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However, effective life saving first aid needs hands-on training by experts, especially where it relates to potentially fatal illnesses and injuries, such as those that require Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as the procedures may be invasive, and carry a risk of further injury to the patient - which the '3 aims' of first aid above, clearly try to avoid.   
However, effective life saving first aid needs hands-on training by experts, especially where it relates to potentially fatal illnesses and injuries, such as those that require Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as the procedures may be invasive, and carry a risk of further injury to the patient - which the '3 aims' of first aid above, clearly try to avoid.   


As with any training, it is more useful if it occurs ''before'' an actual emergency, although in many countries, emergency [[ambulance]] dispatchers will give basic first aid instructions over the phone whilst the ambulance is on its way.   
As with any training, it is more useful if it occurs ''before'' an actual emergency, although in many countries, emergency ambulance dispatchers will give basic first aid instructions over the phone whilst the ambulance is on its way.   


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)
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=== Promoting Recovery ===
=== Promoting Recovery ===
The first aider is also likely to be trained in dealing with injuries such as [[cuts]], [[grazes]] or [[broken bones]].  They may be able to deal with the situation in its entirety (a small plaster on a paper cut), or may be required to maintain the condition of something like a broken bone, until the next stage of definitive care (usually an [[ambulance]]) arrives
The first aider is also likely to be trained in dealing with injuries such as [[cuts]], [[grazes]] or [[broken bones]].  They may be able to deal with the situation in its entirety (a small plaster on a paper cut), or may be required to maintain the condition of something like a broken bone, until the next stage of definitive care (usually an ambulance) arrives


== First Aid Symbols ==
== First Aid Symbols ==
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The internationally accepted symbol for first aid is the White Cross on a Green background shown at the start of the page.
The internationally accepted symbol for first aid is the White Cross on a Green background shown at the start of the page.


Some first aiders or first aid organisations may also use the [[Star of Life]] device, although this is more often associated with professional [[Ambulance]] crews.
Some first aiders or first aid organisations may also use the [[Star of Life]] device, although this is more often associated with professional Ambulance crews.


== First Aid training around the world ==
== First Aid training around the world ==
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== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Ambulance]]
* Ambulance
* [[Artificial respiration]]
* [[Artificial respiration]]
* Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
* Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
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