Yes! I'm
booked to do a first aid course in early April. Sure, I've done a bunch of them
over the years - Level 1s and a Level 3. But, certificates expire and courses
have to be taken again. I've been out-of-date for too long.
I found a
number of decent looking establishments and have settled on one up the road
from me.
The
exciting thing is... while looking at course options, I found a bunch that
offers a "Basic suturing course"
and an "IV therapy course" - stitching people up and putting up
drips. Oh yeah! I'm signed up for the suturing course and may later this year
the IV course.
I've always
thought that people should be trained in specifics.
Why go to a
hospital for a gash in your leg when you can go to a 'kiosk' that specialises
in suturing. Not everything needs a doctor or plastic surgery. Suture specialists can be trained to differentiate and designate and to do what is needed.
How often do people pass up
getting stitches because of the cost? And they end up with a nasty, chunky
scar? A kiosk that charges not-hospital-rates for a few stitches - I'd go
there.
Once I've
completed the course at the end of April, you know where to go...
BTW - I have actually sutured before - rats.
Back in the day. I took great pride in work well done. I've taken plenty of
stitches out too - from myself, friends and animals.
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