Course Title: First Aid for TVET Students
Course Description: This First Aid unit is designed to equip Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students with essential knowledge and practical skills in emergency response and basic medical care. The course emphasizes the importance of immediate action during accidents, injuries, and sudden illnesses to preserve life, prevent further harm, and promote recovery. Students will learn fundamental first aid procedures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), wound care, fracture management, choking relief, and handling common medical emergencies.
By integrating theory with hands-on practice, the course ensures students can confidently assess situations, provide appropriate interventions, and collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals when necessary. This unit is crucial for fostering a safe learning environment and prepares students to handle emergencies both in the workplace and the community.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the principles and objectives of first aid.
- Demonstrate the ability to assess an emergency situation and respond accordingly.
- Perform CPR and other life-saving techniques confidently and correctly.
- Provide first aid for injuries such as cuts, burns, fractures, and sprains.
- Manage medical emergencies, including choking, shock, fainting, and allergic reactions.
- Apply knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology relevant to first aid procedures.
- Safely use first aid equipment and maintain a first aid kit.
Target Audience: This course is tailored for all TVET students across various disciplines who wish to acquire practical first aid skills applicable in the workplace and everyday situations.
Duration: 40 contact hours
- Teacher: Samora Marucha
- Teacher: Admin User