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First Aid - Module 11 - Cold and Heat Emergencies (US)

Staying hydrated, wearing appropriate clothing and taking breaks to warm up or cool down are all ways people can avoid injuries and illnesses related to the weather. However, not everyone takes these precautions. In these cases, you may be called upon to provide first aid for cold and heat conditions. In this module you’ll learn about cold and heat conditions, their symptoms and what first aid treatment you should provide.

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Learning Objectives

Recognize the symptoms of medical conditions related to cold and heat.
Know the first aid procedures for hypothermia and frostbite.

Know the first aid procedures for heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Course Outline

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Cold Emergencies
1. Hypothermia Symptoms
2. Hypothermia First Aid
3. Knowledge Check: Hypothermia First Aid
4. Frostbite Symptoms
5. Frostbite First Aid
6. Knowledge Check: Hypothermia First Aid

3. Heat Emergencies
1. Heat Emergency Symptoms
2. Heat Cramp First Aid
3. Heat Exhaustion First Aid
4. Heat Stroke First Aid
5. Knowledge Check: Heat Emergencies
4. Conclusion
1. Summary