Faculty: Health Sciences This major provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of emergency response and first aid. Students explore key areas such as emergency medical services (EMS), disaster management, trauma care, and life-saving techniques. The program emphasizes practical skills, quick decision-making, and the application of medical knowledge to provide immediate care in emergencies. Graduates are prepared for careers as emergency medical technicians (EMTs), first responders, disaster relief workers, and healthcare professionals. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of emergency response and first aid. - Develop skills in assessing and managing medical emergencies. - Learn techniques for providing life-saving interventions and trauma care. - Explore the role of disaster management and emergency preparedness. - Understand the principles of patient stabilization and transport. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in the field of emergency and first aid. - Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills for emergency situations. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Emergency and First Aid** - Overview of the field, its history, and its importance in healthcare. 2. **Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR** - Study of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use. - Techniques for providing basic life support in cardiac emergencies. 3. **Trauma Care and Injury Management** - Principles of assessing and managing traumatic injuries. - Techniques for controlling bleeding, stabilizing fractures, and preventing shock. 4. **Medical Emergencies** - Fundamentals of recognizing and responding to medical emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes, and seizures. - Techniques for providing immediate care and stabilizing patients. 5. **Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness** - Study of disaster response planning, resource allocation, and coordination. - Techniques for managing large-scale emergencies and natural disasters. 6. **Patient Assessment and Triage** - Principles of patient assessment, history-taking, and triage in emergency situations. - Techniques for prioritizing care based on the severity of injuries or illnesses. 7. **Emergency Medical Services (EMS)** - Exploration of EMS systems, protocols, and roles of emergency medical technicians (EMTs). - Techniques for providing pre-hospital care and transporting patients safely. 8. **Pediatric and Geriatric Emergencies** - Study of emergency care specific to children and elderly patients. - Techniques for addressing age-specific medical needs and challenges. 9. **Emerging Trends in Emergency and First Aid** - Analysis of innovations such as telemedicine, advanced life support (ALS), and mobile health technologies. - Techniques for adapting to new trends and technologies in emergency care. 10. **Capstone Project in Emergency and First Aid** - Real-world project to apply learned skills in emergency response, disaster management, or trauma care. - Techniques for delivering a comprehensive emergency care solution. **Assessment Methods:** - Practical exams in CPR, trauma care, and patient assessment. - Written assignments on emergency protocols, disaster management, and medical emergencies. - Group projects in disaster response planning and emergency simulations. - Participation in internships or fieldwork with EMS agencies, hospitals, or disaster relief organizations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "First Aid, CPR, and AED" by Alton L. Thygerson and Steven M. Thygerson. - "Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured" by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). - "Disaster Medicine" by David E. Hogan and Jonathan L. Burstein. - "Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider Manual" by American Heart Association (AHA). **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of biology, anatomy, or healthcare is recommended. Suitable for students in health sciences, emergency medicine, and related fields. **Major Duration:** Typically 2-4 years, depending on the program, including coursework, practical training, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Emergency and First Aid or a related field and may pursue additional certifications (e.g., EMT Certification, CPR/AED Certification). **Target Audience:** Aspiring emergency medical technicians (EMTs), first responders, disaster relief workers, and healthcare professionals seeking to excel in emergency response and first aid. This major equips students with the practical, technical, and decision-making skills needed to excel in emergency and first aid, providing life-saving care and improving outcomes in critical situations.