Emergency first aid skills

Unit aim

Purpose of this unit is for learners to attain the knowledge and practical competences required to deal with the range of emergency first aid situations contained in this unit. The aims are for learners to demonstrate the practical administration of safe, prompt, effective first aid in emergency situations with an understanding of the role of the first aider including equipment, record keeping and basic hygiene.

Outcome 1 Understand the role and responsibilities of an emergency first aider

1. identify the role and responsibilities of an emergency first aider

2. describe how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others

3. describe how to complete an incident report form

4. identify the first aid equipment available and describe how it can be used safely.

Outcome 2 Know how to assess an incident

1. describe how to conduct a scene survey

2. describe how to make a primary survey of a casualty

3. identify when and how to call for help.

Outcome 3 Manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally

1. demonstrate how to assess a casualty’s level of consciousness

2. demonstrate how to open a casualty’s airway and check breathing

3. demonstrate how to place an unconscious casualty into the recovery position that maintains an open airway and explain why it is important

4. describe how to treat a casualty who is in seizure.

Outcome 4 Manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally

1. demonstrate how to administer effective Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation using a manikin.

Outcome 5 Recognise and assist a casualty who is choking

1. describe how to identify a casualty with a partially and completely blocked airway obstruction

2. demonstrate how to treat a casualty who is choking.

Outcome 6 Manage a casualty who is wounded and bleeding

1. demonstrate how to control severe external bleeding. 

Outcome 7 Manage a casualty who is in shock

1. describe signs and symptoms of shock

2. demonstrate how to manage a casualty who is in shock.

Outcome 8 Understand how to manage a casualty with a minor injury

1. describe how to manage a casualty with:

• small cuts, grazes and bruises

• minor burns and scalds

• small splinters.