Basic First Aid (EFR) Course

Course Outline

(Delivery time: online modules are self-paced. Practicals are 1 to 2 hours)

First aid is the emergency care and treatment of a sick or injured person before professional
medical services are obtained. It is not meant to replace medical diagnosis and treatment.
In contrary to misconceptions, first aid is temporary support until professional medical
assistance is available.

Aim:

To ensure that participants are able to provide effective first aid to casualties with life
threatening conditions in emergencies and have the knowledge to attend other major injuries
that require first aid, with available resources.

Objectives:

(1) Participants are able to identify life-threatening situations.
(2) Participants are able to do what is necessary to save lives.
(3) Participants are able to provide CPR to adults in emergencies.
(4) Participants know how to manage situations in emergencies.
(5) Participants are able to provide first aid to common conditions.
(6) Participants know how to improvise when first aid equipment is not available.
(7) Participants are able to manage respiratory emergencies.
(8) Participants know how to identify a fracture and apply a splint.
(9) Participants are able to provide help to prevent further injuries to casualties.
(10) Participants are able to transport casualties in emergencies.

Assessment:

Online modules of the training will utilize mostly multiple quiz type tests. Practical assessment will be based on participation and performance competency.

On successful completion of the training, a certificate will be awarded to each participant.

Note:

Materials used in this course are used with training permission given to our trainers from Emergency First Response Corporation (USA). Our trainers are licensed to conduct all EFR (USA) courses.