Course in Principles and Fundamentals of Public Health and First Aid

Public health is considered one of the fundamental pillars for ensuring community stability and protecting individuals from diseases and epidemics. At the same time, first aid serves as the first line of defense in emergencies, providing immediate care that can save lives and reduce complications before specialized medical help arrives. With the rise of global health challenges and the increasing number of accidents and injuries in workplaces and communities, it has become essential to equip individuals with both basic knowledge of public health principles and the practical skills of first aid. Geneva Institute of Business Administration presents this specialized training program under the title “Principles and Fundamentals of Public Health and First Aid”, designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding that combines scientific foundations of public health with essential applications of first aid, thereby strengthening the ability to protect individuals and communities.

Target Audience

• Healthcare, education, and service sector employees who frequently interact with the public and need to provide immediate assistance when required.

• Employees in government and private institutions responsible for implementing and monitoring workplace health and safety standards.

• Teachers and academic staff in schools and universities who need fundamental knowledge of public health and first aid to respond to student emergencies.

• Security, safety, and civil defense personnel who face accident-related incidents that require immediate and effective response.

• Community members seeking to enhance their health awareness and acquire essential first aid skills to protect themselves and their families.

Objectives

• Provide participants with a solid understanding of public health concepts and their direct impact on quality of life and disease prevention.

• Enable trainees to recognize the basic principles of first aid and apply them correctly in emergency situations.

• Raise health awareness among participants regarding the importance of preventive measures and the adoption of healthy behaviors in everyday life and the workplace.

• Develop participants’ ability to act promptly and effectively when faced with sudden injuries or medical incidents.

• Support institutions and communities in building trained individuals capable of reducing health risks and ensuring greater safety.

Course Outline 

• Concept and Objectives of Public Health

  • Definition of public health and its importance to communities.

  • The role of public health in preventing diseases.

  • The connection between public health and sustainable development.

  • Contemporary challenges facing public health systems.

• Principles of Health Promotion and Prevention

  • Strategies for encouraging healthy lifestyles.

  • Factors influencing individual and community health.

  • Importance of balanced nutrition and physical activity.

  • The role of awareness campaigns in community health.

• Principles of First Aid

  • Definition of first aid and its vital role.

  • Responsibilities of a first aid provider.

  • Basic principles of immediate intervention.

  • Common mistakes in administering first aid.

• Managing Minor Injuries

  • First aid for cuts and minor wounds.

  • Steps to manage minor burns.

  • Treatment of bruises and contusions.

  • Simple and safe methods to stop bleeding.

• Responding to Serious Injuries

  • Procedures for managing severe bleeding.

  • First aid for fractures and broken bones.

  • Care for head and spinal injuries.

  • Recognizing when to call for advanced medical help.

• First Aid for Emergency Health Conditions

  • Responding to fainting and loss of consciousness.

  • First aid for epileptic seizures.

  • Immediate response to poisoning cases.

  • Handling sudden breathing difficulties.

• First Aid for Specific Accidents

  • Managing injuries caused by traffic accidents.

  • Responding to electrical injuries.

  • First aid for drowning and suffocation.

  • Treatment of eye-related injuries.

• Public Health in the Workplace

  • Common health risks in professional environments.

  • Importance of prevention in reducing workplace injuries.

  • Key requirements for a healthy workplace environment.

  • The role of management in promoting safety culture.

• First Aid for Children and the Elderly

  • Special considerations for emergencies involving children.

  • Common health risks for elderly individuals.

  • First aid for choking in children.

  • Supporting vulnerable groups during emergencies.

• Building Community Awareness in Public Health

  • The role of individuals in spreading health awareness.

  • Importance of volunteering in promoting first aid skills.

  • Institutional responsibilities in public health campaigns.

  • Strengthening cross-sector cooperation for community health.