First Responder First Aid Course

Lesson 1 • Personal Safety and Scene Assessment

Teaches systematic scene evaluation before approaching any casualty. Builds the habit of hazard identification to protect both responder and victim.

Lesson 2 • Communication and Activation of Help

Covers structured emergency communication, including how to relay critical information to dispatchers. Ensures timely activation of advanced medical support.

Lesson 3 • Role of First Aid in Civil Protection

Defines civil protection and how first aid integrates into emergency management structures. Establishes the responder's position within the broader disaster response chain.

Lesson 4 • Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

Covers duty of care, consent, and liability principles governing first aid practice. Connects legal awareness to confident, lawful action in emergencies.

Lesson 1 • Introduction to Triage Principles

Explains triage philosophy and the ethical basis for prioritising casualties when resources are limited. Prepares students for mass-casualty incident decision-making.

Lesson 2 • Triage in Mass-Casualty Incidents

Applies triage principles to simulated multi-casualty scenarios with limited personnel and supplies. Builds speed and accuracy in sorting casualties under pressure.

Lesson 3 • Secondary Survey Techniques

Teaches head-to-toe physical examination after life threats are controlled. Identifies hidden injuries and informs ongoing care decisions.

Lesson 4 • Primary Survey: ABCDE Approach

Introduces the Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure framework for rapid casualty assessment. Forms the foundation for all subsequent clinical interventions.

Lesson 1 • Rescue Breathing and Bag-Valve-Mask Use

Teaches mouth-to-mask ventilation and two-person bag-valve-mask technique. Ensures adequate tidal volume delivery without gastric inflation.

Lesson 2 • Airway Adjuncts and Suction

Introduces oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airways and manual suction devices. Covers sizing, insertion technique, and contraindications for each adjunct.

Lesson 3 • Manual Airway Opening Techniques

Teaches head-tilt chin-lift and jaw-thrust manoeuvres for unconscious casualties. Jaw-thrust is emphasised for suspected spinal injury scenarios.

Lesson 4 • Foreign Body Airway Obstruction Management

Covers back blows, abdominal thrusts, and chest thrusts for choking adults, children, and infants. Includes management of the unconscious choking victim.

Lesson 1 • High-Quality Adult CPR Technique

Teaches correct hand placement, compression depth, rate, and full chest recoil for adult CPR. Addresses common errors that reduce perfusion effectiveness.

Lesson 2 • Team CPR and Rescuer Rotation

Organises multi-rescuer CPR roles including compressor, ventilator, and AED operator. Teaches smooth role rotation to sustain compression quality over time.

Lesson 3 • Paediatric and Infant CPR Adaptations

Covers anatomical and physiological differences requiring modified CPR technique in children and infants. Includes two-finger and two-thumb encircling methods.

Lesson 4 • Cardiac Arrest Recognition and Response

Identifies signs of cardiac arrest and initiates the emergency response sequence without delay. Emphasises minimising time to first compression.

Lesson 1 • Internal Bleeding Recognition

Identifies signs and symptoms of internal haemorrhage from blunt and penetrating trauma. Guides appropriate positioning and urgent evacuation decisions.

Lesson 2 • Anatomy of Bleeding and Blood Loss

Reviews vascular anatomy and classifies bleeding by vessel type and severity. Establishes the physiological basis for haemorrhage control priorities.

Lesson 3 • Shock Recognition and Initial Treatment

Classifies shock types and teaches recognition of early and late signs across all categories. Covers positioning, warmth, and fluid conservation strategies within first aid scope.

Lesson 4 • Direct Pressure and Wound Dressing

Teaches sustained direct pressure application and correct wound dressing selection and technique. Covers pressure bandage application for extremity and torso wounds.

Lesson 1 • Soft Tissue Wound Management

Covers assessment and treatment of abrasions, lacerations, punctures, and avulsions. Addresses infection prevention and appropriate wound closure techniques within first aid scope.

Lesson 2 • Fracture Recognition and Immobilisation

Identifies open and closed fractures and applies splinting principles to reduce pain and prevent further injury. Covers improvised and commercial splint application.

Lesson 3 • Burn Assessment and Treatment

Teaches burn depth and surface area estimation using the Rule of Nines and palm method. Covers cooling, dressing, and transfer criteria for thermal, chemical, and electrical burns.

Lesson 4 • Chest and Abdominal Trauma

Identifies life-threatening chest injuries including tension pneumothorax and open chest wounds. Covers occlusive dressing application and evisceration management.

Lesson 1 • Cardiac Chest Pain Management

Covers recognition of acute coronary syndrome and first aid response including aspirin administration. Differentiates cardiac from non-cardiac chest pain presentations.

Lesson 2 • Respiratory Emergencies

Identifies asthma, anaphylaxis, and hyperventilation as distinct respiratory emergencies requiring different interventions. Covers inhaler assistance and epinephrine auto-injector use.

Lesson 3 • Environmental and Toxic Emergencies

Addresses heat stroke, hypothermia, and poisoning as environmental threats common in civil protection deployments. Covers decontamination principles and supportive care.

Lesson 4 • Altered Consciousness and Seizures

Covers causes of altered consciousness and seizure management including post-ictal care. Distinguishes seizure types and guides safe positioning and monitoring.

Lesson 1 • After-Action Review and Debriefing

Guides structured review of first aid performance following training exercises and real incidents. Identifies improvement areas and reinforces correct techniques through reflective practice.

Lesson 2 • Recovery Position and Monitoring

Teaches correct recovery position placement for unconscious breathing casualties. Covers ongoing monitoring parameters and documentation during field care.

Lesson 3 • Safe Patient Movement Techniques

Covers emergency drags, carries, and stretcher techniques for moving casualties in hazardous environments. Prioritises spinal precaution and rescuer injury prevention.

Lesson 4 • Casualty Collection and Evacuation

Organises casualty collection points and coordinates evacuation priorities with incident command. Covers loading protocols for ground and air evacuation assets.