COMMUNITY FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY EXTRICATION TRAINING COURSE SYLLABUS

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Community First Aid and Emergency Extrication Training

for Layman Rescuer.
LGU Malilipot, Albay
3 Days / 24 hours
The following will be used:
1. Interactive Lecture Discussion
2. Audio-Visual Presentation / Power Point Presentation
3. Demonstration and return Demonstration
4. Skills Enhancement (Drill)
10-24 Pax

MODULE 1: EMERGENCY ACTION PRINCIPLES

Objectives:
1.1
1.2.
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8

Describe the purpose of Emergency Action Principles

Describe the rules and responsibilities related to personal Safety.
Identify the principles of first aid;
Identify the practice of first aid
Roles and Responsibilities of First Aider
Objectives of First Aider
Characteristic of A Good First Aider
Protecting yourself as a First Aider

MODULE 2. BANDAGING AND SPLINTING

2.1
Describe the Purpose of Bandaging and Splinting
2.2
Identify the 3 Phases of Triangular Bandage
2.3
Recognize the uses and applicative procedure of the triangular bandage in open phase and cravat phase.
2.4
discuss practically and apply the step-by-step procedures through the illustrations given the uses and application
of the triangular bandage in 3 phases.
MODULE 3 LIFTING AND MOVING
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9

Describe the Purpose of Lifting and Moving

Define body mechanics.
Discuss the guidelines and safety precautions that need to be followed when lifting a patient.
Describe the proper way of safe lifting Technique
Describe the guidelines and safety precautions for carrying patients and/or equipment
Discuss one-handed carrying techniques.
State the guidelines for reaching and their application.
Describe correct reaching for log rolls
Identify the following patient-carrying devices:
Kendrick Extrication Device (KED)
Short Board (Wooden)
Stair chair
Long spine board
Spider Strap

MODULE 4. INTRODUCTION TO FUNDAMENTALS OF EXTRICATION

Objectives:
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6

Describe the purpose of extrication.

Describe the role of the EMT-B in extrication.
Identify what equipment for personal safety is required for the Rescuer/Respondent
Define the fundamental components of extrication.
State the steps that should be taken to protect the patient during extrication.
Evaluate various methods of gaining access to the patient.