This document provides an introduction to standard first aid and basic life support training. It outlines the objectives and topics that will be covered in Module 1, including defining first aid, the roles and responsibilities of first aiders, body substance isolation practices, first aid equipment, and the uses of dressings and bandages. The module aims to educate first responders on how to properly assess and treat patients.

1. STANDARD FIRST AID
and BASIC LIFE
SUPPORT TRAINING

2. First Aid
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3. Introduction to First Aid
TR 1-2

4. First Aid
Module 1
Introduction to First Aid
Objectives:
1. Define First Aid.
2. List the three (3) objectives of first aid.
3. Identify the roles and responsibilities of first aid.
4. List the six (6) characteristics of a good first aider.
5. Identify the hindrances in giving first aid.
Knowledge objectives:
After completing this module, participants will be able to -
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5. First Aid
Module 1
Introduction to First Aid
6. Define Body Substance Isolation and identify the
basic precautions and practices.
7. List down the basic first aid equipment.
8. Define dressing and bandages and enumerate the
uses of both.
Knowledge objectives:
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6. 1. Demonstrate how to make square knot.
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7. First Aid Visual Aids
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Is an immediate care given to a person who has
been injured or suddenly taken ill.
FIRST AID
Is an assessments and interventions that can be performed
by a bystander (or by the patient/victim)
with minimal or no medical equipment.
(The National First Aid Science Advisory Board, USA)

8. Objectives of First Aid
1. To alleviate suffering.
2. To prevent added/further injury or danger.
3. To prolong life.
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Roles and Responsibilities of a First
Aider
1. Bridge that fills the gap between the victim and the
physician.
.
2. It is not intended to compete with, nor take the place
of the services of the physician.
3. It ends when the services of the physicians begin.

10. 7. Summon advanced medical care as needed.
6. Determines any threats to patient’s life.
5. Gain access to the victim.
4. Ensures personal safety and that of the
patient & by-stander.
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11. 10. Records all finding and care given to the
patient.
9. Assists advanced personnel.
8. Provide needed care for the patient.
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12. Characteristics of a Good First Aider
1. Gentle - should not cause pain.
2. Resourceful - should make the best use of
things at hand.
3. Observant - should notice all signs.
4. Tactful - should not alarm the victim.
5. Empathetic - should be comforting.
6. Respectable - should maintain a
professional & caring attitude.
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Hindrances in Giving First Aid
1. Unfavorable surroundings and time.
2. Presence of crowds.
3. Pressure from patient, relatives and other
First Aid providers.

14. 1. Direct contact
2. Indirect contact
3. Airborne
4. Vector
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Transmission of Diseases and the
First Aider

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Are precautions taken to isolate or prevent risk of
exposure from any other type of bodily substance.
Basic Precautions and Practices
1. Personal Hygiene 2. Protective Equipment 3. Equipment Cleaning
& Disinfecting
BODY SUBSTANCE ISOLATION

16.  Spine board
 Short board / Kendrick’s
Extrication Device.
 Sets of splints
 Poles
 Blankets
 Rubbing alcohol
 Povidone Iodine
 Cotton
 Gloves
 Scissors
 Forceps
Suggested First Aid Kit contents (Basic)
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17.  Gauge pads
 Tongue depressor
 Penlight
 Band aid
 Bandage (Triangular)
 Elastic roller bandage
 Occlusive dressing
 Plaster
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Any sterile cloth material used to cover the
wound.
1. Controls bleeding.
2. Protects the wound from infection.
3. Absorbs liquid from the wound such as blood
plasma, water and puss.
Other uses of dressing
DRESSING

19. BANDAGES
Any clean cloth materials, sterile or not used to hold the
dressing in place.
Other uses of bandages:
1. Control bleeding.
2. Tie splints in place.
3. Immobilize body part.
4. For arm support – use as a
sling
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Apex
Side Side
Base
Face
40 x 40 x 56
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