What is your risk of catching a disease when giving first aid care?

The risk of catching a disease when giving first aid care is considered low, primarily because first aid practitioners typically adhere to safety protocols designed to minimize exposure to infectious diseases. These protocols include wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) like gloves, using barriers when performing CPR (such as mouth-to-mask techniques), and following proper hygiene practices.

While there is always some level of risk involved in any activity that requires close proximity to others, the likelihood of transmission of infections during first aid is reduced through these precautions. Additionally, many first aid situations involve minor injuries that do not present a high risk for bloodborne pathogens. Overall, the structured approach to first aid training emphasizes safety, significantly lowering the risk to caregivers.