Course in Advanced First Aid Skills

In today’s world, mastering advanced first aid skills has become a necessity not only for healthcare workers but also for employees in various institutions and members of the wider community. A quick and scientifically sound response can save a life or prevent serious complications. For this reason, Geneva Institute of Business Administration offers the training program “Advanced First Aid Skills”, designed to equip participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical expertise in dealing with emergency cases and critical injuries. The program emphasizes the application of advanced first aid protocols in line with international standards, aiming to enhance the efficiency of immediate medical response across different environments.

Target Audience

• Healthcare professionals who need to strengthen their knowledge and abilities in advanced first aid to handle critical emergency situations more effectively.

• Employees in industrial and service organizations who may be required to provide an immediate response in cases of workplace accidents or injuries.

• Civil defense personnel and safety officers who are frequently exposed to critical incidents and require advanced lifesaving techniques.

• Trainers and emergency coordinators in educational and community institutions who aim to build strong capacities in first aid response.

• Individuals seeking to expand their medical knowledge to be capable of assisting others safely and efficiently in emergencies.

Objectives

• Provide participants with a solid foundation of advanced first aid principles and highlight their essential role in saving lives and minimizing complications.

• Enable participants to understand and apply the correct procedures when dealing with severe injuries such as heavy bleeding, shock, and complex fractures.

• Strengthen the participants’ ability to respond to medical emergencies such as respiratory arrest or cardiac arrest by applying appropriate advanced techniques.

• Increase awareness of the importance of adhering to health and safety standards, including the correct use of personal protective equipment during first aid interventions.

• Develop the participants’ capacity to follow international protocols in advanced first aid, ensuring alignment with global medical and emergency standards.

Course Outline 

• Advanced Concepts in First Aid

  • Definition and importance of advanced first aid in emergencies.

  • Differences between basic and advanced first aid.

  • Principles of structured rapid intervention.

  • Initial assessment of an injured person.

• Advanced First Aid Equipment and Supplies

  • Components of the advanced medical first aid kit.

  • Devices that support resuscitation efforts.

  • Protective equipment and its significance.

  • Procedures for checking and maintaining medical tools.

• Management of Severe Injuries

  • Approaches to controlling internal and external bleeding.

  • Steps for handling deep and complex wounds.

  • Immediate actions in cases of traumatic shock.

  • Primary care for burns of varying degrees.

• Dealing with Fractures and Musculoskeletal Injuries

  • Different types of fractures and how to identify them.

  • Safe methods for immobilizing broken limbs.

  • Basic management of sprains and muscle tears.

  • Use of simple tools for temporary stabilization.

• Advanced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

  • Steps of CPR according to international protocols.

  • Use of automated external defibrillators (AED).

  • Assessment of vital signs in critical cases.

  • Post-resuscitation measures and monitoring.

• Management of Respiratory Arrest and Airway Obstruction

  • Causes of sudden respiratory arrest.

  • Manual techniques to open airways.

  • Procedures for removing airway obstruction.

  • Use of support devices to assist breathing.

• Emergency Medical Conditions

  • First aid for stroke and related emergencies.

  • Responding to seizures and fainting episodes.

  • Handling drug and chemical poisoning cases.

  • Immediate response to blood pressure crises.

• Environmental and Accidental Injuries

  • First aid for drowning victims.

  • Managing heatstroke and severe dehydration.

  • Emergency care in extreme cold exposure.

  • First aid for bites and stings from animals or insects.

• Personal Safety in First Aid Response

  • Importance of personal safety during interventions.

  • Proper use of gloves, masks, and protective gear.

  • Role of personal hygiene in protecting rescuer and victim.

  • Recommended vaccinations for first aid responders.

• International Standards in Advanced First Aid

  • Guidelines issued by leading medical organizations.

  • Importance of compliance with emergency protocols.

  • Quality standards in first aid service delivery.

  • Continuous training as a key to maintaining competence.