Introduction to First Aid

Teacher Ayaan Abduraheem
Categories First Aid
Students 0 (Registered)

Mar

Course Outline

(Delivery time: online modules are self-paced. Practicals are approximately 1 hour)

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 refresh the knowledge of those who already have a valid Basic First Aid (with CPR) certificate so that it fulfills the requirement to renew their existing certificate.

Objectives:

(1) Understand the importance of first aid
(2) Familiarize participants with common medical emergencies
(3) Raise awareness of the basic principles of first aid
(4) Introduce the concept of the chain of survival
(5) Recognize the importance of safety for both the rescuer and the victim
(6) Identify the role of a first aider
(7) Increase awareness of first aid resources
(8) Promote a preparedness mindset
(9) highlight the importance of further first aid training