Emergency Care And First Aid

1. Explain the principles and techniques of first aid.
2. Identify and manage common sports injuries.
3. Apply appropriate bandaging and immobilization techniques.
4. Demonstrate effective emergency response skills.
5. Promote safety awareness and accident prevention strategies.

13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Definition of Terms

   • Unit 1: Meaning of Keywords · 2 hours

     Define first aid, emergency, accident, and injury.. Understand the importance of immediate care in emergency situations.. Identify the goals of first aid and its role in preventive medicine..

2. Week 2Module 1: Definition of Terms

   • Unit 2: The First Aider · 2 hours

     Explain the role and responsibilities of a first aider.. Identify the qualities and characteristics of a good first aider.. Discuss the importance of communication, calmness, and efficiency in emergency response..

3. Week 3Module 1: Definition of Terms

   • Unit 3: The Contents of A First Aid Box/Kit · 2 hours

     List and describe the essential items found in a first aid box/kit.. Understand the uses of each item in providing immediate care.. Discuss the importance of maintaining a well-stocked and accessible first aid kit..

4. Week 4Module 1: Definition of Terms

   • Unit 4: Principles of First Aid · 2 hours

     Explain the general principles of first aid.. Understand the importance of assessing the situation, providing urgent care, and examining the casualty.. Discuss the objectives and golden rules of first aid..

5. Week 5Module 2: Athletes/Sports Injuries

   • Unit 1: Injuries in Sporting Arena · 2 hours

     Define sports injury and understand its impact on athletes.. Identify the causes of sports injuries, including human error, overtraining, and faulty equipment.. Discuss the importance of proper training and conditioning to prevent injuries..

6. Week 6Module 2: Athletes/Sports Injuries

   • Unit 2: Types of Sports Injuries · 2 hours

     Classify common sports injuries and differentiate between overuse and traumatic injuries.. Describe the most common types of sports-related injuries, such as plantar fasciitis, shin splints, and runner's knee.. Understand the causes and symptoms of fractures, abrasions, strains, and sprains..

7. Week 7Module 2: Athletes/Sports Injuries

   • Unit 3: Prevention of Sports Injuries in the Sporting Arena · 2 hours

     Explain how sports injuries can be prevented through appropriate clothing, footwear, and equipment.. Discuss the importance of water safety rules and preventive measures for cramps.. Understand the role of warm-up exercises and proper conditioning in injury prevention..

8. Week 8Module 3: Management of Selected Sports Emergency Situations

   • Unit 1: Sports Emergencies and Their Care · 2 hours

     Identify life-threatening conditions that require emergency treatment.. Explain how to clear an obstructed airway and restore breathing.. Understand the importance of immediate care in life-threatening situations..

9. Week 9Module 3: Management of Selected Sports Emergency Situations

   • Unit 2: Artificial Respiration · 2 hours

     Describe the different methods of artificial respiration.. Understand the techniques for mouth-to-mouth and mouth-to-nose ventilation.. Explain the ways of turning a casualty into the recovery position..

10. Week 10Module 3: Management of Selected Sports Emergency Situations

    • Unit 3: First Aid Care for Bleeding · 2 hours

      Describe the different methods of arresting bleeding.. Explain how to manage nose bleeding, shock, and poisoning.. Understand the importance of applying pressure to wounds and using a tourniquet when necessary..

11. Week 11Module 3: Management of Selected Sports Emergency Situations

    • Unit 4: First Aid Care for Sports Injuries Continues · 2 hours

      Describe how to manage fainting and drowning.. Explain how to render first aid in cases of fractures, dislocation, strains, and sprains.. Understand the meaning of the acronym RICEM and its application in sports injuries..

12. Week 12Module 3: Management of Selected Sports Emergency Situations

    • Unit 5: Bandaging and Moving Casualty · 2 hours

      Explain how the different types of bandages are used.. State how a casualty can be transported to a health facility.. Identify different extrication techniques..

13. Week 13Module 4: Accidents Generally and Safety Education

    • Unit 3: Safety Education · 2 hours

      Review the concepts of accident and types of accidents.. Understand the theories of accident prevention.. Discuss the importance of safety education in preventing accidents..