First and Emergency Aid

Major: First and Emergency Aid (İlk ve Acil Yardım)

Program Overview

A practical, life-saving program that trains students in emergency response, first aid, and pre-hospital care. Combines medical knowledge, hands-on skills, and crisis management to prepare graduates for careers as emergency medical technicians (EMTs), first responders, and disaster relief specialists in hospitals, ambulances, and emergency services.

Key Learning Objectives

• Master basic and advanced first aid techniques.
• Learn emergency patient assessment and triage.
• Gain expertise in CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) use.
• Develop skills in trauma and wound management.
• Understand emergency medical equipment and transportation.
• Explore disaster response and mass casualty management.
• Apply communication and ethical standards in emergencies.

Core Courses

1. Introduction to Emergency Care
   • Roles, responsibilities, and legal aspects of first responders.
2. Basic Life Support (BLS)
   • CPR, AED, and airway management.
3. Trauma and Wound Management
   • Bleeding control, fractures, burns, and shock.
4. Medical Emergencies
   • Heart attacks, strokes, allergic reactions, and poisoning.
5. Patient Assessment and Triage
   • Vital signs, history taking, and prioritization.
6. Emergency Medical Equipment
   • Oxygen therapy, splints, stretchers, and ambulance equipment.
7. Disaster and Mass Casualty Response
   • Triage, coordination, and resource management.
8. Pediatric and Geriatric Emergencies
   • Special considerations for children and elderly patients.
9. Psychological First Aid
   • Stress management and emotional support.
10. Clinical Practicum
    • Hands-on training in hospitals, ambulances, or simulation labs.
11. Capstone Project
    • Simulate a real-life emergency scenario or disaster response.

Assessment Methods

• CPR and first aid skill demonstrations
• Trauma and medical emergency simulations
• Patient assessment and triage exercises
• Emergency equipment usage tests
• Capstone scenario presentations

Tools & Resources

• Equipment: AEDs, oxygen tanks, splints, stretchers, first aid kits
• Software: Emergency response apps, simulation tools
• Books:
  • First Aid Manual by DK Publishing
  • Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured by AAOS

Prerequisites

• Passion for helping others in emergencies.
• Basic medical knowledge helpful but not required.

Program Duration

• 1–2 years (certificate/associate degree), including hands-on training.

Certifications (Required/Optional)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) License (Turkish Ministry of Health)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification (optional)

Career Paths

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (ambulances, ERs)
• First Responder (fire departments, disaster relief)
• Emergency Room Assistant (hospitals, clinics)
• Workplace Safety Officer (industrial sites, corporations)
• Disaster Relief Specialist (NGOs, Red Crescent)
• Emergency Training Instructor (schools, community programs)

Why This Major?

Turkey’s growing need for emergency services and disaster preparedness creates high demand for trained first responders. This program provides hands-on training in life-saving skills, preparing graduates for critical, impactful careers in a vital and rewarding field. Ideal for those passionate about helping others and crisis management.