Secondary Care

Secondary Care

The Emergency First Response Secondary Care (First Aid) course, approved by the Dubai Corporation of Ambulance Services (DCAS), teaches participants how to handle non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses through secondary assessment and first aid techniques. Covering injury and illness assessment, bandaging, splinting, and emergency response for various medical conditions, the course includes 6 hours of training, with a mandatory written and practical exam (passing score: 75%). Upon completion, participants receive a First Aid Certificate and Wallet Card, valid for 2 years, accredited by Emergency First Response.

Who Should Take This Course?

Anyone of any age may enroll in the First Aid (Secondary Care) qualification approved by the Dubai Corporation of Ambulance Services (DCAS). This course focuses on Emergency First Response Secondary Care (First Aid), covering injuries or illnesses that are not immediately life-threatening. Participants will develop skills through knowledge-based learning, hands-on practice, and realistic scenarios to handle secondary assessments and provide first aid effectively.

What Will You Learn?

Knowledge Development

Participants will gain an understanding of the basic principles of First Aid through independent study or classroom learning. The course also familiarizes learners with their roles and responsibilities in emergency situations.

Secondary Care Course Skills

Core Skills

  • Injury Assessment
  • Illness Assessment
  • Bandaging
  • Splinting for Dislocations and Fractures

Emergency Situations Covered

This course provides first aid treatment references for various emergencies, including:

  • Medical Conditions: Allergic Reactions (incl. anaphylaxis), Asthma, Diabetic Problems, Seizures, Stroke, Heart Attack
  • Injuries & Trauma: Burns, Chemical Burns, Electrical Injuries, Eye Injuries, Dislocations, Fractures, Sprains, Strains, Bruises, Cuts, Dental Injuries
  • Environmental Hazards: Hypothermia, Frostbite, Heat Exhaustion, Heatstroke
  • Animal & Insect Bites: Snake Bites, Spider Bites, Insect Stings, Jellyfish Stings, Octopus Bites, Fish Spine Injuries, Venomous Bites and Stings
  • Choking & CPR: Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, Choking Management
  • Poisoning: Various types of poisoning and their management
  • First Aid Kit Assembly: Understanding essential supplies

Course Duration

Total duration: 6 hours

Assessment

Written Examination

  • Mandatory for all candidates
  • Exam formats may include multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blanks, and short essays
  • Oral examination available if the exam material is not in a language the candidate understands
  • Passing score: 75%

Practical Examination

  • Emergency scenario practice allows participants to apply their skills in realistic situations
  • Participants must evaluate the scene, recall critical steps, and take appropriate action

Certificate & Validity

Successful participants will receive:

  • First Aid Certificate (EFR – Primary Care (CPR) Only)
  • Wallet Card approved by Dubai Ambulance Centre Services and accredited by Emergency First Response
  • Validity: 2 years