HP State Red Cross Society

Himachal Pradesh

Training Schedule for First Aid Training Last Updated: Monday, 07 October, 2024

First Lecture

A. Principles of First Aid

B. A brief description of the Structure and Functions of the Body

Practical:

Triangular bandage and its application to the – Head, Back, Shoulder, Elbow, Hand, Hip, Knee, and Foot
Arm Slings (large, small, and St. John)

Second Lecture

A. Fracture-causes, varieties, signs and symptoms

B. Treatment of fractures

The skull, Lower Jaw, Spine, Rib, Breastbone, Collarbone, Shoulder-blade, Arm, Forearm, Hand

Practical:

Treatment of fractures
Application of splints

Third Lecture

A. Individual fractures (cont.) Pelvis, Thigh, Knee cap, Leg, and Foot

B. Dislocations, Sprains, Strains

Practical:

Treatment of fractures
Treatment of sprains

Fourth Lecture

A. General description of the heart and blood vessels

B. Circulation of the Blood

C. Wounds and Hemorrhage

Wounds accompanied by Arterial hemorrhage
Situation of the main arteries, pressure points
Wounds accompanied by Capillary or Venous Hemorrhage (Varicose veins)
Hemorrhage from special regions, Bruises

Practical:

Compression of arteries

Fifth Lecture

A. Injuries to Internal Organs - Hemorrhage

B. Burns, Scalds, Stings, Snake bites, Frostbite

C. Foreign bodies in Eye, Ear, Nose

Practical:

Treatment of fractures and hemorrhage

Sixth Lecture

A. Respiration - natural and artificial

B. Asphyxia

C. The Nervous System

D. Insensibility

Practical:

Artificial Respiration

Seventh Lecture

A. Poisons

B. Transport of the Injured

For Males: Hand Seats and Stretcher Exercises
For Females: Hand Seats

Practical:

Transport of the Injured

Eighth Lecture

A. Preparation for the reception of accident cases

B. Recapitulation

Practical:

Preparation for the bed, removing clothes, etc.