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Introduction to First Aid
Standard First Aid
(SFA)
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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.
•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 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:
• [Link]/RA 3815
• First aid manual 2010
• Emergency Care and Transportation of the sick and
injured. 10th edition
• [Link]/ndrm _plan_2011-2018
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