24/08/2025
First Aider Course Outline (1 Month)
Week 1: Introduction to First Aid & Basic Life Support
Day 1-2:
Principles of first aid
Roles & responsibilities of a first aider
Legal & ethical issues in first aid
Personal safety and infection control (hand hygiene, PPE, universal precautions)
Day 3-4:
Primary survey (DRABC: Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation)
Secondary survey (head-to-toe examination)
Recovery position
Day 5:
Basic Life Support (BLS) – adult, child, infant
CPR with and without AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Choking management (Heimlich maneuver)
Week 2: Medical Emergencies
Day 1-2:
Fainting, shock, seizures, stroke
Heart attack and angina
Asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetic emergencies
Day 3-4:
Heat stroke, heat exhaustion, hypothermia
Poisoning (ingestion, inhalation, bites & stings)
Burns and scalds
Day 5:
Practical scenarios: responding to medical emergencies
Case studies & simulations
Week 3: Trauma & Injury Management
Day 1-2:
Wounds and bleeding (control, bandaging, dressing)
Nosebleeds, eye injuries, dental injuries
Soft tissue injuries (sprains, strains, bruises)
Day 3-4:
Fractures and dislocations (immobilization techniques)
Head, neck, and spinal injuries (log roll, stabilization)
Chest and abdominal injuries
Day 5:
Practical drills on wound care, splinting, and bleeding control
Week 4: Special Considerations & Final Assessment
Day 1-2:
First aid in special situations (drowning, electrocution, road traffic accidents)
First aid kit contents & usage
Communication and documentation in first aid
Day 3-4:
Practical simulations (combining medical & trauma scenarios)
Teamwork in emergencies
Stress management for first aiders
Day 5:
Final assessment: Written test + practical skills evaluation
Review & feedback session
Certification ceremony
✅ Teaching Methods: Lectures, demonstrations, role play, practical simulations, case studies.
