Concepts and Principles of Advanced Emergency First Aid

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What you will learn in this course:

Session 1: KM-01-KT01 Principles for providing risk based first aid. (10%)
Session 2: KM-01-KT02: Effective applied advanced emergency first aid. (15%)
Session 3: KM-01-KT03: Human anatomy and physiology for advanced emergency first aid. (25%)
Session 4: KM-01-KT04: Concepts and principles of providing advanced emergency level first aid. (50%)

Course Content

Session 1: KM-01-KT01 Principles for providing risk based first aid. (10%)
KT0101 the role of the advanced emergency first aider within the chain of survival, emergency health care system, and interaction other emergency response services. | Range: functions and leadership. 30% | KT0102 legal and ethical principles for provision of risk based advanced first aid. 30% | KT0103 maintaining personal health and safety as advanced emergency first aider: range PPE, mental preparedness. 10% | KT0104 basic awareness of mental health of the advanced emergency first aider and the patient. Range: support for stress and post-traumatic stress. Debriefing. 10% | KT0105 basic awareness and sensitivity of cultural and gender diversity with specific reference to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 20%

1.0 Principles for providing risk based first aid
1.1 KT0101 The role of the advanced emergency first aider within the chain of survival, emergency health care system, and interaction other emergency response services. Range: Functions and leadership. 30%
1.2 KT0102 Legal and ethical principles for provision of risk based advanced first aid. 30%
1.3 KT0103 Maintaining personal health and safety as advanced emergency first aider: Range PPE, mental preparedness. 10%
1.4 KT0104 Basic awareness of mental health of the advanced emergency first aider and the patient. Range: Support for stress and post-traumatic stress. Debriefing. 10%
1.5 KT0105 Basic awareness and sensitivity of cultural and gender diversity with specific reference to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 20%

Session 2: KM-01-KT02: Effective applied advanced emergency first aid. (15%)
KT0201 Hazard and risk assessment concepts and principles within the contexts of providing advanced emergency first aid. 10% | KT0202 Concepts and principles of the assessment of affected persons on an incident scene.20% | KT0203 Key principles and concepts of communication with bystanders, emergency services, and the patient during an incident and whilst providing advanced emergency first aid care.10% | KT0204 Fundamental concepts and principles that underpin the actions required for providing advanced emergency first aid care. 35% | KT0205 Importance and principles of ongoing re-assessment and monitoring of the affected person’s conditions. 10% | KT0206 Importance and key principles of the handover between advanced emergency first aiders and emergency medical services including the various transportation options. 5% | KT0207 Importance of effective record keeping and incident reporting – why it is done and the potential impact of incorrect record keeping for the affected person, the organisation and the advanced emergency first aid provider. 5% | KT0208 The principles and practices that underpin post scene cleanup and post exposure prophylaxis. 5%

Session 3: KM-01-KT03: Human anatomy and physiology for advanced emergency first aid. (25%)
KT0301 Principles of anatomical position and relationship to providing advanced emergency first aid care. 5% | KT0302 Meaning and implication of directional terms in relation to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. [Such as anterior (front), posterior (back), superior (above), inferior (below), medial (toward the midline), lateral (away from the midline), proximal (closer to the point of origin), and distal (farther from the point of origin)] 5% | KT0303 Familiarity with surface anatomy, which involves identifying and palpating bony landmarks, superficial muscles, and other surface features of the body and how this relates to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 10% | KT0304 Location and boundaries of the anatomical body cavities as related to the provisioning of first aid care. 5% | KT0305 Structure and functions of the integumentary system (skin, hair, and nails) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 5% | KT0306 Structure and functions of the musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles, and joints) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 10% | KT0307 Structure and functions of the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and nerves) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 10% | KT0308 Structure and functions of the endocrine system (hormone-producing glands) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 5% | KT0309 Structure and functions of the cardiovascular system (heart, blood vessels, and blood) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 10% | KT0310 Structure and functions of the lymphatic system (lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, and lymph) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 5% | KT0311 Structure and functions of the immune system (organs, cells, and molecules involved in defense against pathogens) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 5% | KT0312 Structure and functions of the respiratory system (lungs, airways, and breathing) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 10% | KT0313 Structure and functions of the gastrointestinal system (organs involved in digestion and absorption of food) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 5% | KT0314 Structure and functions of the renal system (kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 5% | KT0315 Structure and functions of the reproductive system (organs involved in reproduction) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 5%

3.0 Human anatomy and physiology for advanced emergency first aid
3.1 KT0301 Principles of anatomical position and relationship to providing advanced emergency first aid care. 5%
3.2 KT0302 Meaning and implication of directional terms in relation to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 5%
3.3 KT0303 Familiarity with surface anatomy, which involves identifying and palpating bony landmarks, superficial muscles, and other surface features of the body and how this relates to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 10%
3.4 KT0304 Location and boundaries of the anatomical body cavities as related to the provisioning of first aid care. 5%
3.5 KT0305 Structure and functions of the integumentary system (skin, hair, and nails) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care 5%
3.6 KT0306 Structure and functions of the musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles, and joints) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 10%
3.7 KT0307 Structure and functions of the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and nerves) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 10%
3.8 KT0308 Structure and functions of the endocrine system (hormone-producing glands) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 5%
3.9 KT0309 Structure and functions of the cardiovascular system (heart, blood vessels, and blood) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 10%
3.10 KT0310 Structure and functions of the lymphatic system (lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, and lymph) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 5%
3.11 KT0311 Structure and functions of the immune system (organs, cells, and molecules involved in defense against pathogens) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 5%
3.12 KT0312 Structure and functions of the respiratory system (lungs, airways, and breathing) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 10%
3.13 KT0313 Structure and functions of the gastrointestinal system (organs involved in digestion and absorption of food) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 5%
3.14 KT0314 Structure and functions of the renal system (kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 5%
3.15 KT0315 Structure and functions of the reproductive system (organs involved in reproduction) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 5%

Session 4: KM-01-KT04: Concepts and principles of providing advanced emergency level first aid. (50%)
KT0401 Concepts and principles of the primary assessment and treating as per findings, including assessing for life- threatening conditions and providing life-saving treatments. 6% | KT0402 Concepts and principles of the secondary assessment and treating as per findings, involving assessing the patient's history, conducting a head-to- foe examination, and evaluating vital signs such as pulse, breathing, level of consciousness, skin condition, pupils, blood pressure, and glucose. 8% | KT0403 Concepts and principles of controlling bleeding, encompassing managing catastrophic bleeding. identifying wounds, and applying appropriate treatment. 4% | KT0406 Concepts and principles of managing an unconscious patient, involving identifying the cause of unconsciousness and providing appropriate treatment. 4% | KT0405 Concepts and principles of managing a patient who is not breathing. including performing CPR for adults, children, and infants, and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) if necessary. 6% | KT0404 Concepts and principles of treating and managing breathing difficulties, such as addressing choking. establishing and maintaining the airway, and utilizing oxygen and bag valve mask techniques. 5% | KT0407 Concepts and principles of identifying and managing shock, recognizing its mechanisms such as failure to pump, fluid loss, and blood vessel dilation, and providing appropriate treatment. 2% | KT0408 Concepts and principles of managing head and spinal injuries. focusing on maintaining and protecting the patient from further injury. 3% | KT0409 Concepts and principles of managing chest injuries, including addressing sucking chest wounds and flail chest. 3% | KT0412 Concepts and principles of managing extremity trauma, including treating and immobilizing fractures. 4% | KT0411 Concepts and principles of managing pelvic injuries, encompassing splinting an unstable pelvis. 4% | KT0410 Concepts and principles of managing abdominal injuries, such as bowel evisceration. 6% | KT0413 Concepts and principles of managing burns, covering thermal chemical, radiation, and electrical burns. 4% | KT0414 Concepts and principles of responding to cardiac arrest or heart attack and applying advanced emergency first aid to preserve life and prevent further harm until higher-level medical help arrives. 4% | KT0415 Concepts and principles of responding to stroke and applying advanced emergency first aid to preserve life and prevent further harm until higher-level medical help arrives. 4% | KT0416 Concepts and principles of responding to anaphylaxis and applying advanced emergency first aid to preserve life and prevent further harm until higher-level medical help arrives. 2% | KT0417 Concepts and principles of responding to diabetic emergencies and applying advanced emergency first aid to preserve life and prevent further harm until higher-level medical help arrives. 2% | KT0418 Concepts and principles of responding to seizures and applying advanced emergency first aid to preserve life and prevent further harm until higher-level medical help arrives. 3% | KT0419 Concepts and principles of responding to asthma attacks and applying advanced emergency first aid to preserve life and prevent further harm until higher-level medical help arrives. 2% | KT0420 Concepts and principles of thermal stress, including hyperthermia and hypothermia, and implementing appropriate measures to manage these conditions. 2% | KT0421 Concepts and principles of responding to water emergencies, particularly drowning incidents, and providing appropriate emergency care. 3% | KT0422 Concepts and principles of different types of poisoning (inhaled, injected, ingested, and absorbed), and implementing appropriate first aid measures. 6% | KT0423 Concepts and principles of managing bites and stings, including those from animals and insects. 5% | KT0424 Concepts and principles of limiting the risks when encountering a communicable disease and implementing measures to reduce exposure. 4% | KT0425 Concepts and principles of attending to emergency childbirth, ensuring the safety of the mother and child during a childbirth emergency. 4%

4.0 Concepts and principles of providing advanced emergency level first aid.
4.1 KT0401 Concepts and principles of the primary assessment and treating as per findings, including assessing for life-threatening conditions and providing life-saving treatments 6%
4.2 KT0402 Concepts and principles of the secondary assessment and treating as per findings. 8%
4.3 KT0403 Concepts and principles of controlling bleeding, encompassing managing catastrophic bleeding, identifying wounds, and applying appropriate treatment. 4%
4.4 KT0404 Concepts and principles of treating and managing breathing difficulties, such as addressing choking, establishing and maintaining the airway, and utilizing oxygen and bag valve mask techniques.5%
4.5 KT0405 Concepts and principles of managing a patient who is not breathing, including performing CPR for adults, children, and infants, and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) if necessary. 6%
4.6 KT0406 Concepts and principles of managing an unconscious patient, involving identifying the cause of unconsciousness and providing appropriate treatment. 4%
4.7 KT0407 Concepts and principles of identifying and managing shock, recognizing its mechanisms such as failure to pump, fluid loss, and blood vessel dilation, and providing appropriate treatment. 2%
4.8 KT0408 Concepts and principles of managing head and spinal injuries, focusing on maintaining and protecting the patient from further injury. 3%
4.9 KT0409 Concepts and principles of managing chest injuries, including addressing sucking chest wounds and flail chest. 3%
4.10 KT0410 Concepts and principles of managing abdominal injuries, such as bowel evisceration 6%
4.11 KT0411 Concepts and principles of managing pelvic injuries, encompassing splinting an unstable pelvis. 4%
4.12 KT0412 Concepts and principles of managing extremity trauma, including treating and immobilizing fractures. 4%
4.13 KT0413 Concepts and principles of managing burns, covering thermal, chemical, radiation, and electrical burns. 4%
4.14 KT0414 Concepts and principles of responding to cardiac arrest or heart attack and applying advanced emergency first aid to preserve life and prevent further harm until higher-level medical help arrives. 4%
4.15 KT0415 Concepts and principles of responding to stroke and applying advanced emergency first aid to preserve life and prevent further harm until higher-level medical help arrives. 4%
4.16 KT0416 Concepts and principles of responding to anaphylaxis and applying advanced emergency first aid to preserve life and prevent further harm until higher-level medical help arrives. 2%
4.17 KT0417 Concepts and principles of responding to diabetic emergencies and applying advanced emergency first aid to preserve life and prevent further harm until higher-level medical help arrives. 2%
4.18 KT0418 Concepts and principles of responding to seizures and applying advanced emergency first aid to preserve life and prevent further harm until higher-level medical help arrives. 3%
4.19 KT0419 Concepts and principles of responding to asthma attacks and applying advanced emergency first aid to preserve life and prevent further harm until higher-level medical help arrives.2%
4.20 KT0420 Concepts and principles of thermal stress, including hyperthermia and hypothermia, and implementing appropriate measures to manage these conditions. 2%
4.21 KT0421 Concepts and principles of responding to water emergencies, particularly drowning incidents, and providing appropriate emergency care. 3%
4.22 KT0422 Concepts and principles of different types of poisoning (inhaled, injected, ingested, and absorbed), and implementing appropriate first aid measures. 6%
4.23 KT0423 Concepts and principles of managing bites and stings, including those from animals and insects. 5%
4.24 KT0424 Concepts and principles of limiting the risks when encountering a communicable disease and implementing measures to reduce exposure. 4%
4.25 KT0425 Concepts and principles of attending to emergency childbirth, ensuring the safety of the mother and child during a childbirth emergency. 4%

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Course Content

1.0 Principles for providing risk based first aid

1.1 KT0101 The role of the advanced emergency first aider within the chain of survival, emergency health care system, and interaction other emergency response services. Range: Functions and leadership. 30%

1.2 KT0102 Legal and ethical principles for provision of risk based advanced first aid. 30%

1.3 KT0103 Maintaining personal health and safety as advanced emergency first aider: Range PPE, mental preparedness. 10%

1.4 KT0104 Basic awareness of mental health of the advanced emergency first aider and the patient. Range: Support for stress and post-traumatic stress. Debriefing. 10%

1.5 KT0105 Basic awareness and sensitivity of cultural and gender diversity with specific reference to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 20%

2.0 Effective applied advanced emergency first aid.

2.1 KT0201 Hazard and risk assessment concepts and principles within the contexts of providing advanced emergency first aid.

2.2 KT0202 Concepts and principles of the assessment of affected persons on an incident scene.20%

2.3 KT0203 Key principles and concepts of communication with bystanders, emergency services, and the patient during an incident and whilst providing advanced emergency first aid care.10%

2.4 KT0204 Fundamental concepts and principles that underpin the actions required for providing advanced emergency first aid care. 35%

2.5 KT0205 Importance and principles of ongoing re-assessment and monitoring of the affected person’s conditions. 10%

2.6 KT0206 Importance and key principles of the handover between advanced emergency first aiders and emergency medical services including the various transportation options. 5%

2.7 KT0207 Importance of effective record keeping and incident reporting – why it is done and the potential impact of incorrect record keeping for the affected person, the organisation and the advanced emergency first aid provider. 5%

2.8 KT0208 The principles and practices that underpin post scene cleanup and post exposure prophylaxis. 5%

3.0 Human anatomy and physiology for advanced emergency first aid

3.1 KT0301 Principles of anatomical position and relationship to providing advanced emergency first aid care. 5%

3.2 KT0302 Meaning and implication of directional terms in relation to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 5%

3.3 KT0303 Familiarity with surface anatomy, which involves identifying and palpating bony landmarks, superficial muscles, and other surface features of the body and how this relates to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 10%

3.4 KT0304 Location and boundaries of the anatomical body cavities as related to the provisioning of first aid care. 5%

3.5 KT0305 Structure and functions of the integumentary system (skin, hair, and nails) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care 5%

3.6 KT0306 Structure and functions of the musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles, and joints) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 10%

3.7 KT0307 Structure and functions of the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and nerves) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 10%

3.8 KT0308 Structure and functions of the endocrine system (hormone-producing glands) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 5%

3.9 KT0309 Structure and functions of the cardiovascular system (heart, blood vessels, and blood) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 10%

3.10 KT0310 Structure and functions of the lymphatic system (lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, and lymph) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 5%

3.11 KT0311 Structure and functions of the immune system (organs, cells, and molecules involved in defense against pathogens) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 5%

3.12 KT0312 Structure and functions of the respiratory system (lungs, airways, and breathing) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 10%

3.13 KT0313 Structure and functions of the gastrointestinal system (organs involved in digestion and absorption of food) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 5%

3.14 KT0314 Structure and functions of the renal system (kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 5%

3.15 KT0315 Structure and functions of the reproductive system (organs involved in reproduction) as related to the provisioning of advanced emergency first aid care. 5%

4.0 Concepts and principles of providing advanced emergency level first aid.

4.1 KT0401 Concepts and principles of the primary assessment and treating as per findings, including assessing for life-threatening conditions and providing life-saving treatments 6%

4.2 KT0402 Concepts and principles of the secondary assessment and treating as per findings. 8%

4.3 KT0403 Concepts and principles of controlling bleeding, encompassing managing catastrophic bleeding, identifying wounds, and applying appropriate treatment. 4%

4.4 KT0404 Concepts and principles of treating and managing breathing difficulties, such as addressing choking, establishing and maintaining the airway, and utilizing oxygen and bag valve mask techniques.5%

4.5 KT0405 Concepts and principles of managing a patient who is not breathing, including performing CPR for adults, children, and infants, and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) if necessary. 6%

4.6 KT0406 Concepts and principles of managing an unconscious patient, involving identifying the cause of unconsciousness and providing appropriate treatment. 4%

4.7 KT0407 Concepts and principles of identifying and managing shock, recognizing its mechanisms such as failure to pump, fluid loss, and blood vessel dilation, and providing appropriate treatment. 2%

4.8 KT0408 Concepts and principles of managing head and spinal injuries, focusing on maintaining and protecting the patient from further injury. 3%

4.9 KT0409 Concepts and principles of managing chest injuries, including addressing sucking chest wounds and flail chest. 3%

4.10 KT0410 Concepts and principles of managing abdominal injuries, such as bowel evisceration 6%

4.11 KT0411 Concepts and principles of managing pelvic injuries, encompassing splinting an unstable pelvis. 4%

4.12 KT0412 Concepts and principles of managing extremity trauma, including treating and immobilizing fractures. 4%

4.13 KT0413 Concepts and principles of managing burns, covering thermal, chemical, radiation, and electrical burns. 4%

4.14 KT0414 Concepts and principles of responding to cardiac arrest or heart attack and applying advanced emergency first aid to preserve life and prevent further harm until higher-level medical help arrives. 4%

4.15 KT0415 Concepts and principles of responding to stroke and applying advanced emergency first aid to preserve life and prevent further harm until higher-level medical help arrives. 4%

4.16 KT0416 Concepts and principles of responding to anaphylaxis and applying advanced emergency first aid to preserve life and prevent further harm until higher-level medical help arrives. 2%

4.17 KT0417 Concepts and principles of responding to diabetic emergencies and applying advanced emergency first aid to preserve life and prevent further harm until higher-level medical help arrives. 2%

4.18 KT0418 Concepts and principles of responding to seizures and applying advanced emergency first aid to preserve life and prevent further harm until higher-level medical help arrives. 3%

4.19 KT0419 Concepts and principles of responding to asthma attacks and applying advanced emergency first aid to preserve life and prevent further harm until higher-level medical help arrives.2%

4.20 KT0420 Concepts and principles of thermal stress, including hyperthermia and hypothermia, and implementing appropriate measures to manage these conditions. 2%

4.21 KT0421 Concepts and principles of responding to water emergencies, particularly drowning incidents, and providing appropriate emergency care. 3%

4.22 KT0422 Concepts and principles of different types of poisoning (inhaled, injected, ingested, and absorbed), and implementing appropriate first aid measures. 6%

4.23 KT0423 Concepts and principles of managing bites and stings, including those from animals and insects. 5%

4.24 KT0424 Concepts and principles of limiting the risks when encountering a communicable disease and implementing measures to reduce exposure. 4%

4.25 KT0425 Concepts and principles of attending to emergency childbirth, ensuring the safety of the mother and child during a childbirth emergency. 4%

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