Basic First Aid

Basic First Aid

The Basic First Aid course is aimed to give learners orientation on the principles of saving lives, to help promote recovery and to prevent further worsening of the condition of the casualty.

The Basic First Aid course gives learners deeper understanding about how to treat the casualty by applying the proper procedures and prevent the condition of the casualty from worsening.

Anyone who needs to understand the basics of first aid. Anyone who wants to assist casualties after an incident. Anyone who wants to save lives!!!

What does this course cover?

• What is first aid

• Aims of first aid

• Responsibilities of first aid provider

• Primary Assessment

• Recovery Position

• DRABCD

• CPR

• Basic AED Operation

• Choking

• Secondary Assessment

• Control of External Bleeding

• Internal Bleeding

• Managing Shock

Basic First Aid Course Outline

• Head, Neck or Back Injury

• Swollen, Painful, Deformed Limb

• Burns

• Warning Signs of Sudden Illness

• Stroke & Seizures

• Diabetic Emergencies

• Breathing difficulty, shortness of breath

• Asthma

• Severe Allergic Reaction

• Poisoning

• Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke, Hypothermia, Frostbite

• Emergency Moves

• Contents of the first aid kit