CERTIFICATE IN FIRST AID (1 YEAR)

CERTIFICATE IN FIRST AID (1 YEAR)

Module 1: Introduction to First Aid

1. Introduction to First Aid and Its Principles
2. Role and Responsibilities of a First Aider
3. Basic Anatomy and Physiology
4. First Aid Kit and Essential Equipment
5. Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

Module 2: Emergency Assessment and Safety

1. Assessing Emergency Situations
2. Primary and Secondary Patient Assessment
3. Checking Consciousness, Breathing, and Pulse
4. Emergency Scene Safety
5. Calling Emergency Medical Services

Module 3: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

1. Introduction to CPR
2. Adult CPR Techniques
3. Child and Infant CPR Basics
4. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Awareness
5. Choking Management and Airway Support

Module 4: Wounds, Bleeding, and Injuries

1. Types of Wounds and Injuries
2. Control of External Bleeding
3. Dressing and Bandaging Techniques
4. Management of Cuts, Bruises, and Minor Injuries
5. Prevention of Infection

Module 5: Fractures, Sprains, and Musculoskeletal Injuries

1. Types of Fractures and Dislocations
2. First Aid for Sprains and Strains
3. Splinting and Immobilization Basics
4. Safe Handling of Injured Patients
5. Basic Spinal Injury Precautions

Module 6: Medical Emergencies

1. First Aid for Heart Attack and Stroke
2. Management of Fainting and Shock
3. First Aid for Seizures
4. First Aid for Asthma and Breathing Difficulties
5. Recognition of Diabetic Emergencies

Module 7: Burns, Poisoning, and Environmental Emergencies

1. Types and Degrees of Burns
2. First Aid for Thermal and Chemical Burns
3. Poisoning and Suspected Overdose: Emergency Response
4. Heatstroke, Heat Exhaustion, and Hypothermia
5. Insect Bites, Animal Bites, and Stings

Module 8: Patient Handling and Emergency Transport

1. Safe Lifting and Moving Techniques
2. Basic Patient Positioning
3. Stretcher and Wheelchair Handling
4. Emergency Transport Precautions
5. Communication During Patient Transfer

Module 9: First Aid in Special Situations

1. First Aid for Children and Older Adults
2. First Aid for Sports Injuries
3. First Aid in Road Traffic Accidents
4. First Aid During Natural Disasters
5. Mass Casualty Incident Awarenes