SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Explain the principles of advanced first aid in emergencies.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Demonstrate an advanced level of preparedness to deal with sudden illness or emergency.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Assess and manage an emergency scene/disaster.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Describe the anatomy and explain the physiology of the human body systems in terms of injury and sudden illness.

OUTCOME RANGE

Systems: Nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular-skeletal, integumentary, digestive, genito-urinary and endocrine systems.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Apply primary first aid life support for adults, children and infants according to accepted current protocols.

OUTCOME NOTES

Appropriately sized manikins and other supporting equipment must be used for the purpose of this assessment.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6

Explain the causes of shock and the emergency treatment thereof.

OUTCOME RANGE

Types of shock: Cardiogenic; hypovolaemic and anaphylactic.