PE-0032 - First Aid / CPR / Medical Care Provider

The expected outcome is that the student...	Supports STCW elements...
TOPIC - General principles describes the sequence of immediate measures to be taken in cases of emergency states the content of an emergency checklist as: - assessment of the accident situation assessment of own hazards unconsciousness respiratory arrest cardiac arrest severe bleeding rescue of casualty notification of emergency Activation of EMS System permission to render aid
TOPIC - Body structure and functions describes body structure in terms of: skeleton joints, muscles and tendons major organs (brain, heart, lungs, etc.) circulatory systems
TOPIC - Positioning of casualty describes appropriate procedures for positioning a casualty in an emergency, in particular: the recovery position the resuscitation position demonstrates the correct procedure for positioning casualties
TOPIC - The unconscious casualty recognizes the signs and hazards of unconsciousness applies appropriate measures, including: keeping air passages clear positioning of an unconscious casualty action in the case of respiratory or cardiac arrest no food, liquid or other substances by mouth
TOPIC - Resuscitation recognizes the necessity of immediate resuscitation in appropriate emergency situations signs and signals of heart attack applies resuscitation procedures alone and with the assistance of a further person for a minimum period of ten minutes, including: -control of respiration function of reclined position of head mouth-to-mouth respiration mouth-to-nose respiration cardiac arrest in cases of cardiac arrest states the methods and limiting factors of: cardiac massage cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
TOPIC - Bleeding recognizes the hazards of bleeding applies appropriate basic measures to limit bleeding, in particular dealing with: internal/external bleeding shock (also refers to section 7) application of external pad and pressure to site positioning of patient
TOPIC - Management of shock states the main factors causing shock recognizes the signs of shock as: - color of face rate and character of pulse applies the appropriate measures of basic shock management states the essential measures of shock management as: -stopping of bleeding protection from cooling positioning of the patient no smoking no alcohol no active rewarming
TOPIC - Burns and scalds, and accidents caused by electricity recognizes the signs of burns and scalds and of accidents caused by electric current applies the appropriate measures for burns and scalds: cooling of the area as quickly as possible applies the appropriate measures for chemical burns: removal of clothes rinsing with ample water applies the appropriate measures for chemical burns of eyes: rinsing of eyes with ample water applies the appropriate measures for accidents caused by electric current: noting hazards for rescuers isolation of the casualty protection from collapse control of vital functions
TOPIC - Rescue and transport of casualty identifies and uses: temporary ad hoc aids for transport stretcher transport transport on a chair recognizes the hazards of transporting a patient with injury of pelvis and/or spine and demonstrates the correct procedures for the transport of such casualties
TOPIC - Other topics bandaging: improvises bandages by means available demonstrates the correct use of bandages enclosed spaces: recognizes the dangers when making entry states that the internal atmosphere may contain dangerous gases or lack sufficient oxygen takes all necessary and appropriate precautions infectious diseases: recognizes the dangers from blood and other excretions from persons suffering from infectious diseases, particularly hepatitis, and from HIV-positive persons takes all necessary precautions for self protection when dealing with such cases describes the correct procedures for disposing of blood and other excretions in such cases personal health and hygiene: applies simple rules for maintaining health and personal cleanliness other emergencies, applies the appropriate measures for: intoxication impaled objects seizures diabetic emergencies fainting lyme disease heat exhaustion heat stroke hypothermia/frostbite use of medical guides practical application of medical advice by radio