Comprehensive First Aid

Course Content

The course focuses on:

• Chain of survival.
• Primary patient assessment/DRSABCD.
• Dangers: scene assessment and hazard management.
• Response – AVPU shout and tap.
• Sending for help.
• Airway, breathing, circulation.
• Stable side position.
• Airway obstruction adult/child/infant.
• Secondary patient assessment.
• Shock and bleeding.
• Bones and tissues.
• Poisoning.
• Burns including burnt airway.
• Medical conditions activities.
• Heat related emergencies.
• Allergic reactions.
• Drowning incidents.
• Head trauma.
• Major wounds.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Manage first aid in an emergency situation.
• Provide first aid.
• Provide basic life support.

Course structure

The course is a combination of theoretical and practical sessions. Students are assessed continuously during the course.

Prerequisites

None.

Assessment process

Practical assessment (including verbal questioning) which takes place when the student is ready/has shown that they can perform all tasks required. The assessment will involve simulated emergency situations covering trauma; a medical injury; and a patient with multiple problems or more than one casualty.

Revalidation/Refresher

To maintain current competency, it is recommended that refresher training occurs regularly. NZQA and Toitū te Waiora identify this as every two years.

Items to bring

• Photo ID.
• Comfortable clothing suitable for participating in practical exercises.
• Appropriate streetwear can be worn.