INTRODUCTION
Accidents and Emergencies can happen anywhere, at any place and at any time. Medical records show 95% of accidents and emergencies occur away from a medical facility. Prompt action by a bystander can save a life. Doing the right thing with the right techniques makes the difference between life and death. Have your staff been trained in CPR and Emergency First Aid.
The Occupational Safety & Health Act 1994 place a general duty on employers to ensure that adequate first aid provision is made for their employees if they are injured at work.
This means that the employer must provide, as a minimum, an appointed person at all times to take care of the emergency requirements at work. In low-risk situations, an employer will need to arrange for a First Aider during normal working hours for every 20 employees.
HOW WILL YOU BENEFIT:
By the end of this program, participants should be able to:
- Be aware of the necessary actions to be taken during an emergency
- Maintain a calm emotional and mental state during an emergency and respond accordingly
- Play their role as a life-saver (First Aider) in their workplace and at home
KEY CONTENTS:
Module 1 – Scope Of First Aid
- What is First Aid
- Qualities of a First Aider
- Primary Survey – ABC
- Secondary Survey – Head to Toe Examination
- Diagnostic signs of a victim
- Flow chart for a good First Aider
Module 2 – Human Anatomy
- Skeletal structure
- Vital body organs
Module 3 – Circulation System
- Structure of the heart
- Mechanism of circulation
- Blood vessels
Module 4 – Respiratory System
- Components of the system
- Mechanism of respiration
Module 5 – Wounds Bleeding
- Types
- Causes
- Management
- Bleeding from special regions-ear / nose etc.
Module 6 – Features / Dislocation / Sport Injuries
- Types
- Causes
- Signs & symptoms
- Management
- Injuries to joint – sprain / strain
- Common Sporting injuries
Module 7 – Dressing & Bandages
- Types
- Usage
- Improvisation
Module 8 – Burns & Scald
- Degree
- Causes
- Signs & symptoms
- Management
Module 9 – Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
- One man rescuer
- Foreign body airway obstruction (adult / child & infant)
- Video presentation
- Practical training
METHODOLOGY
This course is essentially participative and practical, emphasizing learning through experience, both from structured activities on the program eg. Role plays, group work, video screening, case studies and discussion from individual experience.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is designed for Managers, Head of Department, Engineers, Supervisors, Line Leaders, Clerks, Executives, Administrators, Team Leaders or any personnel who has not undergone any First Aid Training.