Responding to Medical Emergencies
Without a first aid course, many people and companies would go without any lifesaving measures during cardio-pulmonary arrest, leading to an unnecessary loss of life. Even though CPR has been around for centuries, its importance cannot be overstated; it truly is a technique everyone should learn and practice.
Workplaces are now becoming more proactive and offering first aid course. Understanding the importance of the system can help save lives, so it's encouraging to see organisations taking steps to ensure everyone knows the value of this lifesaving first aid course.
Make sure you're prepared by learning the basics of first aid today!
Providing employees with CPR and first aid training ensures the team can respond knowledgeably to emergencies. Through quick action in the vital moments after an accident or incident, first aiders could significantly improve another person's chances of recovery and help victims return to their normal mental health and well-being more quickly.
First aid courses allow employees to understand CPR, offering aid effectively and making thoughtful decisions in unpleasant scenarios, and so on. At the end of their training, participants will be prepared, equipped with the skills, and feel confident in their ability to react quickly and adequately in any emergency.
Focus on Vietnam: Rates of Medical Emergencies and the Consequences of Not Acting Fast
- Vietnam has about 200,000 cases of stroke every year, and this number is still on the rise.1
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest is increasing among young people in Vietnam.
- Every moment is crucial for someone suffering from a sudden cardiac arrest. Without a rapid response, there's the potential to suffer organ damage, brain damage or even death.2
- In trauma cases, a substantial percentage of deaths are due to preventable causes like bleeding, failure to ventilate, and improper handling of the injured.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest is increasing among young people in Vietnam
The Benefits of First Aid Training
First Aid Training allows individuals to become well-versed in first aid emergencies, from basic to intermediate and even advanced training. First Aiders can learn the fundamentals of first aid, including CPR, first aid practice, dealing with different medical situations, managing shock and multiple casualty management. First Aiders will also be trained to carry out first aid basics and for emergencies such as wound cleaning, bandaging, minor injuries, broken bones, burns, electrical shocks, self-rescue, administering CPR and using AEDs. With these courses available to join, First Aiders in Vietnam can readily acquire the necessary skills and experience needed to save lives and help those in need at any time.
First Aid Training in Vietnam
Ensuring CPR Training is Included in Your First Aid Training Course
CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is essential in first aid courses. CPR pulls a person back from the doorstep of death and gives medical personnel valuable time to get them the treatment they need. It is imperative during emergencies and for those in a remote area, far away from any medical facility or staff. CPR can also be administered while waiting for emergency services such as ambulance to arrive, giving CPR-trained individuals a solid chance to make a difference.
Saving lives is a team effort!
How does International SOS Approach First Aid Training?
International SOS developed First Aid Training Courses to raise awareness and teach practical first aid and lifesaving techniques to medical and non-medical personnel.
We use our significant in-house medical professionals and expertise to deliver high-quality training based on 30+ years of experience. Our Trainers contextualise their delivery for the specific audience/industry to ensure it is directly relevant to the participants.
Our courses cater to different skill levels, are available in different durations, and are modular and flexible enough to tailor to our client's needs. Find out more about International SOS here, and International SOS Vietnam here.
"Emergencies can spring up unexpectedly. The best way to help those in distress is by being prepared with first aid knowledge. International SOS's training program in Vietnam equips people with the essential skills and confidence they need when action counts!" – Dr Hai Luu Viet, Medical Services Medical Director, Vietnam.
First aid training provider in Vietnam
Emergencies can spring up unexpectedly. The best way to help those in distress is by being prepared with first aid knowledge. International SOS's training program in Vietnam equips people with the essential skills and confidence they need when action counts!" – Dr Hai Luu Viet, Medical Services Medical Director, Vietnam.
Why not Get Your First Aid Certification at the Same Time?
International SOS Vietnam offers a range of First Aid programmes at our clients' premises or International SOS's Ho Chi Minh (HCM) Training Centre/office. Training can be delivered in English or Vietnamese.
International SOS offers first aid certification courses in Ho Chi Minh City
Courses are conducted by American Heart Association (AHA) Accredited Instructors:
- Level One First Aid Training (One Day: 8 hours)
- AHA Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED (One Day: 9 hours)
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) *For Health Care Providers Only (One Day: 7 hours)
First Aid Certificates
Our first aid courses will put you in a prime position to save lives! Attendees walk away with an International SOS Certificate and key takeaway info that they can refer to for daily practice and when emergencies arise. Feel empowered and ready for action - our course is your ticket to making a difference!
1. Assoc. Prof. Dr Luong Ngoc Khue 2021, 'Launch of digital multi-platform portal to raise awareness of stroke prevention.', 19 May, viewed 16 December 2022
2. Death remains the most frequent outcome of a cardiac arrest (with or without CPR): "CPR, especially if administered immediately after cardiac arrest, can double or triple a person's chance of survival. According to 2021 US data for adult OHCA only, survival to hospital discharge was 9.1% for all EMS-treated non-traumatic OHCA cardiac arrests.