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== History ==
== History ==
The [[Knights Hospitaller]] were probably the first to specialize in battlefield care for the wounded. Similarly, knights founded the Order of St. John in the 11th century to train other knights specifically how to treat common battlefield injuries.<ref>[http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=52749  First Aid: From Witchdoctors & Religious Knights to Modern Doctors], retrieved [[December 10]], [[2006]].</ref>  [[St. John Ambulance]] was formed in 1877 to teach first aid (a term devised by the order) in large railway centres and mining districts. The order and its training began to spread throughout the British Empire and Europe.<ref>[http://www.sja.org.uk/history/victorian_britain.asp Industrial Revolution: St. John Ambulance], retrieved [[December 10]], [[2006]].</ref>  As well, in 1859 Henry Dunant helped organize villagers in Switzerland to help victims of the Battle of Solferino.  Four years later, four nations met in Geneva and formed the organization which has grown into the [[International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement|Red Cross]].  Developments in first aid and many other medical techniques have been fueled in large by wars: the [[American Civil War]] prompted [[Clara Barton]] to organize the American Red Cross.<ref>[http://www.redcross.org/museum/registry/profile.asp?id=33 American Red Cross -- Museum], retrieved [[December 10]]. [[2006]].</ref> Today, there are several groups that promote first aid, such as the military and the [[Scouting]] movement.  New techniques and equipment have helped make today's first aid simple and effective.
The [[Knights Hospitaller]] were probably the first to specialize in battlefield care for the wounded. Similarly, knights founded the Order of St. John in the 11th century to train other knights specifically how to treat common battlefield injuries.<ref>[http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=52749  First Aid: From Witchdoctors & Religious Knights to Modern Doctors], retrieved [[December 10]], [[2006]].</ref>  St. John Ambulance was formed in 1877 to teach first aid (a term devised by the order) in large railway centres and mining districts. The order and its training began to spread throughout the British Empire and Europe.<ref>[http://www.sja.org.uk/history/victorian_britain.asp Industrial Revolution: St. John Ambulance], retrieved [[December 10]], [[2006]].</ref>  As well, in 1859 Henry Dunant helped organize villagers in Switzerland to help victims of the Battle of Solferino.  Four years later, four nations met in Geneva and formed the organization which has grown into the [[International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement|Red Cross]].  Developments in first aid and many other medical techniques have been fueled in large by wars: the [[American Civil War]] prompted [[Clara Barton]] to organize the American Red Cross.<ref>[http://www.redcross.org/museum/registry/profile.asp?id=33 American Red Cross -- Museum], retrieved [[December 10]]. [[2006]].</ref> Today, there are several groups that promote first aid, such as the military and the [[Scouting]] movement.  New techniques and equipment have helped make today's first aid simple and effective.


== Aims ==
== Aims ==
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To be adequately trained, a person must attend a course (hopefully leading to a qualification recognised in their country), but then, due to regular changes in procedures and protocols, based on updated clinical knowledge, must attend regular refresher courses or  recertifications in order to ensure they are doing the best for their patient (and in some countries, to minimise the chance of being held liable for further injury or deterioration)
To be adequately trained, a person must attend a course (hopefully leading to a qualification recognised in their country), but then, due to regular changes in procedures and protocols, based on updated clinical knowledge, must attend regular refresher courses or  recertifications in order to ensure they are doing the best for their patient (and in some countries, to minimise the chance of being held liable for further injury or deterioration)


Training in first aid is often available through community organizations such as the Red Cross and [[St. John Ambulance]], or through commercial providers, who will train people for a fee.  This commercial training is most common for training of employees to perform first aid in their workplace.  Many community organisations, such as the ones above, also provide a commercial service, which complements their community programmes.
Training in first aid is often available through community organizations such as the Red Cross and St. John Ambulance, or through commercial providers, who will train people for a fee.  This commercial training is most common for training of employees to perform first aid in their workplace.  Many community organisations, such as the ones above, also provide a commercial service, which complements their community programmes.


== Key First Aid Skills ==
== Key First Aid Skills ==
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