1a. The Definition of a First Aider Understanding who a first aider is and what their responsibilities include.

1b. The Aims of First Aid The key objectives when providing immediate care in an emergency.

1c. Rescuer Protection How to keep yourself safe while delivering first aid.

1d. First Aid Kit and Equipment Essential equipment and how to use it effectively.

1e. Reporting Accidents Recording incidents accurately to meet legal and organisational requirements.

2a. SAFE™ A simple framework to assess danger and protect yourself before providing care.

2b. Primary Care - Life Cycle™ A step-by-step process for recognising and managing life-threatening emergencies.

2c. Chain of Survival Critical actions that improve survival during cardiac emergencies.

3a. Extreme Bleeds Identifying and managing extreme, catastrophic, life-threatening haemorrhage.

3b. Bleeding Control Effective techniques to stop or reduce external bleeding.

3c. Haemostatic Dressing Application Using clot-promoting dressings safely and effectively in severe bleeds.

3d. Tourniquet Application When and how to apply a tourniquet to control critical limb bleeding.

3e. Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, CPR Delivering high-quality CPR to maximise survival outcomes.

3f. Automated External Defibrillation, AED Safe, rapid, and effective use of an AED during cardiac arrest.

3h. The Recovery Position Positioning an unresponsive but breathing casualty to maintain airway safety.

3i. Adult and Child Choking Recognising and treating airway obstruction in adults and children.

4a. CARE™ A structured approach to casualty assessment and ongoing monitoring.

4b. Small Cuts, Grazes and Bites Simple cleaning and dressing techniques to reduce infection and promote healing.

4c. Bruises Understanding soft tissue bruising and providing effective comfort care.

4d. Small Splinters Safe removal of superficial splinters to prevent irritation and infection.

4e. Nosebleeds Correct positioning and techniques to control nasal bleeding.

4f. Burns and Scalds Immediate cooling and care for minor heat-related skin injuries.

5a. Shock Recognising and treating shock.

5b. Seizures and Epilepsy How to recognise seizure activity and provide safe, appropriate care.

5c. Poisoning Identifying signs of poisoning and responding safely while seeking urgent help.

5d. Heart Attack Recognising cardiac symptoms early and providing immediate first aid.

5e. Stroke Using FAST to identify stroke signs and respond quickly to improve outcomes.

5f. Asthma Assisting a casualty experiencing breathing difficulties or an asthma attack.

5g. Allergic Reaction and Anaphylaxis Managing mild allergies and life-threatening anaphylactic emergencies.

5h. Diabetes Recognising low and high blood sugar emergencies and providing appropriate support.

5i. Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke Differentiating between heat illness stages and delivering rapid cooling.

5j. Hypothermia Providing safe warming and monitoring for cold-related emergencies.

6a. Chest Injuries Recognising chest trauma and providing supportive first aid while minimising further harm.

6b. Suspected Spinal Injuries Protecting the spine and maintaining casualty stability until help arrives.

6c. Electric Shock Ensuring scene safety and delivering immediate care after electrical exposure.

6d. Head Injuries - Minor and Severe Identifying the difference between mild and serious head trauma and responding appropriately.

6e. Eye Injuries Protecting the eye from further damage and seeking prompt professional care.

6f. Fractures and Dislocations Immobilising injured limbs and reducing pain while awaiting medical assistance.

6g. Sprains and Strains Using simple techniques to manage soft-tissue injuries and reduce swelling.