The Advanced First Aid (AFA) training is designed for individuals who have completed basic first aid training and seek to enhance their skills and knowledge to effectively respond to more complex medical emergencies. This course extends beyond basic first aid principles, equipping participants with advanced techniques to handle critical situations and provide immediate care until professional medical help arrives.
Objectives of the Program
- Acquire Advanced Knowledge and Skills:
– Equip first aiders with advanced techniques for treating casualties. - Respond to Complex Emergencies:
– Enable first aiders to effectively respond to more complicated trauma and medical emergencies. - Follow Latest Medical Guidelines:
– Educate first aiders on proper advanced first aid treatments according to the latest medical guidelines
Curriculum
- 10 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- 2 Days
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- Refresher In Basic Life Support- Reviewing and reinforcing foundational life support skills.0
- Advanced Resuscitation Techniques- Learning and applying advanced methods for resuscitation.0
- Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)- Proper usage and handling of AEDs in emergency situations.0
- Comprehensive Assessment Methods- Conducting head-to-toe assessments using DCAPBTLS and SAMPLE methodologies.0
- Care and Maintenance of First Aid Room and Equipment- Proper use, care, and maintenance of first aid facilities and equipment, including oxygen systems.0
- Triage Concepts- Understanding and applying triage principles to prioritize treatment in multiple casualty incidents.0
- Management of Specific Injuries- Applying first aid management skills for chest, abdominal, pelvic, and head injuries.0
- Management of Bites, Stings, and Poisoning- Responding to and managing incidents involving bites, stings, and poisoning.0
- Use of Advanced First Aid Equipment- Utilizing equipment such as AEDs, Bag Valve Masks (BVMs), and other essential first aid tools.0
- Handling Behavioral and Medical Emergencies- Dealing with behavioral issues and medical emergencies with appropriate first aid responses.0
