The role and responsibilities of a first aider.
- Emergency First Aid in the WorkplaceDescribe how to minimize the risk of infection to self and others
- Identify the need for establishing consent to provide first aid
- Complete an accident report form
- Identify the first aid equipment that should be available in a workplace
- Describe the safe use of first aid equipment.
Be able to assess an incident
- Conduct a scene survey
- Conduct a primary survey of a casualty
- Give examples of when to call for help.
The first aider should be capable of managing an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally. This involves:
- Assessing the casualty’s level of consciousness to determine their responsiveness.
- Understanding the importance of placing an unconscious casualty into the recovery position, which helps maintain an open airway and prevents obstruction or choking.
- Opening the casualty’s airway and checking for breathing to ensure proper ventilation.
- Safely positioning the unresponsive casualty in the recovery position to maintain their airway and prevent aspiration.
- Managing a casualty who is experiencing a seizure by providing support, ensuring their safety, and monitoring the duration and characteristics of the seizure.
The first aider should be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally. This includes:
- Assessing the casualty’s level of consciousness.
- Opening their airway and checking their breathing.
- Recognizing the importance of placing an unconscious casualty into the recovery position.
- Safely positioning the unresponsive casualty in the recovery position.
- Managing a casualty experiencing a seizure.
Be able to recognize and assist a casualty who is choking
- Describe how to identify a casualty with a
- Partially blocked airway
- Completely blocked airway
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking.