Study Guide

Objective

Students will be prepared for action in situations requiring first aid. They will be conversant with the basic principles of prevention and aid with the ability to work in cooperation with other first aiders and helpers.

Content

FA1 course and safety

Location and time

Kajaani University of Applied Sciences, TAITO 2

17.3.2022 12.30-16.00 classroom TA21L174_EA2
24.3.2022 12.30-16.00 classroom TA20L121-EA
1.4.2022 8.15-11.45 classroom TA20L121-EA
14.4.2022 12.30-16.00 classroom TA20L121-EA

Materials

Korte, H. & Myllyrinne, K. & And R. 2013. Emergency First Aid Instructions

Teaching methods

During the course participant gets to practise hands-on skills in various first aid topics. Aim of the course is to increase
participant`s courage to take action in emergency situations as well as in smaller everyday incidents. First Aid Course
EA 1® -certificate is valid for three years.

Activating lectures 20%
Practical training 80%

Completion alternatives

Presence 100%

Student workload

Contact teaching 16h

Content scheduling

First Aid Course EA 1® 16 h
Course content
• action at an emergency
• life-saving procedures in following situations:
• unconcious casualty
• bls (cpr + aed)
• choking
• severe bleeding
• shock
• sudden cases of illness
• wounds
• burns
• bone fractures
• joint injuries
• other injuries
• poisonings
• accident prevention
• health promotion
• psychological first aid

Evaluation scale

Hylätty/Hyväksytty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To be announced.

Assessment methods and criteria

Obligation to attend 100%
Active participation

You can have first aid certificate/card from this course.