Basic First Aid

Introduction to First Aid

• Understand the purpose, role, and importance of first aid in emergency situations.

• Recognise key legal and ethical considerations related to providing first aid.

Assessing the Situation

• Identify how to assess scene safety before providing assistance.

• Understand the steps involved in conducting a primary survey using the DRABC method.

• When and how to contact emergency services.

• The process of carrying out a secondary survey to assess a casualty’s condition.

Basic Life Support (BLS) – Awareness

• The principles of adult CPR and basic life support.

• The purpose and basic operation of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

• Understand the importance and correct positioning of an unconscious but breathing person (recovery position).

• Recognise how to respond appropriately to choking emergencies in adults and children.

Managing Common Medical Emergencies

• Identify appropriate responses to common medical emergencies such as bleeding, burns, and shock.

• Describe how to recognise and respond to fractures, sprains, asthma attacks, and seizures.

• Explain the key steps for managing these situations safely until professional help arrives.

Environmental Injuries

• Recognise the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion, heat stroke, hypothermia, and frostbite.

• Understand how to respond to bites and stings from insects, animals, or snakes.

Medical Conditions

• Identify the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and outline an appropriate response.

• Recognise the signs of a stroke using the FAST method and describe suitable actions.

• Explain how to respond to diabetic emergencies, including hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.

First Aid Kits

• Identify the essential items found in a standard first aid kit.

• Understand the purpose and correct use of various first aid supplies.

• Recognise how to adapt a first aid kit for different environments (e.g., workplace, home, outdoor settings).

Course Review and Assessment

• Review and consolidate key first aid concepts covered during the course.

• Demonstrate understanding through questionnaires