1. Introduction & Role of a First Aider
In this section, learners understand the basic purpose of first aid.
- First aid means giving immediate help to an injured or sick person before medical professionals arrive.
- A first aider must:
- Stay calm and think clearly
- Protect themselves and the casualty
- Provide safe and quick assistance
- Legal responsibility:
- Do not cause harm
- Work within your training
- Chain of survival:
- Early recognition of emergency
- Early CPR
- Early defibrillation (AED)
- Professional care
👉 Goal: Build confidence and understanding of responsibility.
