What is first aid?

So what is Exactly First Aid???

A question that we get a lot is 'What is first aid? '- Dynamo Training Solutions' simple explanation is

simply the initial aid administered to a sick or injured person. First Aid is the initial assistance given prior to the arrival of qualified medical professionals, such as a nurse, doctor, or paramedic, AND prior to the professional taking over.

First Aid techniques should be easy to administer, easy to remember but be highly effective. The main aim of First Aid is to Preserve Life, followed by Preventing the condition from worsening, and lastly Promoting recovery.

Dynamo Training Solutions, teach each and every student the principles of first aid, the correct techniques, and up-to-date theory on a wide range of medical conditions that require immediate first aid assistance. We use a variety of teaching methods to ensure that all of our learners are able to gain the skills and just as importantly, the confidence , to deliver effective first aid effectively.

So what exactly is first aid?