The tools you need to prepare your plan

Our First Aider will guide you through your course. He represents the tools you need to prepare your plan. You can click on the image to see a larger version in a new tab. The first step is to recognise that a problem exists (the First Aider’s hat). We’ll...

Recognise a problem exists

So, where do you start? When a first aid emergency occurs the first step in responding is to recognise that there is an emergency. As a first aider you may be the first person on the scene. You need to know how to recognise potentially life-threatening emergencies so...

A simple plan to help you manage emergency situations

What is an emergency? An emergency is a situation that requires immediate action. A medical emergency is a sudden illness such as heart attack, which requires immediate medical attention. An injury is damage to the body, such as a broken arm, which results from a...