Scouts complete 16-hour first aid course
A total of nine Scouts from 150th group enrolled in an intensive first aid course over the weekend. They all passed with flying colours, and are prepared to handle multiple situations:
Core skills include:
*CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
*Calling emergency services, what to do at the scene of an accident
*Bleeding, shock
*Bandaging for bleeding and fractures
*Burns
*Soft tissue injuries, sprains
*Snake bites, poisoning
The course was taught by professional trainers from the Hong Kong Scouting Association (HKSA). The two-day course was held at ESF Renaissance College on 25-26 May 2019.
All Scouts from 150th Hong Kong Group passed the exam – a mix of continuous assessment of practical skills, as well as a multiple choice written exam. They were awarded the First Aid Badge.
The SIS students include:
Year 9: Charles-Gautier Joly, Johnathon Cheng, Lionel Troy
Year 8: Brendan Tang, David Chong, Justin Cheng, Paul-Antoine Joly
Corinne Vigniel, Scout Leader
150th Hong Kong Group
First aid class.
Recovery position – Lionel prepares to turn David around.
Roller bandage on hand.
Triangular bandages – Brendan, Johnathon and Charles try to figure it out.
Trainer Mandy ties elevation sling on David’s shoulder.
CPR practice – Paul performs chest compressions.
CPR practice – Justin checks if casualty is breathing.
Scouts show certificates after passing exam. Congratulations!
