Lessons · Physical dimension
First Aid and Emergencies
Calm, correct action when it matters most. 11 lessons, about 2.1 hours in all.
- 01Before you help: danger, calling 998 and the primary survey12 min In an emergency, the first two minutes are about staying safe, getting professional help on the way and finding out what is wrong. This…
- 02The recovery position10 min If someone is unresponsive but breathing, lying on their back can let their tongue or vomit block their airway. The recovery position…
- 03CPR and using a defibrillator (AED)14 min When the heart stops (cardiac arrest), every minute without CPR lowers the chance of survival. Dubai sees about 1,600 cardiac arrests a…
- 04Choking11 min Choking happens fast, often at mealtimes, and a person who cannot breathe needs help within seconds. The steps are simple to remember:…
- 05Severe bleeding, small cuts and nosebleeds12 min Most cuts are minor and easy to treat at home, but heavy bleeding can become life-threatening within minutes. This lesson covers both,…
- 06Burns and scalds, including hot oil11 min Kitchen burns from boiling water, hot pans and frying oil are among the most common home injuries. The right first aid in the first…
- 07Heat illness in the Gulf: heat exhaustion and heatstroke12 min UAE summer temperatures can approach 50°C, and heat illness can affect fit, healthy teenagers playing sport, queuing outside or walking…
- 08Sprains, strains and suspected broken bones11 min Twisted ankles and sore wrists are common in sport and daily life. Most sprains heal with self-care, but some injuries are actually…
- 09Allergic reactions, anaphylaxis and asthma attacks13 min Food allergies and asthma are common among teenagers, and both can become life-threatening quickly. If a friend carries an adrenaline pen…
- 10Fainting, seizures and head injuries13 min Seeing someone faint, have a seizure or hit their head can be frightening. Most of the time, calm and simple actions are all that is…
- 11Building a first aid kit for home, car and travel10 min A good first aid kit only helps if it is complete, easy to find and in date. This lesson helps you build kits for home, the car and…