Unit Award Scheme

108133 BASIC FIRST AID FOR VOLUNTEERS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	identify five priorities in a primary survey (DRABC) using communication and casualty care	Summary sheet
2	identify a casualty who needs resuscitation using DRAB, and perform breathing and airway management including resuscitation by performing CPR on a dummy	Summary sheet
3	list five items required in a First Aid Kit and how to record an accident	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
4	asthma, allergic reaction, anaphylaxis and poisoning	Summary sheet
5	the signs and symptoms of low blood sugar and how to treat diabetes	Summary sheet
6	how to respond to choking and vomiting	Summary sheet
7	how to recognise the common signs and symptoms of chest pains, heart attack, stroke (FAST)	Summary sheet
8	how to respond to someone fainting or experiencing a seizure or epileptic fit/convulsion	Summary sheet
9	how to treat burns and scalds and the correct procedure for a casualty with an eye injury	Summary sheet
10	the signs, symptoms and treatment of broken bones and when to suspect a spinal injury	Summary sheet
experienced
11	placing a casualty into the recovery position and completing a secondary survey by examining a patient from head-to-toe	Summary sheet
12	dealing with wounds and bleeding including shock, bleeding (SEEP), nose bleeds and embedded objects by applying dressings.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 14 June 2017Level - Level One