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Basic First Aid & Emergency Care

More information on the module on basic first aid & emergency care.

Become a Lifesaver with First Aid Skills

Have you ever wondered how to help someone who is sick or injured during an emergency? Learning basic first aid is crucial for preventing conditions from getting worse while waiting for professional help. In our course, you will discover how to treat wounds, handle injuries, and perform Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) confidently.

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Our Basic First Aid and Emergency Care course is a perfect start for those interested in healthcare. By gaining these essential skills, you will be prepared to make a real difference in people's lives. Consider continuing your journey with our Higher Nitec in Nursing programme, where you can build a rewarding career in the healthcare field.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module, students will be able to:

  • Apply basic concepts and principles of first aid.

  • Perform Heimlich Manoeuver during an emergency.

Module outline

More information on the module outline

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Module outline 

1

Concepts and Principles of First Aid
Discuss and apply the principles and concepts of basic first aid care in an emergency.

2

Wounds and Bleeding and/or Shock
Describe the types of wounds and first aid treatment of wounds and bleeding and/or shock.

3

Heat Stroke and Epistaxis
Describe the principles and concepts related to heat stroke and epistaxis and render appropriate first aid to casualty.

4

Burns and Scalds
Describe the various types of burns and scalds and render appropriate first aid to a casualty.

5

Sprains, Dislocations, Fractures and Bandaging 
Discuss the principles and concepts related to sprains, dislocations, fractures, along with the use of bandages, slings and splints to render appropriate first aid to casualty.

6

Handling Dismembered Body Parts
Describe the safe practices and procedure for handling dismembered body parts.

7

Transportation of Casualty
Describe the safe practices and procedure in the transportation of a casualty.

8

Foreign Bodies
Describe the concepts and discomfort that foreign bodies cause and render appropriate first aid to a casualty.

9

Poisons
Discuss the various types of poisons that can be ingested or inhaled and render appropriate first aid till help arrives.

10

Heimlich Manoeuvre In A Conscious Adult
Identify a conscious casualty with foreign body airway obstruction and perform the Heimlich manoeuvre.

11

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and Use of an Automated External Resuscitator
Discuss the principles and concepts of emergency bystander resuscitation and perform CPR & AED technique till help arrives.

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