Standard First Aid Notes

Dear cadets, you may download the standard first aid notes from http://www.fairfieldsec.org/. Log in and go to file repository - students. Open RCY First Aid Notes I, RCY First Aid Notes II and RCY First Aid Notes III. Take note that CPR is changed to 30 compressions and 2 breaths.

Exam Assessment –30 MCQs (18 to pass) & Practical.

· Theory test - 30 MCQs - 30 minutes
- Passing grade is 18 out of 30.
- It is compulsory to pass the Theory before cadets can proceed to the practical.

· Practical test - Two scenario - 10 minutes each

· Unconscious casualty
required to do a casualty survey and give appropriate emergency first aid - Heimlich manoeuvre, CPR or recovery position
· Conscious casualty
Required to treat a bleeding wound and immobilise 1 fracture.

Bleeding wound - direct and indirect bleeding control, pressure points to choose from:
1. brachial,
2. femoral

Dressing the wound:
1. primary dressing
2. bandaging
3. support

Fracture or dislocation - possibilities to choose from (examiner will allocate):
1. shoulder dislocation
2. ankle sprain
3. upper limb or collar bone fracture
4. pelvis or lower limb fracture

Things to be brought during exam:
1. A NRIC-size photograph (2.5cm by 3.5cm) for the Card-size First Aid Certificate.
2. To bring at least 2 Bandages (triangular and roller bandages) for the examination.