What Does a First Aid Course Involve?

By: Dillon Waters

Taking a First Response Training International First Aid course could end up being one of the most important things you ever do. You will have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to act and potentially deliver life-saving care if you are confronted with an emergency situation. Although those situations aren’t common for the majority, this training will also be invaluable for everyday situations that you may encounter while at work, home, or school.

As this course is designed to accommodate individuals without any prior knowledge, there is no reason to be worried about not being prepared. Your First Response Training International instructor understands this may be your first experience with a life-saving or first aid course and will be there to assist you or answer any questions that you may have during your class. To ease your mind though, we will be completely transparent and include a breakdown of what you can expect from a First Response Training International first aid course below:

Knowledge Training

The knowledge portion of the course will be split into two sections; eLearning and in-class instruction. With this combined method of instruction, you can expect to learn and retain more information easier than ever before. As you go through the eLearning, you will be introduced to the theory and principles of first aid situations that require a response, as well as the laws surrounding your response to the situation. Once you are in the classroom with the instructor, you will take the knowledge learned and apply that to real-world situations. You can expect to learn:

  1. What is first aid?
  2. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
    1. When to perform CPR
    2. Compressions and ventilations
    3. Personal protection equipment
    4. Performing CPR
      1. Scene assessment
      2. Emergency medical services activation
      3. Compressions, airway, breathing (CAB)
      4. Compression protocol
      5. Ventilation protocol
      6. Team CPR
  1. Define First Aid
    1. Personal protection equipment (PPE)
    2. When and how must first aid be administered
    3. Injury and scene assessment
    4. Assess for “The Six Basics”
      1. Breathing (absent) = CPR
      2. Bleeding = Pressure
      3. Broken = Immobilize
      4. Burns = Cool
      5. Bites = Cover
      6. Blows = Watch
  1. Choking
    1. Level of airway obstruction
    2. Treatment methods
    3. Special considerations for children
  1. Automated External Defibrillator (AED)*
    1. When to use
    2. How to use
      1. Infant/child
      2. Adult
    3. AED maintenance and storage
    4. Rules and regulations regarding AEDs
  1. Neurological
    1. Administering field test
      1. Keeping notes of results
      2. Repeating test
  1. Post Trauma Considerations for Lay Rescuers

Skills Training

Instructor Class

The skills portion of the course will be introduced in the classroom by a First Response Training International instructor. This section of the course will be primarily “hands on” and is intended to teach you the proper way to respond and administer first aid techniques. Your instructor will work with you individually on the practical application of the skills and relate them to real-life scenarios that you may encounter. This portion of the course is invaluable and is required along with the knowledge for certification. The skills you can expect to practice are:

  1. Scene entry and assessment
  2. Perform single person CPR on a manikin – infant and adult
    1. CABs
  1. First aid; treat a simulated injury for each of “The Six Basics”
    1. Breathing (absent) = CPR
    2. Blows = Watch
    3. Bites = Cover
    4. Burns = Cool
    5. Broken = Immobilize
    6. Bleeding = Pressure
  1. Deploy AED and follow prompts for use

Once you complete your First Response Training International course, you will have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond to an emergency situation. The knowledge you learn in your course will be applicable to your daily life and is an invaluable step in ensuring you are prepared for situations that you will encounter. Whether this is your first time taking a course in first aid, or you are a course veteran, you can relax knowing this course will fit your needs as a student ensuring you learn the most knowledge in the most efficient way.

Learn to save a life.

Learn to teach CPR & First Aid.

Related Blog Articles

cpr renewal graphic

Why Should You Renew Your CPR Certification?

/
CPR renewal -stay informed on the latest practices, maintain confidence, and contribute to community safety with a current CPR certification.
scuba diver in front of heart beat

Dive Back into Life: Navigating Scuba Diving After a Heart Attack

/
Discover how one man faced with the aftermath of a heart attack, navigates the challenges to safely return to the underwater world he loves.
child getting band aid put on knee

First Aid for Families: Why Parents Need to Be Prepared

/
We staunchly advocate for first aid training for parents – a preparation that stands as a vital facet of responsible parenting.

Breaking Down the Basics: Heart Attack vs. Heart Disease

/
In this article, we will explore the differences between heart attack and heart disease and provide a deeper understanding of what they mean.
young boy with childhood diabetes testing his blood levels

A Father’s Perspective on Childhood Diabetes

/
Hearing that my youngest son has childhood diabetes wasn't in the plan, but here we are. This is how we are tackling it.
bloodstream pathogen

Important Bloodborne Pathogens and How to Avoid Them – Part 2

/
Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms that can be present in human blood and cause life-threatening diseases.
red blood cells

Important Bloodborne Pathogens and How to Avoid Them – Part 1

/
Bloodborne pathogens (sometimes called blood-borne pathogens) are infectious microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, or viruses carried in human blood that cause diseases.
Kids

Can Kids Have Heart Attacks?

/
Kids and teens can experience heart problems. However, it is very rare and can often result from congenital defects.
pathogen in blood

Important Bloodborne Pathogens and How to Avoid Them – Part 3

/
In our third and final installment of our bloodborne pathogens series we evaluate syphilis, covid, and other key pathogens and how to avoid them.
3 Odgovori

Ostavite odgovor

Želite li da se priključite diskusiji?
Slobodno popunite!

Оставите одговор

Ваша адреса е-поште неће бити објављена. Неопходна поља су означена *