First Responder
Actions that are taken in response to injury or sudden illness.
First Aid
What is the first step in becoming a first responder?
Why must you prevent cross-contamination?
Germ transmission.
Most of your work is...
Customer Service
Encourage people to do this after providing care.
Follow up with their doctor.
Biggest difference between first responders and medical professionals?
A person with training who takes action.
First Responder
Your second step in becoming a first responder.
Your health.
Dangerous viruses a first responder might encounter.
Hepatitis B and C and HIV.
Be a good listener...
Do not interrupt when they speak.
If someone is unconscious, having a heart attack or a stroke, or showing signs of shock...
Summon EMS
What is the general rule about medication and first responders?
Be really careful.
Our primary learning objective.
Training.
Common struggles for first responders.
Mental health and burnout.
Good hand health in addition to hand washing and wearing gloves.
Cover cuts and scrapes.
If an adult victim is conscious...
Ask for consent.
What can bystanders do?
Summon EMS
What do epipens, inhalers, and medicine for heart conditions have in common?
First responders can help with these.
Our secondary learning objective.
Knowledge
Third step in preparing to be a first responder.
Stay calm.
Additional steps a first responder might take with their own doctor.
Keep vaccinations up to date.
If an adult victim refuses care...
Try to explain the situation.
What should you provide to EMS dispatchers?
As much information as possible.
You should never give someone prescription medication...
that does not belong to them.
Your top priority during any first aid scenario.
Protect yourself.
How do you build trust between yourself and the injured or ill?
Communication
Number one way to minimize cross-contamination.
When you are giving care, prioritize...
Communication
When EMS arrives...
Stay on scene.
What is true about Alaska that is not true in Washington or California?
You do not need special training to help with an epipen.