Revised Topics for Instructional Materials

The topics for each folder is revised to make it easier to delegate tasking and an
additional topic is added as suggested by Red Cross

GROUP A: FIRST AID ON BREATHING & OTHER MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

STUDENT SKILL
1  What is first aid?
 How to recognize signs and symptoms of an emergency?
 How to demonstrate basic first aid care (Scene Size Up, Primary and Secondary
Assessment)

2  Application of item 2 and 3 to the cardiac emergency by doing step-by-step procedure of

hands-only cardio-pulmonary resuscitation with COVID-19 precaution
 When to stop doing hands-only CPR?
 How to put the victim into the recovery position?

3  How to recognize and identify signs and symptoms of the different breathing
emergencies?
 How to demonstrate basic first aid in different breathing emergencies such as
conscious
a. Backslap
b. Abdominal Thrust
c. Chest Trust

4  How to recognize and identify signs and symptoms of asthma?

 Demonstration of first aid during asthma attack (assisting with asthma inhaler)?

5  How to recognize and identify signs and symptoms of diabetic emergency?

 Demonstration of first aid on diabetic emergency

6  How to recognize and identify signs and symptoms of severe allergic

reaction(anaphylaxis)?
 Demonstration of first aid on severe allergic reaction?
7  How to recognize and identify signs and symptoms of stroke (cerebrovascular
accident)?
 Demonstration of first aid on stroke?
8  How to recognize and identify signs and symptoms of dengue fever?
 Demonstration of the precautionary procedure and treatment for the prevention of
Dengue Fever

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GROUP B: FIRST AID ON SOFT TISSUE INJURY EMERGENCIES

STUDENT SKILL
1  What is first aid?
 How to recognize signs and symptoms of an emergency?
 How to demonstrate basic first aid care (Scene Size Up, Primary and Secondary
Assessment)

2  Application of item 2 and 3 to the cardiac emergency by doing step-by-step procedure of

hands-only cardio-pulmonary resuscitation with COVID-19 precaution
 When to stop doing hands-only CPR?
 How to put the victim into the recovery position?

3 and 4  What are the signs and symptoms of the different kinds of open and closed wounds?
 Discuss each:
A. Closed Wound
B. Abrasions
C. Lacerations
D. Avulsions
E. Punctures
F. Puncture (injected object in the body)
 Demonstration of the first aid procedure on Closed and Open Wounds (Abrasions,
Lacerations, Avulsions, Punctures) using appropriate dressing, bandaging and
tourniquet technique.
5  What are the signs and symptoms of the different kinds of burns (chemical, electrical,
thermal)?
Demonstration each of the first aid procedure on Chemical, Electrical and Thermal using
appropriate dressing, bandaging and tourniquet technique.
6 Demonstration of the step by step procedure of bandaging technique for head injury using
improvised bandage
a. Triangle of Forehead and Scalp
b. Cravat Bandage of the Eye
c. Cravat of Jaw
7 Demonstration of the step by step procedure of bandaging technique for body/shoulder injury
using improvised bandage
a. Shoulder armpit
b. Triangle of Chest or Back
c. Triangular arm sling
8 Demonstration of the step by step procedure of bandaging technique for hip/arm/foot
a. Triangle of the hip
b. Triangle of the foot
c. Triangle of the hand

Further readings for the group B: https://fas.org/irp/doddir/milmed/bandage.pdf

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GROUP C: FIRST AID ON ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCIES

STUDENT SKILL
1  What is first aid?
 How to recognize signs and symptoms of an emergency?
 How to demonstrate basic first aid care (Scene Size Up, Primary and Secondary
Assessment)

2  Application of item 2 and 3 to the cardiac emergency by doing step-by-step procedure of

hands-only cardio-pulmonary resuscitation with COVID-19 precaution
 When to stop doing hands-only CPR?
 How to put the victim into the recovery position?

3  What are the signs and symptoms of different heat related emergencies (Heat Cramps,
Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke)? Discuss each.
 Demonstrate each basic first aid on different heat related emergencies
4  What are the signs and symptoms of different heat poison emergencies (injested,
inhaled, absorbed, injected)? Discuss each.
 Demonstrate each basic first aid on different poison emergencies.
5  What are the signs and symptoms of animal bites, marine life sting and insect sting?
Discuss each.
 Demonstrate each basic first aid on animal bites, marine life sting and insect sting?
6  What are the signs and symptoms of COVID-19?
 Demonstrate the precautionary procedures for the prevention of COVID-19?
 Proper Handwashing and Proper use and disposal of face mask.
Remind the audience that consult with the medical doctor for proper treatment.
7  What are the signs and symptoms of dengue fever, malaria, cholera? Discuss each
 Demonstrate the precautionary procedures for the prevention and initial treatment of
these environmental diseases.
Remind the audience that consult with the medical doctor for proper treatment.
8  What are the signs and symptoms of chicken pox, sore eyes, measles? Discuss each.
 Demonstrate the precautionary procedures for the prevention and initial treatment of
these environmental diseases.
Remind the audience that consult with the medical doctor for proper treatment.

GROUP D: TRANSFER TECHNIQUES/LIFTS AND CARRIES

STUDENT SKILL
1  What is first aid?
 How to recognize signs and symptoms of an emergency?
 How to demonstrate basic first aid care (Scene Size Up, Primary and Secondary
Assessment)

2  Application of item 2 and 3 to the cardiac emergency by doing step-by-step procedure of

hands-only cardio-pulmonary resuscitation with COVID-19 precaution
 When to stop doing hands-only CPR?
 How to put the victim into the recovery position?

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3 Demonstrate the procedures of different kinds of transfer techniques in different scenarios

involving the rescuer:
One Rescuer
Ankle Pull
Shoulder Pull
Blanket Pull

When do we use and what are the objectives of these transfer techniques?

4 Demonstrate the procedures of different kinds of transfer techniques in different scenarios

involving the rescuer:
One Rescuer
One Person Lift
Firefighter Carry
Pack Strap Carry

When do we use and what are the objectives of these transfer techniques?

5 Demonstrate the procedures of different kinds of transfer techniques in different scenarios

involving the rescuer:
Two Rescuers
Human Crutch/Two-Person Drag
Four Handed Seat
Two Handed Seat

When do we use and what are the objectives of these transfer techniques?

6 Demonstrate the procedures of different kinds of transfer techniques in different scenarios

involving the rescuer:
Two Rescuers
Chair Carry
Improvised Stretcher
Blanket Stretcher

When do we use and what are the objectives of these transfer techniques?

7 Demonstrate the procedures of different kinds of transfer techniques in different scenarios

involving the rescuer:
Three of More Rescuers
Hammock Carry
Three Person Carry Lift or Stretcher Lift
Tied-hands crawl

When do we use and what are the objectives of these transfer techniques?

8  What are the signs and symptoms of COVID-19?

 Demonstrate the precautionary procedures for the prevention of COVID-19?
 Proper Handwashing and Proper use and disposal of face mask.
Remind the audience that consult with the medical doctor for proper treatment.

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GROUP E: FIRST AID ON HEAD, NECK, MUSCLE, BONE, AND JOINT INJURY EMERGENCIES

STUDENT SKILL
1  What is first aid?
 How to recognize signs and symptoms of an emergency?
 How to demonstrate basic first aid care (Scene Size Up, Primary and Secondary
Assessment)

2  Application of item 2 and 3 to the cardiac emergency by doing step-by-step procedure of

hands-only cardio-pulmonary resuscitation with COVID-19 precaution
 When to stop doing hands-only CPR?
 How to put the victim into the recovery position?

3-4  What are the signs and symptoms of the different kinds of muscle, bone, and joint
emergencies? Discuss Fractures and Dislocation
 Demonstration of the first aid procedure on Fracture and Dislocation using appropriate
splinting technique:
a. Anatomical splint
b. Soft splint
c. Rigid Splint
d. Ground Splint
5  What are the signs and symptoms of the different kinds of muscle, bone, and joint
emergencies? Discuss Sprains and Strains.
 Demonstration of the first aid procedure on ankle, knee, finger sprains and strains using
RICE method and appropriate splinting technique discussed in Student no. 3.
6  Demonstration of the first aid procedure: Sling and Binder
 Stick Splint for Fracture of Forehand and Wrist

7  What are the signs and symptoms of head, neck, and spine injury emergency? Discuss
Concussion, Pelvic Injury and Crest Injury (possible broken ribs)
 Demonstration of the first aid procedure on concussion, pelvic and chest injury using
appropriate splinting/bandaging technique.
8  What are the signs and symptoms of COVID-19?
 Demonstrate the precautionary procedures for the prevention of COVID-19?
 Proper Handwashing and Proper use and disposal of face mask.
Remind the audience that consult with the medical doctor for proper treatment.

Please be guided accordingly

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