Training description: 

This course covers the concept of First Aid, as well as explaining the techniques used by first aiders when providing assistance to a victim of an injury or accident. This activity focuses mainly on two situations: Unconsciousness and Adult Airway Obstruction. Participants will also learn about good practices with regard to the First Aid Box.

General objective: 

This course aims to raise awareness of the importance of the act of first aid and to provide information on basic life support procedures and the correct attitude of a first aider towards a victim.

Learning objectives: 

The participant should be able to:

• Understand the concept of First Aid;
• Realise when and how to help the victim;
• Know the first steps to take when providing support to the victim;
• Assimilate the attitude to have when faced with an act of first aid;
• Be aware of best practices when it comes to the First Aid Box;
• Understand the essential information to pass on to the medical services about the victim's condition.

Programme content:

1. Framework
2. Concept of First Aid
3. Basic Principles
4. 1. The act of first aid
   2. Basic life support
5. Best Practices
6. 1. First Aid Kit

Teaching methodology:

This training is based on the expository method, where the topics are presented to the participants using simple language that is understandable to a general target audience that does not necessarily have prior knowledge of the subject. Occasionally, examples and videos will be used to explain specific cases.

Technical requirements: 

Functional computer equipped with speakers and Internet connection.

Assessment methods:

Assessment will take place summatively at the end of the course in the form of a selection quiz (multiple choice and true or false). To complete the course successfully, the trainee must have a minimum grade of 80%.