Emergency First Aid
The Emergency First Aid Course offered by St. John Ambulance Jamaica is designed to equip participants with essential first aid skills needed to handle medical emergencies in various settings, including the workplace, home, or public spaces. This course is ideal for individuals seeking foundational first aid knowledge to respond to emergencies effectively. Participants will gain the ability to recognize situations requiring first aid, confidence to administer basic first aid in emergency situations, and knowledge of when to seek professional medical assistance.
Target Audience
Prerequisites
- Valid photo ID for registration
- Physical capability to engage in practical exercises
Course Schedule
Module 1: Roles and Responsibilities of the Emergency First Aider
8:00 AM - 8:45 AMUnderstanding the emergency first aider role and legal responsibilities
Module 2: Emergency Scene Management
8:45 AM - 9:30 AMScene safety assessment and emergency response coordination
Module 3: Adult Resuscitation (CPR)
9:30 AM - 10:15 AMAdult CPR techniques and procedures
Break
10:15 AM - 10:30 AMRest period
Module 4: Child and Infant Resuscitation (CPR)
10:30 AM - 11:15 AMPediatric CPR techniques for children and infants
Assessment & Certification
Theory Assessment
- • Knowledge-based evaluation multiple-choice questions
- • Passing score: 70% minimum score required
- • Duration: 30 minutes
Practical Assessment
- • Practical skills observed and assessed during sessions
- • Adult, child, and infant CPR techniques
- • Choking management for all age groups
- • Wound care and bleeding control
- • Burns assessment and treatment
- • Emergency scene management
- • Medical emergency recognition and response