Title: Identify general first aid concepts.
Course: Home Health Aide (14053) > Section: Responding to Emergencies

Identification should include

- description of the concept of first aid
- ways to recognize and respond to medical emergencies
- use of Standard Precautions
- use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why are Standard Precautions and PPE required?
- What is the first step in responding to a medical emergency?
- What is the number to call for poison control? Where should this number be recorded to always be available at a moment's notice?
- What preparations can a home health aide make prior to a medical emergency?