What are the 6 characteristics of a good first aider?

Answer 1

sympathetic, trustworthy, can control their emotions, observant, respectful, resourceful, tolerant and hold a current first aid certificate.

I'd add in high level of global situational awarenes, empathy, with the ability to detach just a little if necessary, focused on the goal... Informed...

Answer 2

A first-aider need to be...

A good communicator - you need to be able to ask the patient questions about their injury and listen to, and remember the responses in case the information is needed later.

Methodical - when examining an unconscous patient for example, it's not good if you fail to spot a broken bone.

Assertive - some patients can be difficult when they're in pain - you need to impress on them the need to be still for example.

Sympathetic - you need to appreciate the discomfort they may be in and empathise with their pain.

Answer 3

• The ability to gain control and apply rational thinking to a situation
• The ability to slightly disconnect from the situation.
• Creativity and quick application of memory and logic.
• The abilty to suspend moral judgment of patients and simply treat the injury.
• Knowing when to act. And knowing when not to act.

Answer 4

The characteristics of people who provide good first aid include the following:

• gentle
• resourceful
• observant
• tactful
• empathetic
• respectable