First Aid
St. John Ambulance India is the Indian branch of St. John Ambulance, an international organization involved in medical first aid and ambulance services.
It has two operational wings, the Association Wing and the Brigade Wing, and its emblems are registered under the Emblems and Names Act XII of 1950.
St. John Ambulance Association was established in 1912 and St. John Ambulance Brigade in 1928 in India.
St. John Ambulance India is the Indian branch of St. John Ambulance, an international organization involved in teaching and practice of medical first aid and the provision of ambulance services. It has its national headquarters in Delhi and operates as a federation. There are two operational wings often called the Association Wing (which delivers first aid training) and the Brigade Wing (which delivers first aid at public events).
First-Aid is the assistance given to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from getting worse, and/or promote recovery.
- Reduce the number of deaths, injuries from disasters or any other emergency
- Increase the capacity of students and communities in first aid response, and broaden their scope to develop the humanitarian response at the time of any emergency
The IRCS C.G. State Branch provides various courses for different types of First Aid training for employees working in Corporate Sector both private and public sector, Government organizations, factories and Industries, community level volunteers and to students in educational institutions.
| S.No | Name of the Course | Duration | Eligibility | Level | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior First Aid (Professional ) | 16 Hrs | Everyone (except blind) | II | 3 years |
| 2 | Voucher | 16 Hrs | SFA (min 1 year) | II | 5 years |
| 3 | Medallion | 16 Hrs | Voucher (min 1 year) | III | 5 years |
Indian Red Cross Society and its sister concern St.John Ambulance Association are the only Govt. authorized institutions in India to conduct First Aid Trainings and to issue First Aid certificates to its participants.
Main components of First Aid Trainings
“On March 30, 2016, the Supreme Court of India gave "force of law" to the guidelines for the protection of Good Samaritans issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The purpose of a Good Samaritan law is to provide legal protection to bystanders who come to the aid and rescue of victims of road crashes”.
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