1. Introduction: The Importance of First Aid in the Workplace
2. Workplace Emergencies: Types and Common Scenarios in Care Settings
3. Legal Requirements and Responsibilities of Employers
4. Risk Assessment and First Aid Provision Planning
5. Role of the First Responder – Assessing Safety, Seeking Help, and Acting Decisively
6. The 6 Rs: A Simple Framework for Responding to Emergencies
7. Understanding and Using the Recovery Position
8. Basic First Aid Techniques – Cuts, Burns, Fractures, Choking, Cardiac Arrest
9. Mental Health Crises – Recognising and Responding with Empathy
10. The Human Element: Empathy and Mental Health First Aid
11. Training and Preparedness: Equipping Employees for Success
12. Stocking and Maintaining First Aid Kits – Practical Guidelines
13. Takeaways: The Lifesaving Impact of First Aid