Emergency Life Support (ELS)

• Introduction to Emergency Life Support

  • Understanding the basics of emergency life support
  • Importance of immediate care in emergencies
  • Legal considerations and Good Samaritan laws

• Primary Assessment and Scene Safety

  • Assessing the safety of the scene before intervening
  • Performing a primary assessment of an unresponsive person
  • Activating the emergency response system (calling for help)

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults, children, and infants
  • Hands-only CPR and full CPR techniques
  • Role of the "chain of survival" in cardiac arrest situations

• Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

  • Introduction to AEDs and their function
  • Safe and correct use of an AED
  • Practical steps to follow when using an AED

• Management of Choking

  • Recognizing signs of partial and complete airway obstruction
  • Performing back blows and abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
  • Adjusting techniques for children and infants

• Control of Severe Bleeding

  • Types of bleeding (arterial, venous, capillary) and severity
  • Techniques for controlling external bleeding (direct pressure, elevation, pressure points)
  • Use of dressings and bandages

• Shock Management

  • Understanding shock and its causes
  • Identifying signs and symptoms of shock
  • Providing first aid for shock until medical help arrives

• Recovery Position

  • Situations when to use the recovery position
  • Techniques for placing an unconscious but breathing person in the recovery position
  • Ensuring a clear airway

• Emergency Response for Common Medical Conditions

  • Recognition and initial management of heart attacks, strokes, and seizures
  • Responding to diabetic emergencies
  • Handling allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)

• Personal Safety and Infection Control

  • Ensuring personal safety while providing first aid
  • Basics of infection control (using gloves and protective barriers)
  • Avoiding cross-contamination

This course is ideal for:

• Aspiring mechanical engineering technicians
• Individuals seeking foundational knowledge in mechanical engineering
• Maintenance personnel looking to enhance their skills
• Apprentices and new entrants to the engineering field

Upon completion of the Emergency Life Support (ELS) course, learners will be able to:

• Conduct an initial assessment and provide basic life support in emergency situations.
• Perform CPR and use an AED for adults, children, and infants.
• Recognize and manage choking, severe bleeding, and shock effectively.
• Place an unconscious person in the recovery position and manage common medical conditions.
• Understand and practice infection control and personal safety while providing emergency assistance

Learners can take the course test after studying the course material and passing the module quizzes. The purpose of the course exam is to gauge how well the students have understood the topic. Multiple-choice questions drawn from our sizable question library make up course exams.

Pattern:

• Time allowed is 3 hours and exam will be open book.
• To pass the test, you must receive a minimum score of 65%.
• You can repeat the exam if you don't pass the first time.