Basic First Aid 2
Unit Standard:120496
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What you will learn
Review of Basic First Aid Skills:
Refreshing and reinforcing the basic first aid skills learned in a Basic First Aid course.
Advanced CPR Techniques:
Learning advanced CPR techniques, including two-rescuer CPR and the use of bag-mask devices.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use:
Understanding how to use an AED effectively in combination with CPR.
Learning to assess the need for and safely operate an AED.
Advanced Airway Management:
Learning advanced techniques for opening and maintaining an airway.
Understanding the use of advanced airway devices.
Trauma Assessment:
Learning comprehensive trauma assessment techniques.
Understanding how to identify and manage life-threatening injuries.
Spinal Immobilization:
Understanding advanced techniques for stabilizing the spine in cases of suspected spinal injuries.
Advanced Wound Care:
Learning advanced wound management techniques, including suturing and wound closure.
Understanding wound irrigation and infection prevention.
Fracture Management:
Expanding knowledge of fracture management, including traction and splinting techniques.
Intravenous (IV) Access:
Learning how to establish and manage intravenous access for fluid administration.
Understanding the importance of infection control.
Medication Administration:
Understanding the principles of medication administration during emergencies.
Learning about common emergency medications and their proper use.
Medical and Trauma Emergencies:
Delving deeper into the recognition and management of a wide range of medical and trauma emergencies.
Environmental Emergencies:
Expanding knowledge of managing environmental emergencies, such as heat-related illnesses and altitude sickness.
Mass Casualty Incidents:
Understanding the roles and responsibilities during mass casualty incidents.
Learning triage techniques to prioritize treatment based on severity.
Advanced Communication and Documentation:
Enhancing communication skills during emergencies, including effective relay of information to medical professionals.
Learning advanced documentation techniques for accurate reporting.
Legal and Ethical Considerations:
Understanding advanced legal and ethical considerations in providing advanced first aid.
Learning about consent and refusal of treatment.
Scenario-Based Training:
Participating in realistic scenario-based training exercises to apply advanced skills in various situations.
Team Coordination:
Learning effective communication and coordination within a team during complex emergency situations.
Patient Assessment and Monitoring:
Expanding assessment skills to monitor patients' conditions over time.
Learning to recognize deteriorating conditions and respond accordingly.
