LICQual Level 2 Award in First Aid

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

 Understanding the Role of the First Aider and Health & Safety

• Understand the responsibilities and duties of a first aider in emergency situations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety principles, including risk assessment and safe practices.
• Explain the importance of maintaining confidentiality and professionalism when providing first aid.
• Recognize the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) and infection control during first aid interventions.

Managing an Unresponsive Casualty

• Identify signs of unresponsiveness and perform a thorough primary survey of a casualty.
• Demonstrate the correct procedure for placing an unresponsive casualty in the recovery position.
• Perform airway, breathing, and circulation (ABC) checks and assess the need for further medical assistance.
• Understand how to act quickly and effectively to stabilize an unresponsive casualty until professional help arrives.

 Cardiac Arrest, CPR, and Use of an AED

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of cardiac arrest and understand when CPR is required.
• Perform effective chest compressions and rescue breaths during CPR on an adult casualty.
• Understand how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to deliver a shock and restore heart function.
• Understand the importance of early defibrillation and high-quality CPR in increasing survival rates.

Managing Bleeding, Wounds, and Shock

• Identify different types of bleeding (e.g., arterial, venous, and capillary) and apply appropriate control measures.
• Use dressings, bandages, and pressure techniques to manage and control severe bleeding.
• Recognize the signs of shock and provide effective first aid interventions to stabilize the casualty.
• Understand the importance of preventing infection in wounds and applying appropriate wound care.

 Treating Burns, Scalds, and Environmental Injuries

• Recognize and assess the severity of different types of burns and scalds, and provide appropriate first aid treatment.
• Demonstrate the correct procedure for cooling and dressing burns and scalds to minimize damage.
• Manage environmental injuries, including heatstroke, hypothermia, frostbite, and dehydration.
• Recognize signs of poisoning and provide immediate care until professional medical help arrives.

Managing Fractures, Sprains, Strains, and Medical Emergencies

• Identify and assess different types of fractures, sprains, and strains, and understand their severity.
• Apply effective first aid techniques to immobilize fractures and support injured limbs using splints or bandages.
• Use the R.I.C.E. method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) to treat sprains and strains.
• Recognize and provide first aid for various medical emergencies, such as seizures, strokes, and asthma attacks.