Lessons
This lesson will focus on the basics of an emergency scene: evaluating the emergency scene, assessing the victim, and instructions on calling 911. ...
INTRODUCTION TO LESSON 1
EVALUATING THE SCENE
EVALUATING THE VICTIM(S)
USING YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY PHONE SYSTEM
LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS
THE MORE-THAN -ADEQUATE FIRST AID KIT
Lesson 2: BURNS AND WOUNDS
In this lesson, we'll learn about burns and wounds. For burns: types (degrees) of burns will be explained, as well as symptoms and first aid for...
INTRODUCTION TO LESSON 2
BURNS
WOUNDS
REFERENCES
Lesson 3: STRAINS, SPRAINS, & FRACTURES
This lesson will focus on injuries to bones and joints. You'll learn how to tell the difference between a strain and a sprain, as well as...
INTRODUCTION TO LESSON 3
STRAINS AND SPRAINS
FRACTURES
REFERENCES
Lesson 4: BITES AND STINGS
In this interesting lesson, you'll learn about various types of bites from animals, insects, sea creatures, reptiles and amphibians. We'll discuss...
INTRODUCTION TO LESSON 4
ANIMAL BITES
INSECT AND SEA CREATURE BITES AND STINGS
REPTILE AND AMPHIBIAN BITES
REFERENCES, AND A BIT ABOUT LYME DISEASE
Lesson 5: NEAR-DROWNING
Lesson five will concentrate on near-drowning: a definition and explanation of near-drowning, as well as first aid, complications, and prevention of...
INTRODUCTION TO LESSON 5
NEAR DROWNING: DEFINITION, CAUSES, & SURVIVAL FACTORS
FIRST AID, COMPLICATIONS, AND PREVENTION OF NEAR-DROWNING
REFERENCES
Lesson 6: HEAT ILLNESS
There are several types of heat illness. We'll compare and contrast the various heat illnesses and their symptoms, time frames (when symptoms...
INTRODUCTION TO LESSON 6
HEAT ILLNESS DEFINED
SIGNS, SYMPTOMS, AND FIRST AID
HYPOTHERMIA AND PREVENTION OF HEAT ILLNESS
REFERENCES
Lesson 7: DON'T DRINK THE WATER
In this lesson, we'll look at those beautiful rivers and streams: cool, crystal clear water that tastes great but could be hazardous to your health,...
INTRODUCTION TO LESSON 7
CONTAMINATION, BACTERIA AND ILLNESS
HOW TO TAME WILD WATER
REFERENCES
Lesson 8: POISONOUS PLANT OVERVIEW
This lesson will provide an overview of poisonous plants, and where to find information on poisonous plants and their effects....
INTRODUCTION TO LESSON 8
POISONOUS PLANT OVERVIEW
EFFECTS OF POISONOUS PLANTS
