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I recently had to renew my first aid certificate and was horrified that even though the F.A.S.T meanings are written in the work book at no time during the 3 hours of face to face teaching were the stroke symptoms or responses to a suspected stroke mentioned.

When filling out the work book questions/answers there was one question in relation to stroke. As one of the biggest killers in Australia I would have thought it should get a mention. Most of the course was in relation to heart attack and allergies.

Am I missing something here. Coming up to Stroke week where we are being asked to make sure that everyone knows about FAST. I would have thought that First Aid courses would be a perfect place to start getting the knowledge out there.

Hi Lisa

I too have thought that over the years of my First Aid training which I needed to have for my work, I did renew my First Aid this year and yes it was in our booklet and yes it was covered in conversation right at the end of our day. After much discussion about allergic reactions, heart attacks, spinal injuries.

I am in NSW and this year was the first time I had noticed any talk of FAST. I sat in my seat with a big smile on my face of relief during this discussion!

We were recognised!

:-)

Sue

Why is Stroke recognition NOT taught in First Aid Courses

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