CPR/First Aid - Oman

CPR

This 6-hour course covers all the skills in Emergency First Aid plus scene survey, patient assessment, choking, CPR Skills (Level A,B or C), Automated External Defibrillators (AED) awareness, bleeding wounds, shock, broken bones, poisoning, diabetes, medical conditions, and heat/cold injuries.

OBJECTIVES
1. Deal with emergency situations
2. Know the limits of basic first aid
3. Familiarize themselves with First Aid regulations and requirements
4. Know the necessary information for emergency services
5. Recognize the signs or symptoms of shocking and choking

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Any member of a professional organization who wishes to assist fellow workers or clients in an emergency.

COURSE CONTENT

I. Introduction to First Aid
• Orientation to First Aid
• Definition of First Aid
• Aims of First Aid
• Legalities

VII. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
• Rescue Breaths
• Chest Compression

II. First Aid Kit
• Contents of a first aid kit
• How to check, care and use the things found in the kit

VIII. Automated External Defibrillator
• The Chain of Survival
• When and how to use AED or AED Demo

III. Accident and Incident Reporting
• When and where to report the injuries, diseases, etc…

IX. Choking
• Back blows and abdominal Thrust

IV. Primary Survey to the Victim
• Dr.’s ABC approach
• How to call the ambulance services
• How to check for the signs of life

X. Burns
• Types of burns

V. Proper Response to the Victim
• Think TRIAGE
• Recovery position

XI. Bleeding
• Types of Bleeding

VI. Heart Attack and Shock
• How to care for the casualty

XII. Wounds
• Types of Wounds
• Bandaging Techniques