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 First-Aid Training
Objectives: At the end of the lesson you will be able to:
1. Identify first-aid implements
2. Explain the purpose of first aid implements.
3. Explain the importance of first-aid assistance
4. Explain how to render first-aid assistance
 First-Aid Training
First aid kits are a must have for every home. First-aid are necessary so that you can treat ailments and injuries that
happen at home or outside.

From the minor ailment to the more serious injury a first aid kit can help reduce the risk of infection or the severity
of the injury. Another good place to have a first aid kit is when you go out with your family.

You can store it in your vehicle so if something happens when you are out somewhere you can start treating the
problem immediately.
 First-Aid Training
1. First aid kit hard case (1 PC) 13. Tourniquet (1 Roll)
2. Emergency blanket (1 PC) 14. Stainless steel tweezers (1 PC)
3. Instant ice pack (1 PC) 15. Aluminium alloy whistle (1 PC)
4. PBT bandage (1 Roll) 16. First aid tape roll (1 Roll)
5. Cleansing wipe pad (2 Packets) 17. Safety pin (5 PCS)
6. Alcohol pad (10 Packets) 18. Stainless steel scissors (1 PC)

7. Stainless steel saber card (1 PC)

8. Sterile gauze pad (2 Packets)
9. Non-woven triangular bandage (1 Roll)
10. Small adhesive bandage (10 Packets)
11. Hand pressing flash light (1 PC)
12. First aid guide (1 PC)
 Activity 1.0 Research 1
Purpose of the implement research-based assignment

Research 18 items found in a first aid kit:

1. Insert a photo of each implement. (18marks)

2. Add the name of each implement. (18marks)
3. Explain the purpose of each implement. (18marks)
4. What could be used as a substitute if the kit does have the implement needed? (18marks)
5. Insert a short video (youtube etc), between 1 to 5 minutes showing how any four (4) of the implements are used. (2marks
each) Total 8marks

Total marks: 80 marks

Use PowerPoint presentation for your research submission platform.

 Activity 1.0 Research 1
Purpose of the implement research-based Research Assignment
assignment Example:

Research 18 items found in a first aid kit:

1. Insert a photo of each implement. (18marks)

2. Add the name of each implement. (18marks)
3. Explain the purpose of each implement.
Name of implement:
(18marks)
Mini scissors
4. What could be used as a substitute if the kit does
have the implement needed? (18marks)
Purpose of implement:
5. Insert a short video (youtube etc), between 1 to 5
The purpose of the scissors is to cut or shape
minutes showing how any four (4) of the
gauze or other necessary implements for a
implements are used. (2marks each) Total 8marks
purpose needed.
Total marks: 80 marks
Substitute:
A clean Knife or razor blade.
Use PowerPoint presentation for your research
submission platform.
Video showing how the implement is used:

https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOQQh1JYkKY
 What is first aid?
This is emergency help given to an injured or suddenly ill person using readily
available material.
 What are the objectives of first aid?

1. Preserve life
2. Prevent the illness or injury from becoming worst.
3. Promote recovery
 Who is a first aider?

A first aider is someone who takes charge of an emergency situation and gives
first aid.
 What can a first aider do?

A first aider gives first aid, but they also:

1. CALL FOR HELP
2. Protects the causalities belongings
3. Keep unnecessary people away
4. Reassure family and friends that the casualty is ok
5. Clean up the emergency scene
6. Help to isolate the cause of the problem
 First aid and the Law
Can a first aider be sued?

Fear of being sued is one of the main reasons why people don’t help when
help is needed most.

There are two legal situations in which you might give first aid.

As a first aider you can give first aid:

1. as a part of your job: life guard or a first aid attendant
2. A simple passer-by who is willing to help the injured person.
 First aid and the Law
Giving first aid as a passer-by

In most US states you do not have a legal duty to help a person in need if you
do not help the person you are not at fault.

But governments wants to encourage people to help others so they come up

with the GOOD SAMARITAN PRINCIPLES. This principle protects you if you
choose to help someone.
 First aid and the Law
As a good Samaritan; you choose to help out of good faith, you must abide by
these following principles:

1. Consent – identify your self as a first aider and get permission to help the
injured person before you touch them.
2. Reasonable skill and care – act according to the level of knowledge and skill
you have.
3. Negligence – use common sense and make sure your actions are in the
casualties best interest.
4. Abandonment – never abandon a casualty in your care. Stay with them until
you hand them over to medical help, to another first aider, like a doctor or
nurse, or if they no longer need your help.
Unconscio
us• Unconscious = unresponsive
• Try to make them respond by shouting their name and pinching their ears

Are they
breathing?
YES NO
Recovery Resuscitation
position (CPR)
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Recovery
Position
• Unconscious = muscles go floppy
• Tongue will flop & obstruct airway
• Recovery position helps them breathe

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 CPR

Burns Stop bleeding

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Stab or puncture

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CP
R • Unconscious and not breathing = heart and lungs have stopped
• You are the heart – compressions pump blood
• You are the lungs – breathing into them oxygenates their blood
• If an AED is available use it

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Restarts the heart
AED: with electric
shock
Chokin
g 1. Cough
2. Back blows
3. Abdominal thrusts (the Heimlich manoeuvre)

1 2 3
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Anaphylaxis (Allergic
Reaction)
1. Remove cap of auto-injector (e.g. Epipen)
2. Swing into upper, outer thigh
3. Hold for 10 seconds

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Asthm
a 1. Reassure them, keep them calm
2. 2 puffs of inhaler
3. Sit down, loosen clothes, slow, steady breaths
4. More puffs of inhaler: 2 every 2 minutes

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Bleedin
g • Sit/lie them down
• Priority: stop blood coming out – apply pressure
• If anything is in the wound leave it in – apply pressure around it

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Burn
s 1. Remove loose clothing
2. Hold under cool running water – minimum 10 minutes
3. Keep the rest of the casualty warm

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Head
Injuries
• Tell someone: they must be watched
• Call 999 if a child/baby loses consciousness (even briefly)
• Look out for symptoms of serious injury

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Seizure
s 1. Ease them to ground
2. Remove anything around that could hurt them
3. Protect their head
4. Loosen tight clothes
5. Stay with them, talk reassuringly
6. Check they are breathing
7. If unresponsive: recovery position

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Qualsafe Awards. Our trainers are medical and emergency services professionals and our training is
tailored to your needs. It is strongly advised that you attend a practical or online first aid course to
understand what to do in a medical emergency.

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