The First Aid Course allows you to acquire the basic skills to save lives and deal with sudden injuries in the work environment or daily life during the golden minutes before the arrival of emergency teams. The course is designed to combine theory and practical application in a simplified manner suitable for non-specialists, focusing on the most common situations in factories and operational sites.

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This course is an ideal choice for organizations that want to increase the readiness of their teams to deal with incidents and reduce the incidence of injuries and complications within different workplaces.

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Basic course data

• Name of the course: First Aid Course

• Duration of the course: 4 training hours || 2 lectures

• Training method: Theoretical explanation + practical applications on realistic scenarios of accidents and injuries.

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Target group

The First Aid Course is designed for a wide range of workers in industrial and operational environments, including:

• Factory and workshop workers.

• Worksite supervisors.

• Operation and maintenance teams.

• Stores and warehouse employees.

• Equipment and machinery maintenance engineers.

• Heads of departments and divisions.

• Operational team supervisors.

• Quality and safety officers.

• Occupational Safety and Health Coordinators.

• Project managers.

Having at least one person from each team who has passed the First Aid Course significantly increases the level of safety and preparedness in the facility.

First Aid Course Objective

This course aims to provide participants with the basic knowledge and skills to deal with emergency situations and save lives in the golden minutes before the arrival of the ambulance teams. The trainee will learn how to:

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• Assess the accident site and the condition of the injured quickly and safely.

• Apply safety principles to protect yourself and the injured and prevent the accident from escalating.

• Communicate effectively with emergency services and provide necessary information about the situation.

By the end of the First Aid Course, the trainee becomes more confident in intervening quickly and effectively in critical situations at work or at home.

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Course training topics

The contents of the First Aid Course are divided into two main axes that cover the most common first aid basics in work environments:

First axis: Assessment, Safety and Emergency

• Initial assessment of the accident site and ensuring the safety of the place before starting the ambulance.

• Assess the casualty's condition (consciousness, breathing, visible bleeding) and prioritize intervention.

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• The principles of personal safety for the paramedic and the use of available means of protection.

• How to contact the emergency services and make an effective report containing basic information about the incident and the injured.

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Second axis: Dealing with common injuries and conditions

• How to control bleeding, using direct pressure and simple bandages.

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• Handle wounds and fractures: Immobilize the injured part and minimize movement until the ambulance arrives.

• Burns first aid (thermal, chemical), initial cooling steps and preventing contamination.

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• Handle some common workplace medical emergencies such as fainting, shortness of breath, and heat stroke.

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• Ambulance for road accidents and minor daily accidents within facilities such as falls or collisions with equipment.

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Expected Course Outcomes

By the end of the First Aid Course, the trainee will be able to:

• Rapid and safe intervention in emergency situations until specialized medical care arrives.

• Minimize the potential complications of injuries by applying the correct first aid steps.

• Support the organization's safety system and contribute to creating a safer work environment for all workers.

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About the trainer

This program is offered by the trainer: A. Mahmoud Salama, with the following experience and qualifications:

• Certified international lecturer and trainer in the fields of occupational safety and health.

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• Member of the Human Development Trainers Syndicate.

• Certified lecturer for the International Labor Organization.

• Former Director General of the Occupational Safety and Health Institute, with extensive field experience in training workers and supervisors in different sectors.

This practical experience ensures that the First Aid Course is delivered in a simple, hands-on style that suits all educational levels.

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