Elementary first aid 1 (A-VI/1-3)Laajuus (1 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in the:
- assessment of patients' needs and threats to safety
- appreciation of body structure and functions
- understanding of immediate measures to be taken in cases of emergency, including the ability to appropriately position the patient and control bleeding, and apply resuscitation techniques, measures of basic shock management, burns and scalds treatment including accidents caused by electric current as well as patient rescue and transport methods
- improvisation of bandages and use of materials in the emergency kit
- prevention of further harm and minimization of risks

Content

- human anatomy and bodily functions
- assessment of vital bodily functions
- recognition of unconsciousness and related first aid
- recognition of lifelessness and basic resuscitation techniques
- injury locating and assessment
- support measures for injured limbs and spine
- control measures for bleeding, pressure dressing and tourniquet
- appropriate measures for basic shock treatment and management
- recognition of unbalanced blood glucose levels and appropriate treatment
- appropriate measures for burns and scalds, including accidents caused by electric current
- rescue and transport of patients
- situational awareness, recognition of changing patient conditions and fist aid
- emergency response

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Accomplishment methods

Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically.
- identify interrelated tasks.
- use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.
- justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code table A-VI/1-3 column 4 are used:
- the manner and timing of raising the alarm is appropriate to the circumstances of the accident or medical emergency
- the identification of probable cause, nature and extent of injuries is prompt and complete and the priority and sequence of actions is proportional to any potential threat to life
- risk of further harm to self and casualty is minimized at all times