First Aid
Overview
First Aid is a 20 hour course that gives you the practical skills to respond calmly and correctly in an emergency, before professional medical help arrives. You will practice cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), learn how to control bleeding and treat wounds, and work through the correct response to shock, burns, fractures, choking and poisoning.
The course also covers less common but important situations, including heat and cold related emergencies, water rescue, and how to support someone through a stroke or a severe allergic reaction, so you leave prepared for a wide range of real situations.
What You Will Learn
- Assess a scene for safety and recognize a life threatening emergency
- Perform CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED)
- Control bleeding and properly dress and bandage a wound
- Recognize and respond to shock, burns, fractures and choking
- Respond to common medical emergencies such as seizures, severe allergic reactions and diabetic emergencies
- Provide first aid for heat and cold related injuries and for stroke
- Apply the correct first aid response for pediatric and infant emergencies
- Communicate and coordinate effectively with emergency response teams
Course Curriculum
| Module | What you cover | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to First Aid | Why first aid matters, and the legal and ethical considerations involved | 1 hour |
| Scene Assessment and Safety | How to assess scene safety and approach a casualty safely | 1 hour |
| Primary Assessment | The ABC assessment (airway, breathing, circulation) and recognizing life threatening conditions | 1 hour |
| CPR and AED Use | Hands only cardiopulmonary resuscitation technique and use of an automated external defibrillator | 1 hour |
| Choking | Recognizing and treating choking in adults and children | 1 hour |
| Bleeding and Wound Care | Controlling bleeding through direct pressure, and wound dressing and bandaging | 1 hour |
| Shock and Burns | Recognizing and treating shock, and first aid for burns | 1 hour |
| Fractures, Muscle and Joint Injuries | Recognizing and immobilizing fractures, and treating strains and sprains | 1 hour |
| Common Medical Emergencies | Recognizing conditions such as seizures, severe allergic reactions and diabetic emergencies, and providing first aid | 1 hour |
| Heat and Cold Related Emergencies | Managing injuries and illness caused by extreme heat or cold | 1 hour |
| Sports Injuries First Aid | Handling common sports injuries such as strains and sprains | 1 hour |
| Stroke Recognition and Response | Recognizing a stroke and responding quickly to limit damage | 1 hour |
| Water Rescue First Aid | Providing first aid for drowning and other water related injuries | 1 hour |
| Psychological First Aid | Recognizing psychological stress and providing initial support to affected individuals | 1 hour |
| Chemical Incident First Aid | Responding to chemical leaks and poisoning and providing initial first aid to those affected | 1 hour |
| Natural Disaster First Aid | Responding to natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods and storms | 1 hour |
| Pediatric and Infant First Aid | Handling common injuries and emergencies for children and infants, and providing appropriate care | 1 hour |
| Communication with Emergency Teams | Communicating and coordinating with emergency teams and other relevant parties | 1 hour |
| Practical Training and Simulation | Applying the skills learned in the course through realistic practice scenarios | 1 hour |
| Final Assessment | A final assessment covering the full course | 1 hour |
Who This Course Is For
This course suits healthcare workers, humanitarian workers, and anyone who wants the confidence and skill to respond in an emergency at work, at school, or in daily life.
Certification
Graduates who complete the course successfully receive a certificate recognized by Lebanon’s Directorate General of Technical and Vocational Education.
Target audiences
- Healthcare workers
- Humanitarian workers
- General public seeking emergency response skills
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