Elementary First Aid

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This course offers foundational knowledge and practical skills for providing first aid in emergency situations. Participants will learn how to respond effectively to common injuries and medical emergencies, including cuts, burns, choking, and CPR. The course emphasizes quick decision-making, confidence-building, and the importance of maintaining safety and calm during emergencies. It is designed for individuals with no prior first aid experience but is also useful for those wanting to refresh their skills.

Objectives:

• To learn basic first aid techniques for handling injuries and medical emergencies.
• To understand the principles of CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and its application in life-threatening situations.
• To develop the skills necessary for responding to common injuries such as fractures, burns, and bleeding.
• To understand when to seek professional medical assistance and how to provide support while waiting for help.
• To build confidence in handling emergency situations with a calm and effective approach.

Who Should Attend:

• Individuals with no prior first aid knowledge who want to learn essential emergency care skills
• Parents and caregivers who want to be prepared for emergencies with children
• Teachers and school staff
• Workplace safety officers
• Anyone interested in improving their first aid knowledge for personal or professional reasons

Course Outline:

Day 1: Introduction to First Aid and Safety

• Importance of first aid: Saving lives and preventing further harm
• Basic principles of first aid: Assess, assist, and seek help
• Creating a safe environment in emergency situations
• Basic first aid equipment: What’s in a first aid kit and how to use it
• Hands-on: Reviewing and practicing the contents of a first aid kit

Day 2: Dealing with Common Injuries

• How to treat minor injuries: Cuts, scrapes, and abrasions
• Managing burns: First-degree, second-degree, and third-degree burns
• Sprains and strains: R.I.C.E. method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)
• Handling fractures: How to immobilize broken bones before medical help arrives
• Hands-on: Practice bandaging techniques for cuts and sprains

Day 3: Handling Medical Emergencies

• Responding to choking: The Heimlich maneuver and back blows
• Basic CPR for adults and children: Chest compressions and rescue breaths
• Recognizing and responding to heart attacks and strokes
• Managing breathing emergencies: Asthma, allergic reactions, and anaphylaxis
• Hands-on: CPR practice using mannequins, practicing the Heimlich maneuver

Day 4: Dealing with Severe Bleeding and Shock

• Identifying and managing severe bleeding: Direct pressure, dressing, and bandaging
• Understanding shock and how to treat it: Symptoms and positioning
• The role of first aid in preventing further complications from major injuries
• Managing medical emergencies until help arrives
• Hands-on: Applying pressure to control bleeding and elevating legs for shock

Day 5: Special Considerations and Review

• First aid for children and infants: Special considerations for younger patients
• Dealing with environmental emergencies: Heatstroke, hypothermia, and snake bites
• Understanding when to seek professional medical care
• Review and certification of skills: Simulating an emergency situation to test readiness
• Hands-on: Review of key techniques and emergency response scenarios