Skill Section:Wilderness

First Aid

Skill 1/17:Introduction to

First Aid

Learning Intention:

• To familiarise you with the purpose of First Aid in a wilderness setting;

• To practise how to approach a casualty.

Success Criteria:By the end of this session everyone should be able to:• State and understand the 3 ‘P’s of First Aid;• Approach a conscious and an unconscious casualty and check for vital signs.

Activities:1. Requirements of the Skills Section2. What is First Aid?3. ABC drills & approaching a casualty

1 hour/week over 3 months = Attend 15 out of 17 lessons

< 15 sessions & no catch-up = NO AWARD + NO EXPEDITION

Missed sessions can be caught up with Mr. Cant Weds 15.30-16.15

REQUIREMENTS OF THE SKILLS SECTION

To PRESERVE life To PREVENT worsening To PROMOTE recovery

3 ‘P’s of First AID

Scenario:While walking alone in the mountains, Dave hears a clatter of rocks following by screaming. Upon investigation he sees a climber unconscious at the bottom of a crag. A second climber is dangling from a rope holding his heavily bleeding face. Nearby a woman is sitting holding her arm and a child is screaming.

Who is the most important person here?

ASSESS the situation: danger to you/others? Casualties? BREATHING: Are they breathing? Check/clear airway. CIRCULATION: Pulse?

ABC Drills