Virtual Medical Academy

Overview

This course is part of a series: Introduction to Healthcare. This two-part module covers First Aid and provides a general introduction to First Aid: Basics, CPR, AED and choking in the adult, child and and infant in Part 1 and Medical illness, Traumatic injuries and Environmental injuries in part 2. It is intended for entry -level healthcare workers, public health professionals and volunteers in any healthcare setting.
The course delivery strategy includes video presentation and powerpoint material. The module has a MCQ assessment after each part

This Activity for

Other health care provider
Respiratory Therapy
Psychology
Podiatry
Physiotherapy
Optometry
Clinical Nutrition
Nursing and Midwifery
Dentistry and Related Specialties
Resident / Fellow
Physician
Pharmacy
Occupational Therapy
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Non Health Care Provider
Healthcare & Hospital Administration
Health Education
Health Informatics
Speech-Language Pathology

What I will learn?

By the end of this course, the student should be able to:

1.Define the chain of survival.
2.Understand the basics of first aid such as handwashing, PPE and first aid kit.
3.Demonstrate CPR techniques on an adult, child and infant.
4.Demonstrate choking rescue techniques in an adult child and infant.
5.Demonstrate AED competency on an adult and child.
6.Identify medical illnesses and first aid interventions.
7.Identify traumatic injuries and first aid interventions.
8.Identify environmental injuries and first aid interventions.