Basic First Aid

About This Course

“First-aid” is the assessment and interventions that can be performed by a first aider during an emergency with minimal equipment until appropriate medical personnel arrive. The life of an injured or ill worker or member of the public within the vicinity of the workplace may depend on proper first-aid being given within the first few minutes of an accident or an illness. Besides saving lives, first-aid treatment is important in preventing further complications from injury and pain and in promoting recovery.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize the principles of human body structure, respiratory system and human heart.
• Perform basic treatment of injuries such as fire, fracture, bleeding and heart attack.
• Perform effective Cardiac Resuscitation (CPR) and use of AED.