Basic First Aid for Medical Emergencies (Refresher)

When a serious injury occurs at the workplace, you must think and act quickly. Medical assistance may be only minutes away, but, sometimes, seconds count. Quick, calm, and correct action can make all the difference.
That’s why knowledge of basic first aid is so important. First aid is emergency care given to the sick or injured before medical personnel arrive. This refresher is an overview of first aid techniques and priorities for workplace injuries.

• Assess emergency situations
• Determine when first aid is needed
• Identify signs and symptoms of workplace medical emergencies
• Apply appropriate first aid procedures for medical emergencies