POT 202
First Aid in Prosthetics and Orthotics
2 Unit(s) (LH 30)
Course Description
At the end of this course, the students should be able to:
1. discuss different aspects of first aid;
2. describe different items used in giving first aid to persons in a work place;
3. identify types of injuries based on level of injuries and bleeding; and
4. describe how to care and transport injured patients who need further evaluations and
treatment.
Course Outline
Definition of First Aid, The qualities of First Aider, TRIAGE and the process of TRIAGE in First Aid.
The process of sorting out cases based on severity of injuries i.e., bleeding, airway problem,
cardio vascular problem. The principles of First Aid. The health conditions requiring 1st Aid: i.e.
Trauma such as RTA and many others, non – Trauma such as sync pal attacks, shock, febrile
conditions and many others. Definition of Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS). Identify the levels
of BTLS. Airway/cervical spine control; Breathing, Circulation, Exposure, Neurological Description
of the process involved in the support and transport of injured persons. The materials required
for first Aid.