HE1936-2D : First Aid

This practical and highly-interactive course
includes various practical sessions and exercises.
Theory learnt will be applied using one of our stateof-
the-art first aid simulators.
First Aid is the assistance given to any person suffering
a sudden illness or injury, with care provided to
preserve life prevent the condition from worsening,
and/or promote recovery. It includes initial intervention
in a serious condition prior to professional medical help
being available, such as performing CPR while waiting
an ambulance, as well as the complete treatment of
minor conditions, such as applying a plaster to a cut.
This course is designed to provide participants with a
basic overview of First Aid. It covers the responsibilities
and limitations of a first aider; assessing the situation
and conducting a primary survey by checking for
responsiveness, airway, breathing and circulation
(DRABC); the basic life support (BLS) and
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); the techniques
for managing bleeding and shock; the first aid for heart
problems and stroke, asthma, hyperventilation and
allergic reactions; and assessing and treating diabetic
emergencies and poisoning cases.
During this interactive course, participants will learn the first aid for epileptic seizures
and head injuries; managing chest, neck and back injuries, burns, electrical injuries
and eye injuries; the various first aid scenarios to practice skills in a controlled
environment; and the behavioral techniques for managing stress and staying
composed during emergencies.