{"id":1940,"date":"2019-03-01T11:20:19","date_gmt":"2019-03-01T03:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/blog\/?p=1940"},"modified":"2025-08-22T18:09:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T10:09:43","slug":"helper-first-aid-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/helper-first-aid-course\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Find a Domestic Helper First Aid Training in Hong Kong"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a medical emergency is a worry for everyone. Especially if you are not at home and your domestic helper takes care of your children or elderly parents. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may consider sending your domestic helper to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/hong-kong\/trainings\/13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">domestic helper first aid training<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but the training can be expensive and it may take you a while to find the right course.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/helper-first-aid-course\/#The_domestic_helper_has_already_received_first_aid_training_in_her_home_country_is_it_good_enough\" >The domestic helper has already received first aid training in her home country, is it good enough?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/helper-first-aid-course\/#Is_it_enough_to_discuss_emergency_situations_with_your_domestic_helper\" >Is it enough to discuss emergency situations with your domestic helper?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/helper-first-aid-course\/#Is_it_enough_to_tell_your_domestic_helper_to_call_the_emergency_number\" >Is it enough to tell your domestic helper to call the emergency number?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/helper-first-aid-course\/#Different_domestic_helper_first_aid_training_courses\" >Different domestic helper first aid training courses<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/helper-first-aid-course\/#Hong_Kong_Red_Cross\" >Hong Kong Red Cross<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/helper-first-aid-course\/#Best_First_Aid\" >Best First Aid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/helper-first-aid-course\/#Matilda_International_Hospital\" >Matilda International Hospital<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/first-aid-kit-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"first aid kit, emergency, safety, elderly care, child care\" class=\"wp-image-6509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/first-aid-kit-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/first-aid-kit-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/first-aid-kit-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/first-aid-kit-501x375.jpg 501w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_domestic_helper_has_already_received_first_aid_training_in_her_home_country_is_it_good_enough\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The domestic helper has already received first aid training in her home country, is it good enough? <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every Indonesian and Filipino domestic helper has to undergo mandatory training in her home country before she can work in Hong Kong. In some cases, this training is 1 week, in other cases, it can be as long as 2 months. During the training domestic helpers are taught everything from cooking Chinese dishes to folding the bed, to what to do in a medical emergency, depending on the topics the training covers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although your domestic helper may have undergone a first aid training at the training school, it can be very basic and she may not remember everything as she is learning a lot of things at the same time. Most employers seem to agree that the domestic helpers will receive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/hong-kong\/trainings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the best training on the job<\/a>. The best way is to go over medical emergency scenarios together so that you have an understanding of how much she knows.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_enough_to_discuss_emergency_situations_with_your_domestic_helper\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it enough to discuss emergency situations with your domestic helper?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you believe you have sufficient medical knowledge, you can sit down with your domestic helper and discuss the common injuries and medical emergencies that can occur. Show her where your first aid kit is or prepare one for her with everything in there that is needed. Discuss step by step what to do in case of bleeding, burns, poisoning or unconsciousness. You may even want to show her how to apply a bandage, how to lay an unconscious person and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But most of the time, you are not an expert either and may have an only basic understanding of medical situations. It is often much harder to teach someone and you may not be able to identify what exactly your domestic helper is doing wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Put-on-bandage-e1443775885965.jpg\" alt=\"Should you send your helper to a helper first aid course?\" class=\"wp-image-1954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Put-on-bandage-e1443775885965.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Put-on-bandage-e1443775885965-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>Helper putting on a bandage<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_enough_to_tell_your_domestic_helper_to_call_the_emergency_number\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it enough to tell your domestic helper to call the emergency number?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case there is a major issue like heavy blood loss, falling on the head, electrocution, poisoning and so on, she should call 999 and request an ambulance. You should prepare all the important numbers including the building management, your doctor and the emergency number at a visible place e.g. on the fridge door.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, in case of an accident, sometimes calling the ambulance is not enough. She may have to perform CPR or cover heavy bleeding before the ambulance arrives. Actions taken in the first few minutes following an accident can make a dramatic difference.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_domestic_helper_first_aid_training_courses\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Different domestic helper first aid training courses<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many first aid training courses in Hong Kong. You can choose to send her a to a first aid course dedicated to domestic helpers because the training will be catered to the situations they encounter. We\u2019ve listed some domestic helper first aid courses available in Hong Kong.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hong_Kong_Red_Cross\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Hong Kong Red Cross<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/training.redcross.org.hk\/tms\/en\/fatCourseDetails.jspx?courseCode=DHFA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domestic Helper First Aid Course<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration: 8 hours<\/span><br>Price per person: HK$340 (English class), HK$280 (Cantonese class)<br>Medium: English or Cantonese<br>Location: Various<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_First_Aid\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Best First Aid<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/hong-kong\/trainings\/13\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infant and child first aid and CPR<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration: 3 hours<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price per person: HK$1,250<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium: English<\/span><br>Location: Sai Kung<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Matilda_International_Hospital\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Matilda International Hospital<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matilda.org\/en\/classes\/courses-for-domestic-helpers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paediatric Emergency First Aid<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration: 8 hours<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price per person: HK$1,500<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium: English<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: The Peak<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you check if your domestic helper is getting a certification, and if so for how long it\u2019s valid. It may be good to invest in renewing it if she is still with you after 2 to 3 years.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HelperChoice Smart Premium and Awesome Premium members can enjoy a free domestic helper training sponsored by our partner insurance provider. Find out more on our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/hong-kong\/plans\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pricing page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having a medical emergency is a worry for everyone. Especially if you are not at home and your domestic helper takes care of your children or elderly parents. 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