Sea Cadet 2 nd Class First Aid Delivered via the CTP

1. Sea Cadet 2nd Class First AidDelivered via the CTP • Remaining14 Modules from YFA (Total 25) (in addition to 11 at 3rd class) plus revision of resuscitation, bleeding & shock plus Formal Assessment to complete the SJA Youth First Aid Award

2. 14 New Modules (alphabetical) • Asthma • Bone, Muscle & Joint Injuries • Burns & Scalds • Electric Shock • Fainting • First Aid Kits (inc Keeping Safe & Warm) • Head Injuries • Heat Exhaustion • Hypothermia • Low Blood Sugar • Poisons • Seizures • Severe Allergic Reaction • Spinal Injury

3. 3 Revision & Assessment sessions • Bleeding & Shock • Primary Survey & Recovery Position • Resuscitation • Formal Assessment – Part 1 • Formal Assessment – Part 2 • N.B. Assessments to be conducted by an SJA registered YFA Assessor only

4. 14 Session (30 – 40 mins) • First Aid Kit (inc. Keeping Safe & Warm) • Asthma & Low Blood Sugar • Electric Shock, Burns & Scalds • Fainting & Seizures • Poisons & Severe Allergic Reactions • Hypothermia & Heat Exhaustion • Bone, Muscle & Joint Injuries • Head Injuries • Spinal Injury • Revision 1 – Bleeding & Shock • Revision 2 – Primary Survey & Recovery Position • Revision 3 – Resuscitation (Adult) • Formal Assessment – Part 1 • Formal Assessment – Part 2

5. First aid kit

7. First aid kit By the end of this session you will be able to: • identify the contents of a first aid kit • explain the importance of having a first aid kit.

8. First aid kit Suggested contents: • 10 adhesive dressing (plasters) of assorted sizes • three medium sterile dressings • one large sterile dressing • three small dressings • one sterile eye patch.

9. First aid kit Suggested contents continued: • two triangular bandages • six safety pins • disposable non-latex gloves • two small plastic bags for the disposal of soiled wipes and dressings, or a yellow clinical waste bag specifically for soiled waste • one guidance card and contents list.

10. First aid kit

11. Asthma

13. Asthma By the end of this session you will be able to: • recognise an asthma attack • respond appropriately when someone is • having an asthma attack.

14. Asthma attack What you will see: • difficulty in breathing • wheezing • difficulty speaking • distress and anxiety.

15. Asthma attack What you should do: • reassure the casualty • help the casualty use their reliever inhaler • tell the casualty to breathe deeply and slowly • allow the casualty to sit in a comfortable position.

16. Inhalers

17. Asthma attack

18. Low blood sugar

20. Low blood sugar By the end of this session you will be able to: • recognise when someone has low blood sugar • respond appropriately to someone who has low blood sugar.

21. Low blood sugar What you will see: • weakness • sweating with cold, clammy skin • feeling faint • hunger • strange actions or behaviour • the casualty’s responses may get worse.

22. Low blood sugar What you should do: • assist the casualty so they can sit or lay down • if conscious, give the casualty sugary drinks or sugary food and let them rest • if unconscious, place the casualty in the recovery position and dial 999 or 112 for an ambulance.

23. Medic alerts

24. Electric shock

26. Electric shock By the end of this session you will be able to: • recognise when someone has had an electric shock • respond appropriately to someone who has had an electric shock.

27. Electric shock What you will see: • the casualty may be unconscious • burns • signs of shock.

28. Electric shock What you should do: • make the area safe if possible. Do not approach the casualty until the electrical contact has been broken • treat any burns • treat for shock • be prepared to resuscitate.

29. Wait! Don’t do that… Scenario card 20

30. Burns and scalds

33. Burns and scalds By the end of this session you will be able to: • recognise a burn or a scald • respond appropriately to someone who has a burn or a scald.

34. Burns and scalds • scalds – wet heat • - hot liquids • - steam Causes: • burns – dry heat - fire - hot objects - electricity

35. Burns and scalds What you will see: • redness • swelling • blisters • charred skin.

36. Burns and scalds What you should do: • remove any jewellery • apply a sterile dressing or cling film • treat the casualty for shock if necessary • seek medical help if necessary. Cold running water 10 minutes minimum.

37. Burns and scalds

38. Help me please it’s burning… Scenario card 1

39. Aaaah! I can’t believe I did that… Scenario card 9

40. How long have I been asleep? Scenario card 11

41. Fainting

43. Fainting By the end of this session you will be able to: • recognise when someone feels faint or has fainted • respond appropriately to someone who feels faint or has fainted.

44. Fainting What you will see: • a brief loss of consciousness that causes the casualty to fall to the floor • pale, cold skin • sweating.

45. Fainting What you should do: • if the casualty feels faint, help them to lay down • raise the casualty’s legs and support their ankles on your shoulder, if possible • if inside, open the windows to ensure the casualty has plenty of fresh air.

46. Fainting

47. Seizures

49. Seizures By the end of this session you will be able to: • recognise when someone is having a seizure or an absence seizure • respond appropriately to someone who is having a seizure.

50. Seizures What you will see: • sudden unconsciousness • rigid and arching back • convulsions • after the seizure the muscles will relax • the casualty may feel tired and fall into a deep sleep.