This program is designed to equip you with essential skills and confidence to respond effectively in emergencies. You will engage in a blend of theoretical instruction and hands-on training, covering vital topics such as CPR, wound care, and choking relief. Led by experienced instructors, this course ensures you gain practical knowledge through real-life scenarios. By the end, you'll earn a recognized certification and be empowered to make a difference in your community. 

Course Overview:

This two-day course is designed to equip participants with essential first aid knowledge and skills necessary to respond effectively in emergency situations.

Course Content:

Day 1

Introduction to First Aid

Definition:

  - Roles and responsibilities of the first aider.

Prevention:

  - Possible measures to hinder accidents from occurring.

Preserve Life:

  - Importance of applying first aid timely.

Prevent Conditions from Getting Worse:

  - Discussing incorrect approaches to help the victim.

  - Group discussion on practices that could exacerbate injuries.

Identifying Hazards:

  - Highlighting common workplace hazards (seen hazards: fire, glass, snakes, scorpions, nails, heavy materials; unseen hazards: wet wires, electricity, empty roads, rocks, elevation risks/working at heights).

  - Accident evaluation video.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

  - Importance and use of PPE (harness use in elevation, shoes, gloves, goggles).

Diseases and Transmission:

  - Understanding HIV, Hepatitis B and C.

  - Protection from COVID-19 and airborne disease transmission.

Use of Barriers:

  - Gloves, face masks/shields, CPR masks, BVM (if available).

Using Bystanders:

  - Tips on how to utilize the crowd for assistance.

  - Responsibilities (clearing danger, calling for help, obtaining a first aid kit, reassuring family, carrying the victim, notes taking, etc.).

Calling for Help:

  - Information to provide upon calling for help.

  - Local EMS numbers and tips for effective communication.

Physiology and Anatomy:

  - Overview of the respiratory system (lungs), circulatory system (heart), nervous system (brain), skeletal system (bones), and thoracic cavity (sucking wounds).

Checking for Response:

  - Assessing levels of alertness (alert, confused, reacts to pain, unconscious).

Responsive Casualty Management:

  - Primary survey (AB-CAB SSS).

  - Choking (infant, child, adult) — demonstration and activity.

Unresponsive Casualty Management:

  - Breathing assessment and recovery position (activity).

  - Non-breathing: resuscitation for infants, children, and adults.

  - One-man and two-man CPR with trainer AED.

  - Group coordinated CPR with trainer AED.

  - Introduction to AED (if available).

  - Practice scenario activities led by instructor and participants.

Shock Management:

  - Definition and understanding of shock (activity).

Severe Bleeding:

  - Direct pressure and pressure bandages, use of surrounding materials for assistance, management of amputations (tourniquet), embedded objects, and open chest wounds (demonstration and activity).

Dressings and Bandages:

  - Application techniques for head, arms, legs, chest, fingers (activity).

Minor Bleeding and Wound Care:

  - Cleaning wounds and infection analysis (activity).

Electrical Shock and Injuries:

  - Identifying dangers, safety measures, and transportation (group activity).

Chest Injuries:

  - Identifying and evaluating open chest wounds (bandaging techniques, special transport rules, demonstration, and class activity).

Day 2

Head and Spinal Injuries:

  - Importance of spinal injury awareness, suspecting spinal injury, cervical collar use, securing the neck, immobilizing the body, and transport techniques.

Bone and Joint Injuries:

  - Types of fractures (wrist, arm, collarbone, shoulder, rib, pelvis, leg, muscle strain), importance of circulation, checking circulation, use of triangular bandage, and splinting (group activity).

Snake Bites:

  - General information, snakes in Laos, bandaging, and transportation (group activity).

Dog Bites:

  - Identifying sick dogs, importance of rabies vaccination, bandaging, and activity.

Fire Safety:

  - General rules (e.g., not entering burning buildings), smoke hazards, and fire extinguisher introduction (demonstration on how to use a fire extinguisher).

Burns:

  - Understanding first, second, and third-degree burns, initial treatment, and secondary treatment (activity).

Eye Injuries:

  - Bandaging techniques and proper washing techniques (activity).

Seizures:

  - General information, clarifying myths, and how to help.

Heat Emergencies and Heatstroke:

  - Identification and swift treatment.

Rescue Carries:

  - Techniques including drag carry, chair carry, pick-a-pack, cradle carry, human crutch, blanket carry, two-hand seat, four-hand seat, extremities carry, and back carry.

Scenario Practice:

- Two simulated patients in the field with multiple injuries and hazards. Participants will apply their knowledge and skills to assist.

- Evaluation and question-and-answer session.

Conclusion:

- Written test.

- General Q&A.

- Distribution of certifications.

- Group photo.

Important Notes:

- Refresh and practice skills regularly to maintain competence.

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