First Aid

Know the basic principles for mouth-to-mouth breathing and the treatment for an obstructed airway.

What is the difference between a heart attack and a stroke and the treatment for each?

Know the proper procedure for assisting a bleeding victim.

Know the pressure points and how to correctly apply pressure at those points.

Know the proper method of applying a tourniquet and when to apply one.

Know the causes of shock and demonstrate its proper treatment.

Know the proper procedure for assisting a victim of poisoning.

Know the proper procedure for assisting a burn victim.

Know how to properly apply the following bandages:

• a.

  Open and closed spiral c. Fingertip

• b.

  Figure-eight d. Cravat bandage to the head

Know how to apply the following splints:

• a.

  Upper arm splint c. Ankle splint

• b.

  Forearm splint d. Kneecap splint

Know the proper treatment for the following:

• a.

  Head injuries e. Animal and insect bites

• b.

  Internal injuries f. Fainting and epilepsy

• c.

  Gunshot wounds g. Effects of heat and cold

• d.

  Injuries to the eye

Know what to do in an electrical emergency.

Know how to escape from a fire.

Know how to obtain help in an emergency

Know the proper procedure to assist a radiation-exposure victim.

Know the following rescue carries:

• a.

  Drag by shoulder e. Improvised litter

• b.

  Blanket drag f. Three-person hammock carry

• c.

  Two-person carry g. Litter carry

• d.

  Carry by extremities Note: The white oval on the patch designates ìstandardî level.