Section 1: The First Aider in Action

Role & Responsibilities

  • Assess - What has occurred
  • Protect - Self and others
  • Identify - Nature of illness and injury
  • Treat - By severity and safety
  • Transport - Remove to care
  • Accompany - Remain with your casualty
  • Report - To doctor/paramedic
  • Isolate - Prevent cross infection
  • Secure - Valuables/clothing
  • Inform - Next of kin
HSC - NSFA - First Aider