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Ø             Assess both the situation and patient in the event of an incident.

Ø             Define level, causes and management of an unconscious person

Ø             Be able to put patient in the recovery position

Ø             Understand the causes of breathing and heart difficulties

Ø             Be able to instigate E.A.R on breathing problems

Ø             Be able to instigate C.P.R on circulation problems

Ø             Know how to use a resuscitator

Ø             Be aware of signs, symptoms and procedure of dealing with choking

Ø             Be aware of types of bleeding, internal and external and how to control them

Ø             Understand the symptoms and management of shock sufferers

Ø             Have knowledge of basic illness assessment

Ø             Have knowledge of types of poisoning and how to treat

Ø             Understand the signs and symptoms of hyperventilation

Ø             Have knowledge of symptoms of heart problems and strokes

Ø             How to deal with burns

Ø             How to deal with bites and stings

Ø             Understand hypothermia and exposure to heat

Ø             Have an understanding of drowning and how to treat

Ø             Have a basic knowledge of injury assessment.

Ø             Signs, symptoms and management of injuries to bones, muscles and joints, including head
    injuries.