls the doctor should explain the nature of the emergency and ask for advice on what should be done by the time the ambulance arrives.
Be calm and give psychological support to the patient.
Don't give fluids to an unconscious or semiconscious person. Fluids may enter his windpipe and cause suffocation. Don't try to arouse an unconscious person by slapping or shaking.
Look for an emergency medical identification card to find out if the victim is allergic to medicines or has any serious health problems that require special care.