Last week when I was reading at home,my younger sister rushed in and told me an old man was lying on the ground in front of our building.I immediately took my first-aid kit and ran downstairs.He was suffering a slight heart attack.And I performed CPR on him.Luckily,an ambulance came soon and he was taken to hospital.Later that day I was told by the hospital what I did helped rescue the old man's life.I was happy to hear that.There were many people who wanted to help around the old man then.Yet no one performed first aid on him as they hadn't attended a first-aid course.
Here are my reasons.
You can gain the knowledge,skills and confidence to act in an emergency.You never know when you might need them—you could be at home,at work,at school or on holiday.If you have the skills,you can act whenever you're needed.
For your family,your neighbors or the broader community,having more people with first-aid skills helps build a stronger and more harmonious community.
You can stay safe at work.With first-aid knowledge you can create a safe work environment and help meet your workplace's safety requirements.
It's helpful to your future career.The first-hand experience you gain through learning first aid and using your skills could help you decide if you want to pursue a career in the health profession.
A.Yet at the same time I felt a bit sad.
B.I received a phone call from the hospital.
C.You can be a resource for your community.
D.Illness and injury can happen anywhere,anytime.
E.You can take first-aid courses in your community for free.
F.I think everyone should learn at least some basic first-aid techniques,which can be very vital.
G.It also shows your commitment to a career in the health profession when it comes to applying for jobs.
