Basic First Aid Course

Lesson 1 • Personal Safety and Scene Assessment

Teaches responders to evaluate hazards before approaching a victim. Safe scene entry is the prerequisite for all subsequent first aid actions.

Lesson 2 • What First Aid Is and Why It Matters

Defines first aid, its purpose, and its impact on survival outcomes. Establishes the responder's role within the broader emergency care chain.

Lesson 3 • Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

Covers duty of care, consent, and Good Samaritan protections. Ensures responders act within ethical and legal boundaries during emergencies.

Lesson 1 • Choking in Infants and Children

Adapts relief techniques to infant and child anatomy to avoid injury. Responders apply back blows and chest thrusts safely for small victims.

Lesson 2 • Airway Opening Techniques

Covers head-tilt chin-lift and jaw thrust for unconscious victims. Correct technique maintains a patent airway for rescue breathing and ongoing assessment.

Lesson 3 • Airway Anatomy and Obstruction Types

Reviews upper airway anatomy and classifies obstructions as partial or complete. Understanding anatomy guides selection of the correct relief technique.

Lesson 1 • CPR Quality and Fatigue Management

Addresses common errors that reduce CPR effectiveness and strategies for sustaining quality over time. Responders learn to rotate roles and self-monitor performance.

Lesson 2 • Adult CPR Technique

Teaches correct hand placement, compression depth, rate, and recoil for adult victims. Proper technique maximises perfusion pressure during cardiac arrest.

Lesson 3 • CPR for Children and Infants

Adapts CPR technique to paediatric anatomy and physiology. Responders apply age-appropriate compression force and airway management for small victims.

Lesson 1 • Special AED Considerations

Addresses pad placement modifications for children, pacemakers, wet surfaces, and implanted devices. Responders adapt standard protocol to real-world victim conditions.

Lesson 2 • How AEDs Work

Explains the electrical mechanism of defibrillation and how AEDs analyse cardiac rhythm. Builds the conceptual foundation for safe and confident device use.

Lesson 3 • AED Operation Step by Step

Walks through powering on, pad placement, rhythm analysis, and shock delivery. Correct sequencing ensures both victim safety and device effectiveness.

Lesson 1 • Minor Wound Cleaning and Dressing

Addresses irrigation, antiseptic use, and dressing selection for minor wounds. Proper technique reduces infection risk and supports natural healing.

Lesson 2 • Tourniquet Application

Covers tourniquet use for life-threatening limb haemorrhage uncontrolled by pressure. Correct placement and documentation prevent complications and aid handoff.

Lesson 3 • Direct Pressure and Wound Packing

Teaches sustained direct pressure and wound packing for deep lacerations. These are the primary techniques for controlling severe external haemorrhage.

Lesson 1 • Splinting Principles and Techniques

Covers rigid, soft, and improvised splint construction and application. Effective splinting immobilises the injury site and adjacent joints to prevent movement.

Lesson 2 • Spinal Injury Precautions

Identifies mechanisms of injury suggesting spinal involvement and teaches manual stabilisation. Responders minimise spinal movement until professional care is available.

Lesson 3 • Sling and Swathe for Upper Limb Injuries

Teaches triangular bandage sling and swathe for shoulder, arm, and collarbone injuries. Proper support reduces pain and prevents secondary injury during transport.

Lesson 1 • Heart Attack Recognition and Care

Identifies classic and atypical heart attack symptoms and the immediate response steps. Early recognition and aspirin administration can limit myocardial damage.

Lesson 2 • Stroke Recognition Using FAST

Applies the FAST acronym to identify stroke symptoms rapidly. Time-sensitive recognition enables faster hospital intervention and better neurological outcomes.

Lesson 3 • Seizure Management

Covers safe seizure management, post-ictal care, and when to call EMS. Responders protect victims from injury without restraining convulsive movements.

Lesson 4 • Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis

Identifies mild allergic reactions versus life-threatening anaphylaxis and teaches epinephrine auto-injector use. Rapid intervention prevents airway compromise and cardiovascular collapse.

Lesson 1 • Cold-Related Emergencies

Covers hypothermia and frostbite recognition, field rewarming, and transport precautions. Improper rewarming can worsen tissue damage and trigger cardiac arrhythmias.

Lesson 2 • Heat-Related Illnesses

Differentiates heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke by severity and symptom profile. Cooling interventions are matched to illness severity to prevent organ damage.

Lesson 3 • Poisoning and Toxic Exposure

Identifies routes of toxic exposure and provides initial decontamination and supportive care. Responders gather substance information critical for poison control guidance.