This document provides information on first aid basics and principles. It discusses the roles and objectives of first aid, which include saving lives, prolonging life, alleviating suffering, and preventing further injury. First aid is described as immediate and temporary care given to someone who is suddenly ill or injured, and acts as a bridge until medical assistance arrives. Good characteristics of a first aider are listed as being gentle, observant, resourceful, tactful, and sympathetic. Dos and don'ts of first aid are outlined. Scenarios of emergency situations are provided and the document concludes with the top 10 things to do in a medical emergency.

1. HEALTH 9 3RD QUARTER:
Prepared by Mrs. Princess L. Simbiling, LPT

2. “Emergency! Emergency! What will I do?”
Pick a situation and do the necessary, immediate, and appropriate action
1. Your friend falls down the stair from the 2nd floor and can hardly stand.
2. A man in the street is bumped by a car.
3. Your teacher suffers a heart attack.
4. Your baby brother accidentally swallows a small part of a car toy and it
gets stuck in his throat.
5. Your mother accidentally touches a hot pan.

3. Module 1: First Aid Basics
HEALTH 9 3RD QUARTER: UNINTENTIONAL INJURY PREVENTION, SAFETY AND FIRST AID
Prepared by Mrs. Princess L. Simbiling, LPT

4. FIRST AID
•An immediate and temporary care given to a
person who suddenly gets ill or injured. It includes
self-help and home care if medical assistance is
not available or delayed. It can mean the
difference between life and death in extreme
cases.

5. ROLES OF FIRST AID
• It is a bridge that fills the gap
between the victim and the
physician.
• It is not intended to compete with
or to take the place of the services
of the physician.
• It ends when the services of the
physician begin.

6. OBJECTIVES OF FIRST AID
•To save lives
•To prolong life
•To alleviate suffering
•To prevent further injury

7. CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD FIRST
AIDER
• Gentle – does not cause pain and panic
• Observant – notices all signs
• Resourceful – makes the best use of
things at hand
• Tactful – does not frighten the victim
• Sympathetic – comforts and reassures
the victim

8. PRINCIPLES OF FIRST AID
(Dos in Giving First Aid) (Don’ts in Giving First Aid)
• DO stay calm. • DON’T give food and drink to an
unconscious person.
• DO reassure and comfort the victim. • DON’T move an injured person
unless you need to place
him/her in the recovery
position.
• DO check for a medical bracelet
indicating a condition, such as
epilepsy or diabetes.
• DO loosen any tight clothing.
• DO keep the victim covered to
reduce shock.

9. Survey of the Scene and the Victims
Is anyone in danger?
Move to the quietest
victim
Open the airway
Check the breathing
Look for signs of
circulation

10. Top 10 Things to do in Case of
Emergency
1. Shout for HELP!
2. Survey the scene and assess the situation.
3. Determine if the accident warrants a visit to the nearest
hospital or if simple cleansing and band aid will do.
4. If you are certified in CPR and a victim needs it, begin CPR
right away.
5. Stop the bleeding, if there is any.
6. Treat any symptoms of shock.
7. Look for the medical alert tag in every victim.
8. Seek trained medical assistance.
9. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious victim.
10. Wait for medical professionals to arrive.

11. ACTIVITY TIME!
Answer the following activities on your LMS (Aralinks):
• REVIEW – Activity 2: Organize you Thoughts & Activity 3: Is He a
Good First Aider?
• RATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING – Activity 4: True or False
Please be reminded with the given time limit and deadline. Good
luck!

12. D O Y O U H AV E A N Y
Q U E S T I O N S ?
WHAT QUESTIONS WOULD YOU
LIKE TO ASK ME?