Basic First Aid Awareness

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First Aid Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Course

This comprehensive First Aid CPD course is designed to equip healthcare professionals, caregivers, and individuals with the critical skills and knowledge to manage a variety of emergency situations effectively. The course provides in-depth coverage of life-saving techniques and essential first aid procedures to ensure safety and well-being in both minor and major emergencies.

Course Outline:

  1. Scene Safety and Initial Assessment – Learn how to ensure your safety and conduct an initial assessment to determine the best course of action in any emergency situation.
  2. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – Master the steps of performing CPR to save lives in cases of cardiac arrest, including chest compressions and rescue breathing.
  3. Management of Respiratory Emergencies – Understand how to manage breathing difficulties, including techniques for recognizing and responding to common respiratory emergencies.
  4. Management of Shock – Learn to identify the signs of shock and how to provide appropriate interventions to stabilize the patient.
  5. Management of Seizures – Gain knowledge of how to support someone experiencing a seizure and prevent further injury while ensuring proper medical follow-up.
  6. Managing Diabetic Emergencies – Explore how to identify and manage diabetic emergencies, including hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, with practical interventions.
  7. Management of Choking – Learn the techniques to assist individuals who are choking, including the Heimlich maneuver and other life-saving measures.
  8. Basic Life Support for Children and Infants – Develop the skills necessary to provide effective CPR and first aid for children and infants, adapting techniques for their unique needs.
  9. Documentation and Reporting – Understand the importance of proper documentation and reporting procedures to ensure accurate records and continuity of care.

By the end of this course, participants will be confident in responding to a wide range of emergencies, providing critical support, and improving patient outcomes in both healthcare and community settings.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Understand your role in managing First Aid incidents
  • Be aware of the local policies and procedures in your workplace
  • Identify the proper procedures you should follow for a variety of medical emergencies
  • Know how to assist in administering first aid when a co-worker or member of the public is injured
  • Do no further harm to the victim and keep yourself and others safe at all times
  • This course does not cover BASIC LIFE SUPPORT or CPR.

Course Content

Overview
Welcome to the NIMEP Basic First Aid Awareness course. Within this module, you will be introduced to the concept of First Aid and the importance of only practising within your level of competence. This course will not provide you with the practical skills of First Aid. It will introduce you to the immediate actions you should take in the event of a First Aid incident. To be qualified to undertake practical First Aid you must have completed a face to face practical course which includes a practical assessment component. There are a wide variety of incidents that may occur inside or outside of the workplace. As always the priority is safety to yourself, those around you and of course; the victim. This module will help you to respond to an emergency situation safely, but the key learning objective is always to seek expert help as soon as possible. This course should take around 30-40 minutes to complete

  • Objectives

Chapter 1 : Scene Safety
Get ready to take control in an emergency! This chapter will empower you with the skills to quickly assess and secure any scene, making sure you, casualty and bystanders are safe. You'll learn how to spot hazards, stay calm under pressure, and take smart actions to create a safe environment for providing first aid.

Chapter 2: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Are you ready to become a lifesaver? This chapter dives into the lifesaving power of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). You'll discover step-by-step techniques for chest compressions and rescue breaths, along with the latest CPR guidelines that could make all the difference when every second counts.

Chapter 3: Management of Respiratory Emergencies
Respiratory emergencies involve situations where breathing becomes difficult or stops. Prompt recognition and management are critical to preventing further complications or death. This chapter covers how to recognize and manage respiratory distress, as well as key interventions to help stabilize the patient.

Chapter 4: Management of Shock
Shock is a medical emergency brought on by sudden drop in blood flow through the body leading to adequate oxygen and nutrients to tissues and organs. Prompt recognition and intervention are critical to prevent organ damage, failure and death. This chapter covers the different types of shock, how to recognize them, and the key first aid interventions required to manage a casualty.

Chapter 5: Management of Seizures
Seizures are a medical emergency that can occur as a result of various underlying causes, such as epilepsy, head trauma, or infection. While seizures may appear frightening, understanding how to manage them can significantly reduce the risk of injury and improve the chances of recovery. This chapter covers the different types of seizures, how to recognize them, and the first aid interventions needed to ensure the safety and well-being of the person experiencing the seizure.

Chapter 6: Managing Diabetic Emergencies
Diabetic emergencies, are hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), which necessitate prompt and proper intervention. These conditions arise from an imbalance between glucose and insulin levels in the blood and can be life-threatening if left untreated. Therefore, it is important to be able to identify the symptoms and provide appropriate first aid treatment.

Chapter 7: Management of Choking
Choking occurs when an object, such as food or a small item, blocks the airway, preventing normal breathing. The severity of choking can range from mild, where the victim can still cough and speak, to severe, where the airway is fully blocked, and the casualty becomes unresponsive. Quick and appropriate action is crucial to prevent serious injury or death.

Chapter 8: Basic Life Support for Children and Infants
Child and infant emergencies require special considerations due to their developing bodies and smaller airways. Understanding how to provide first aid in these cases requires skills in recognizing symptoms, performing CPR, managing choking, and addressing conditions like shock, seizures, and diabetic emergencies by parents, caregivers and first responders. This chapter covers key principles, pediatric CPR techniques, choking management, and how to recognize and respond to critical conditions in children and infants.

Chapter 9: Documentation and Reporting
Accurate documentation and effective reporting are essential parts of providing first aid, especially in professional or workplace settings. Proper documentation ensures that accurate records are available for medical professionals and helps protect the caregiver from liability. Furthermore, it provides a detailed account of the event for any legal or regulatory purposes, while also ensuring that sensitive information is managed appropriately.

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