Major: First Aid and Emergency Care (İlk Yardım ve Acil Bakım)
Program Overview
A practical, hands-on program designed to train students in life-saving first aid techniques, emergency response, and pre-hospital care. Combines theoretical knowledge with real-world simulations to prepare graduates for careers as emergency medical responders, first aid trainers, and healthcare support staff in Turkey’s healthcare and public safety sectors.
Key Learning Objectives
- Master basic and advanced first aid techniques.
- Learn emergency response protocols for accidents, injuries, and medical emergencies.
- Gain expertise in CPR, AED use, and airway management.
- Understand trauma care and wound management.
- Develop skills in patient assessment and triage.
- Apply emergency care in special populations (children, elderly, disabled).
- Explore disaster response and mass casualty management.
Core Courses
- Introduction to First Aid and Emergency Care
- Principles of first aid, legal and ethical considerations.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use.
- Trauma and Wound Care
- Bleeding control, bandaging, splinting, and shock management.
- Medical Emergencies
- Heart attacks, strokes, diabetic emergencies, and allergic reactions.
- Airway Management and Respiratory Emergencies
- Choking, asthma, and airway obstruction techniques.
- Patient Assessment and Triage
- Primary and secondary surveys, vital signs, and emergency prioritization.
- Emergency Care for Special Populations
- Pediatric, geriatric, and disabled patient care.
- Disaster Response and Mass Casualty Management
- Triage, evacuation, and coordination in large-scale emergencies.
- First Aid Training and Education
- Teaching first aid to communities, schools, and workplaces.
- Practicum in Emergency Care
- Hands-on training in hospitals, ambulance services, or emergency simulation centers.
- Capstone Project
- Develop an emergency response plan or first aid training program for a community or organization.
Assessment Methods
- CPR and first aid skill demonstrations
- Trauma and medical emergency simulations
- Patient assessment and triage exercises
- First aid training sessions (peer teaching)
- Capstone project presentations
Tools & Resources
- Equipment: CPR mannequins, AED trainers, first aid kits, splints, bandages
- Software: Emergency response apps, virtual simulation tools
- Books:
- First Aid Manual by DK Publishing
- Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured by AAOS
- Turkish Red Crescent First Aid Guidelines
Prerequisites
- High school diploma.
- Interest in healthcare, public safety, or emergency response.
Program Duration
1–2 years (certificate/associate degree), including hands-on training and simulations.
Certifications
- Turkish Red Crescent First Aid Instructor Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (American Heart Association or equivalent)
- Advanced First Aid and Emergency Care Certification
Career Paths
- Emergency Medical Responder (ambulance services, fire departments)
- First Aid Trainer (schools, workplaces, community centers)
- Healthcare Support Staff (hospitals, clinics)
- Disaster Response Team Member (NGOs, government agencies)
- Occupational Health and Safety Officer (industrial sites, construction)
- Event Medical Staff (concerts, sports events)
- Emergency Preparedness Coordinator (public health, education)
Why This Major?
Turkey’s growing focus on public health and emergency preparedness creates high demand for trained first aid and emergency care professionals. This program provides practical, life-saving skills and prepares graduates for rewarding careers in healthcare, public safety, and community service. With hands-on training and certification, students gain a competitive edge in a critical and impactful field. Ideal for those passionate about helping others, public health, and emergency response.
