Learning Outcomes

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Define first aid and list the items found in a first aid kit.

• Describe the basic steps of providing first aid.

• Discuss personal protective gear, scene safety and hand washing.

• Identify medical problems, their causes, symptoms and first aid procedures.

• Identify causes, symptoms and how to care for individuals with medical problems.

• Explain how to handle individuals with traumatic injuries.

• Outline symptoms and how to provide first aid to an individual with environmental injuries and illnesses.