1. Definitions, limitations, and application.
First Aid
Definitions, limitations, and application.

2. Definition First aid is the delivery of initial care for an injury.
It is usually performed by a non-expert.
To a sick person.
Until trained medical personnel arrive at the location of the injury.
It can be life saving!
It is generally done with a minimum of equipment.

3. Aim One aim of first aid is to save lives.
A second aim is to prevent further harm.
Another aim is to promote or act to encourage recovery.

4. A, B, C’s of First Aid A – Airways B – Breathing C – Choking
Which body systems would be affected?
What might you do to check someone’s airways?
B – Breathing
How could you check this?
C – Choking
Which body system would be affected?

5. Your task! Work with your partner. Make a table with two columns.
At the top of one column write “first aid,” and on the second, write “medical professional.”
Write first aid injuries in each column.
Include those that you have experienced
Come up with others that could occur

6. Medical Professionals are needed
Student Worksheet
First Aid can be given
Medical Professionals are needed