Know basic first-aid

In the summer of 2010, A.N. A basic first-aid course involves CPR training and use of an AED device, and dealing effectively with emergency medical situations, including suffocation, head injury, stroke, wounds, bleeding, fracture, muscular and joint injury, burns, heart attack, snake and scorpion bites, allergic reactions, heat stroke and diabetic emergencies. “If you have elderly parents or young children, the basic first-aid course will be extremely beneficial,” says Suryanarayanan. The basic first-aid course will help you face any traumatic situation more effectively and with a greater sense of confidence.” Advanced knowledge If you are someone who likes to trek or camp outdoors, often in harsh, demanding conditions, consider an advanced wilderness first-aid course. “There is a greater need for emergency first-aid training in a country like India where, often, even if you have access to an ambulance, medical aid can’t be availed of right away,” she says.