Y/600/1250 Describe how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others.

Emergency first aid skills

Unit aim

Purpose of this unit is for learners to attain the knowledge and practical competences required to deal with the range of emergency first aid situations contained in this unit. The aims are for learners to demonstrate the practical administration of safe, prompt, effective first aid in emergency situations with an understanding of the role of the first aider including equipment, record keeping and basic hygiene.

Outcome 1 Understand the role and responsibilities of an emergency first aider.

1. identify the role and responsibilities of an emergency first aider.

2. describe how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others.

3. describe how to complete an incident report form.

4. identify the first aid equipment available and describe how it can be used safely.

Outcome 2 Know how to assess an incident.

1. describe how to conduct a scene survey.

2. describe how to make a primary survey of a casualty.

3. identify when and how to call for help.

Outcome 3 Manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally.

1. demonstrate how to assess a casualtys level of consciousness.

2. demonstrate how to open a casualtys airway and check breathing.

3. demonstrate how to place an unconscious casualty into the recovery position that maintains an open airway and explain why it is important.

4. describe how to treat a casualty who is in seizure.