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1. Introduction to First Aid

The document outlines a training package for Standard First Aid (SFA) aimed at equipping participants with essential knowledge and skills for responding to health emergencies and disasters. It covers the definition, goals, responsibilities, limitations of first aid, and characteristics of an effective first aid provider. Additionally, it references relevant legal frameworks and resources for further learning.

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1. Introduction to First Aid

The document outlines a training package for Standard First Aid (SFA) aimed at equipping participants with essential knowledge and skills for responding to health emergencies and disasters. It covers the definition, goals, responsibilities, limitations of first aid, and characteristics of an effective first aid provider. Additionally, it references relevant legal frameworks and resources for further learning.

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Introduction to First Aid

Standard First Aid


(SFA)
05/14/25 1
Objectives
At the end of this session, the participants should be
able to accurately:

•Define First Aid;


•Explain First Aid in responding to Emergencies &
Disasters;
•Enumerate Goals of First Aid;
•Enumerate Responsibilities of First Aid Provider;
•Enumerate Limitations of First Aid; and
•Identify Characteristics of the Effective First Aid
Provider.
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First Aid
Helping behaviors and initial care provided for an
illness or injury

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First Aid and Responding to
Emergencies & Disasters

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First Aid and Responding to
Emergencies & Disasters

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Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Cycle

DISASTER
IMPACT

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Preparedness

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Disaster
Disaster Impact
Impact

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Response

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Goals of First Aid

• Prevent further injury

• Preserve life

• Alleviate Suffering

• Promote recovery

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Responsibilities of the First Aid Provider

• Bridge the gap between the victim and the


health care provider
• Ensure his own safety, that of the victim’s,
and of bystanders
• Gain access to the victim
• Determine threats to the victim’s life
• Call for more medical assistance as needed

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Responsibilities of the First Aid Provider

• Provide emergency care to the victim


• Assist Health Care Providers when they
arrive.
• Handover to medical services or properly
trained and authorized personnel.

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Limitations of First Aid

• Limited skill range

• Limited medical knowledge

• Minimal or no medical resources

• Legal concerns

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Republic Act 3815
Article 12. Section 4 of the Philippine Revised
Penal Code Book 1: Any person who, while
performing a lawful act with due care, causes
an injury by mere accident without fault or
intention of causing it is exempt from criminal
liability.

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Characteristics of an Effective First Aid Provider
• Gentle

• Resourceful

• Observant

• Tactful

• Empathetic

• Respectable

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Objectives
Were we able to meet the objectives?

•Define First Aid


•Explain First Aid in responding to Emergencies &
Disasters
•Enumerate Goals of First Aid
•Enumerate Responsibilities of First Aid Provider
•Enumerate Limitations of First Aid
•Identify Characteristics of the Effective First Aid
Provider

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Question?

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References:
• Republic Act No. 3815 accessed at
www.officialgazette.gov.ph/RA 3815
• First Aid Manual, 2010
• Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and
Injured, 10th edition
• www.ndrrmc.gov.ph/ndrm _plan_2011-2018
• American Heart Association. Accessed at
https://eccguidelines.heart.org/index.php/circulation
/aha-red-cross-first-aid-guidelines/part-15-first-aid/

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