Syllabus
Lectures:
1. Introduction to First Aid. Action at an emergency. ERC Guidelines.
2. Respiratory problems, airway obstruction. Respiratory arrest.
3. Unconsciousness. Heart and circulatory problems. Cardiac arrest.
4. External and internal bleeding. Shock.
5. Thermal injuries. Burns. Heat illness. Cold exposure. Frostbite.
6. Chest injuries. Pneumothorax. Abdominal injuries.
7. Head and spinal injuries. Injuries of the locomotor system. Practical lessons:
1. Basic steps of first aid. Treatment of acute airway obstruction.
2. Principles of adult basic life support. CAB Rule.
3. Infant and child basic life support.
4. Bleeding control. Shock treatment.
5. Bandaging techniques. Basic principles of dressing and bandaging.
6. Body positioning. AED.
7. Practical exam.
Annotation
The obligatory course provides the students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills of care for victims during different types of emegrencies (life-threatening conditions, sudden illnesses, injuries). Students will be acquainted with procedures in mass accidents, extreme events and crisis situations.
In practical lessons the students learn CPR in adults and children, the usage of AED.