SYLLABUS – CERTIFICATE COURSE IN FIRSTAID AND SAFETY
Course Outcome :Familiarize the students with proper methods and procedures given in emergency situations
Course Specific Outcome:
The course will help the participant
Board of Studies :
1)Dr. Shyla Abraham(Principal, KG College)
2)Dr. Sosakutty Jacob(BHMS)
3)Dr. Simmy M Varkey (Professor , INE SME CPAS, Kottayam)
4)Dr. Anilakumary K S (HOD, Department of Zoology ,KG College, Pampady)
5)Ms. Preethy Saira Philip(Assistant Professor, Department of Economics)
Duration : 30 hours
CHAPTER 1 : (6 hours)
What Is First Aid ?-Being a First Aider-Action At An Emergency- First Aid at an Emergency – Telephoning for Help – Multiple Casualties – Road Accidents – Fires – Electrical Injuries – Rescue from Drowning – Stress. The Practice Of First Aid – Initial Assessment – Making a Diagnosis – Removing Clothing – Treatment and Aftercare
CHAPTER 2 : (8 hours)
Resuscitation- Breathing and Circulation – Principles of Resuscitation – The Resuscitation Sequence – Resuscitation Techniques – Resuscitation for Children
Disorders Of The Respiratory System – The Respiratory System – Disorders of Respiration – Airway Obstruction – Inhalation of Fumes – Breathing Difficulties
Disorders Of The Circulation – The Circulatory System – Shock – Fainting – Anaphylactic Shock – Disorders of the Heart
Disorders Of Consciousness- The Nervous System – Unconsciousness – Head Injuries – Convulsions – Stroke – Other Disorders
Chapter 3: ( 4 hours )
Wounds And Bleeding- Blood Clotting – Types of Wound – Severe External Bleeding – Bleeding at Special Sites – Major Wounds – Internal Bleeding – Minor Wounds – Infection In Wounds
Dressings And Bandages- First-aid Materials – Dressings – Cold Compresses – Bandages – Roller Bandages – Tubular Gauze – Triangular Bandages
CHAPTER 4 : (6 hours)
Bone, Joint And Muscle Injuries- Bones , Joints and Muscles – Types of Injury – Injuries to the Face and Jaw – Injuries to the Upper Limb – Fractures of the Ribcage – Back Injuries – Fractured Pelvis – Injuries to the Lower Limb
Burns And Scalds – The Skin – Assessing a Burn – Minor Burns and Scalds – Severe Burns and Scalds – Special Types of Burn
Effects Of Heat And Cold -The Body Temperature – Effects of Extreme Cold – Effects of Extreme Heat
CHAPTER 5 : ( 6 hours)
Foreign Bodies – Foreign Bodies in the Skin – The Eyes, Nose and Ears – Foreign Bodies in the Eye – Foreign Bodies in the Nose – Foreign Bodies in the Ear – Swallowed Foreign Bodies – Inhaled Foreign Bodies
Poisoning -What is a Poison? – Household Poisons – Drug Poisoning – Industrial Poisons – Alcohol Poisoning – Poisonous Plants – Food Poisoning
Bites And Stings-Animal Bites – Insect Stings – Injuries by Marine Creatures – Snake Bites
Miscellaneous Conditions -Fever – Headache – Earache – Toothache – Sore Throat – Abdominal Pain – Hernia – Vomiting and Diarrhoea – Vertigo – Cramp – Hysteria – Hiccups – Allergy – Illness and Overseas Travel
References :
1)First Aid Manual- Dorling Kindersley – Dr.Michael Webb, Mr.Roy Scott, Sir Peter Beale .
2)Manual of First Aid – Jaypee Publication, L C Gupta &Abhitabh Gupta
