First Aid

At the end of this module, the student will be able to administer, identify, understand, check for, apply, and/or assess:

• A responsive, injured person
• A scene for safety
• Abdominal thrusts (Heimlich Maneuver)
• Abdominal, body, eye, head, mouth, neck, tooth injuries
• Amputation
• Bandages and tourniquets
• Bone fractures and dislocations
• Breathing
• Bruises, sprains, and strains
• Burns (thermal, chemical, and electrical)

• Choking

• Gunshot wounds
• Impaled objects
• RICE (rest, ice, compress, elevate)
• Severe bleeding
• Splints
• Symptoms of common illnesses
• Warning signs of potential serious illness
• When to contact 911
• Wound care (minor and severe)