Module K
Module K is a First Aid masterclass. It should be run in a manner suitable for 14 – 18 year olds. It would meet the requirements for Stage 4 Emergency Aid:
Emergency Aid 4
Complete the requirements below
- Know what to do at the scene of an accident
- Know when and how to contact the emergency services
- Be able to respond to the needs of an unconscious patient. Know how to open an airway, give CPR to both an adult and a child and how to place in the recovery position
- Know how to deal with both minor cuts and bleeding and major bleeding injuries
- Know how to deal with burns and scalds
- Know how to safeguard against the effects of heat. Know how to recognise and treat heat exhaustion
- Know how to safeguard against the effects of cold. Know how to recognise and treat hypothermia
- Recognise the symptoms of shock and how to treat a casualty.
- Know how to deal with choking.
- Know the common medication procedures used by individuals with asthma and how to deal with an asthma attack
- Know how to recognise the symptoms of a heart attack and take appropriate action.Know how to deal with an injury to the head.
- Know how to deal with a casualty with a suspected spinal injury.
- Recognise the signs of a fracture and soft tissue injuries and how to protect from further injury or pain.
- Know the signs and symptoms of meningitis and the action to take.
Notes
This stage requires eight hours of training and activity and should be trained and assessed by arrangement with an adult holding a full first aid qualification and validated skills from the adult training scheme in presenting and facilitating. Alternatively, a qualified first aid trainer from an externally recognised organisation may fulfil this role.
A young person holding first aid award covering this or a similar syllabus from a recognised First Aid provider (for example St John’s Ambulance or the British Red Cross) automatically qualifies for this award.
This award exceeds the requirements of First Response and is a suitable alternative to the Young Leaders module K First Aid Master Class.