When a person is injured of falls ill suddenly, there is a period of time before it can receive medical care, and what we do or do not do during this period is of such importance that can mean life or death for the victim. First Aid are not treatments or medical interventions. These are actions to be taken in emergency situations to reduce the effects of injuries and stabilize the condition of the victim.
From this act of stabilize the victim's status comes the added value and the extreme importance of first aid, it is from this performance that may depend the general condition and the subsequent evolution of the victim. For all these reasons, the provision of first aid is more than a moral and civic obligation.
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for all those who want to deepen their knowledge of first aid, or that are part of an emergency response team. It is not necessary any previous knowledge to participate in this course.
What will you learn?
Students will learn the right approach to a victim as well as the maneuvers and actions to be taken to minimize future consequences, and refer the victim to differentiated aid should it be necessary.
Program content
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First Aid - Basic Concepts;
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Chain of Survival;
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Integrated Medical Emergency;
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Risks to the rescuer;
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Basic Life Support Algorithm (BLS);
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Basic Life Support (BLS);
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Obstruction of Airway (OVA);
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Scenarios demonstration;
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Practical BLS;
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Practical assessment of BLS;
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Medical Emergencies / Intoxication;
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Principles of disinfection and asepsis;
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Soft tissue injuries and hemorrhage;
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Burns;
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Osteoarticular Injuries;
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Practice of Dressings and Bandages;
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Practice and Techniques of immobilization and mobilization of trauma patients;
Duration
The First Aid course lasts 16 hours, in attendance (working hours or after work), and consists of a minimum of 8 students and a maximum of 12.
Evaluation
The evaluation consists of two parts, theoretical and practical:
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The theoretical evaluation consists of a multiple choice test, and the final score has to be equal to or higher than 10.
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The practical evaluation consists on the assessment of the Basic Life Support and trauma techniques, and the final score has to be equal to or higher than 10
Certification
For trainees who complete the course successfully, the Amo Vida will issue a Vocational Certificate and Rescuer Card.
