Basic First Aid

Introduction to First Aid

• Understand the role and importance of first aid in emergencies.
• Recognize legal and ethical considerations in providing first aid.
• Identify course objectives and expectations.

Assessing the Situation

• Assess scene safety before providing aid.
• Perform a primary survey using the DRABC method.
• Know when and how to contact emergency services.
• Conduct a secondary survey to assess the casualty’s condition.

Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Perform adult CPR (chest compressions and rescue breaths).
• Demonstrate the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
• Place an unconscious but breathing person in the recovery position.
• Respond to choking emergencies in adults and children.

Managing Common Medical Emergencies

• Control bleeding and dress wounds.
• Identify and treat different types of burns.
• Recognize and respond to shock.
• Stabilize suspected fractures or sprains.
• Assist with asthma attacks.
• Provide first aid during a seizure.

Environmental Injuries

• Recognize and treat heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
• Provide first aid for hypothermia and frostbite.
• Respond to bites and stings (insect, animal, snake).

Medical Conditions

• Recognize signs and symptoms of a heart attack and respond appropriately.
• Identify a stroke using the FAST method and take action.
• Assist with diabetic emergencies (hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia).

First Aid Kits

• Identify essential items in a standard first aid kit.
• Demonstrate correct use of various first aid supplies.
• Customize a first aid kit for different environments (workplace, home, outdoor).

Practical Scenarios and Hands-On Practice

• Apply first aid techniques in simulated emergency scenarios.
• Work effectively in teams during emergency situations.
• Build confidence in performing first aid under pressure.

Course Review and Assessment

• Review critical course concepts.
• Successfully complete written or practical assessments.
• Clarify remaining questions or uncertainties.