Understand the role of the first aid responder
Know how to assess an emergency situation and act appropriately
Know how to administer first aid to a casualty who is bleeding or has been burnt or scalded
Know the symptoms of back injuries and how to deal with such an injury
Know the symptoms of broken limbs and how to deal with them
Know the three categories of head injuries and how they are treated
Know the symptoms of poisoning and how to administer first aid to an individual who has been poisoned
Understand the AVPU code
Be able to provide first aid for an unresponsive casualty
Recognise the requirement for and administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Be able to recognise and administer first aid to a person who is choking
Be able to recognise and manage a casualty who is suffering from shock
Know how to provide first aid for minor injuries
