Basic First Aid Strategies

Course Code: REL-ALL-0-BFAS

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Identify appropriate action steps for administering first aid in life-threatening emergencies.
Recall appropriate action steps for administering first aid to non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
Recognize emergency first aid versus non-emergency first aid.

Outline:

Section 1: How Emergent is the Emergency?

Introduction

Heather Needs Help

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Emergency First Aid versus Non-Emergency First Aid

Scene Safety

Recognizing an Emergency

Non-Emergency

Emergency

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: First Aid for Non-Life-Threatening Injuries and Illnesses

Rating the Severity of the Situation

Musculoskeletal Injuries

Sprains and Strains

Broken Bones

Review

Soft Tissue Injuries

Minor Cuts and Lacerations

Nosebleeds

Burns

Sunburns

Review

Eye Injuries

Summary

Section 3: First Aid for Emergencies

When to Call 911

Loss of Consciousness

Injuries with Potential for Severe Trauma

Severe Cuts and Lacerations

Head, Neck, or Spinal Injuries

Sudden Severe Medical Reactions

Heart Attack

Poisoning

Severe Allergic Reactions

Diabetic Emergencies

Severe Hypoglycemia

Severe Hyperglycemia

Review

Circulatory and Body Temperature Emergencies

Shock

Heat-Induced Illness

Cold-Induced Illness

Neurological and Airway Emergencies

Seizures

Choking

Shortness of Breath

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Information

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Writer: Chris Martin, BS, BA

Chris is a writer and editor at Relias. He holds a national safety and health credential from OSHA's Directorate of Training and Education.

Subject Matter Expert: Jennifer W. Burks, M.S.N., R.N.

Jennifer has more than 30 years of clinical and teaching experience, with areas of clinical expertise in critical care, emergency care, and home health. She received specialized training in OASIS and telehealth, which has strengthened her knowledge of home health assessment and virtual care delivery.

Jennifer brings a learner-centered approach to her work at Relias, guided by a philosophy inspired by Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing: “I do not pretend to teach her how, I ask her to teach herself, and for this purpose, I venture to give her some hints.” She is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals to expand their knowledge and improve patient outcomes.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Staff; Unlicensed Personnel; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.