Basic First Aid (Includes Basic Life Support)

Learning Outcome

Assessment Criteria

Understand the roles and responsibilities of a first aider

·         Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider.

·         Describe how to minimise 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.

Incident Assessment 

·         Conduct a scene survey.

·         Conduct a primary survey of a casualty.

·         Give examples of when to call for help.

Management of an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally

·         Assess a casualtys level of consciousness.

·         Open a casualtys airway and check breathing. (12.1)

·         Explain why it is important to place an unconscious casualty into the recovery position.

·         Place an unresponsive casualty in the recovery position.

·         Manage a casualty who is in seizure.

Management of an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally 

·         Recognise the need to commence Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. (12.1)

·         Demonstrate Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation using a manikin. (12.1)

Management of the choking casualty

·         Describe how to identify a casualty with a

o   Partially blocked airway

o   Completely blocked airway

o   Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking. (12.1)

Be able to manage a casualty who is in shock.

·         Recognise shock.

·         Administer first aid to a casualty who is in shock. (12.1)

Identification and appropriate first aid treatment for emergencies

·         Recognise signs and symptoms of the following conditions:  

o   Heart Attack

o   Stroke

o   Anaphylaxis

o   Burns