Description
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Explain the principles of advanced first aid in emergencies.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Demonstrate an advanced level of preparedness to deal with sudden illness or emergency.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Assess and manage an emergency scene/disaster.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Describe the anatomy and explain the physiology of the human body systems in terms of injury and
sudden illness.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
Apply primary first aid life support for adults, children and infants according to accepted current protocols.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6
Explain the causes of shock and the emergency treatment thereof.
Course Contents
- Principals of first aid and scene safety
- Role of the First Aider
- Legal responsibilities
- Protection against infections – Patient and First Aider
- Language of the anatomy
- Medical terminology
- Body Systems
Emergency Management
- Patient communication
- Consent
- Vital signs recording and relaying
- Medical identification devices
- Primary examination
- Secondary examination
- Pupil reaction and possible causes
- Follow-up examination
- Triage
Activating professional help
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
- Adult-basic CPR
- Children and Infants-basic CPR
- Additional skills in performing CPR
- Function of the heart
- Blood and it’s functions
- Respiratory System
- Angina Pectoris
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
Artificial Respiration
- Basic airway management
- Use of barrier devices
Choking
- Heimlich maneuver
- Abdominal thrust
Bandages & Soft Tissue Injuries
- Correct use for different bandages
- Wounds
- Wound complications
- Gunshot wounds
- Amputations
- Foreign objects
Hemorrhage
- External bleeding control
- Internal bleeding
- Chest injuries
- Myocardial Contusion
- Pericardial tamponed
Shock
- Unconsciousness
- Fainting
- Epilepsy
- Infant convulsions
Burns
- Treatment of thermal burns
- Smoke inhalation
- Injuries due to electricity
Fractures
Fractures of the humerus
- Clavicle fracture
- Thorax fractures
Fractures of the Radius and Ulna
- Supra-condylar fracture
Fractures of the Phalanxes
- Smith and Cole’s fractures
- Femur fracture
- Pelvic Fracture
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
- Patella fracture
- Fractures of the center of the foot
Head and Spinal Column injuries
- Scalp injuries
- Brain injuries
- Concussion
- Impaled objects in the skull
- Spinal injuries
- Spine boards
- Log roll
Muscle and joint injuries
- Muscle cramps
- Sprains
- Displacements
- Dislocations
Environmental Injuries
- Cold related emergencies
- Frostbite
- Hypothermia
- Heat related emergencies
- Windedness
Poisoning
- Poisoning
- Metal poisons
- Poisonous Animals
- Poisonous Plants
- Unconsciousness due to alcohol intake
- Water related hazards
Transportation of patients
Pediatric illnesses
- Child examination
- Malnutrition
- Croup and Epiglottis
- Examining an older child
- Respiratory diseases
Improvisation
- Slings
- Wound dressing and treatment
- Fractures
- Stretcher
