First Person on Scene – Level 2

Main Content

Introduction

• Definitions / International Protocols
• Basic Human Physiology
• Legal protection
• Protective barriers
• Psychology of the rescuer
• Calling the E.M.S.

Life Threatening Conditions

• Heart Attack
• Ventricular Fibrillation (sudden cardiac arrest)
• Airway obstruction
• Severe bleeding
• Physical shock
• Stroke
• Anaphylactic shock

Adult Basic Life Support  (BLS)

• Recognize a respiratory arrest
• Breathing management
• Circulatory management
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Unconsciousness
• Recovery position

Automated External Defibrillation (Adult A.E.D.)

• Describe the A.E.D.
• Operation of an A.E.D.
• Connecting the A.E.D. with the victim
• Voice prompts A.E.D.
• Maintenance and Safety of the A.E.D.
• Results of using the A.E.D.

Emergency Oxygen Administration

• Oxygen
• Hypoxia
• Oxygen therapy
• Pulse oximeter
• Cylinders and regulators
• Oxygen fittings
• Oxygen and poisoning
• Constant Flow Cylinder
• Non – rebreather mask
• Oro-nasal resuscitation mask
• Bag Valve Mask (B.V.M.)

First Aid (Common Illnesses Treatment)

• Illness assessment
• Asthma
• Anaphylaxis
• Using the Epi – Pen or Ana Pen
• Seizures
• Febrile convulsions
• Diabetes
• Acute hypothermia
• Heatstroke and Heat Exhaustion
• Electrocution
• Allergies
• Asthma
• Poisoning
• Loss of consciousness

First Aid (Treatment of Common Injuries)

• Splints
• Bandaging
• Fractures
• Dislocation
• Sprains and muscle contusions
• Burns and scalds
• Nose bleeding
• Foreign object injuries
• Head injuries
• Eye injuries
• Teeth injuries
• Spinal Injuries
• Bites and stings
• Internal bleeding
• Minor injuries treatment
• Chest trauma

Paediatric First Aid

• Life Threatening Conditions
• Child & Infant Basic Life support
• Child & Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Child oxygen therapy (constant flow cylinder)
• Child Automated External Defibrillator (A.E.D.)
• Medical Conditions
• First Aid (common injuries management)