BZPR011p First Aid - lecture

Faculty of Medicine
autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jaroslav Duda (lecturer)
Mgr. Michal Pospíšil (lecturer)
Mgr. Bc. Adam Smrtník, DiS. (lecturer)
Mgr. Bc. Vlasta Vařeková (lecturer)
Bc. Ondřej Kovářík (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Michal Pospíšil
Department of Health Sciences – Departments of Non-medical Branches – Faculty of Medicine
Contact Person: Mgr. Michal Pospíšil
Supplier department: Department of Health Sciences – Departments of Non-medical Branches – Faculty of Medicine
Timetable
Thu 18. 9. 10:50–13:20 B22/116 aula, Thu 25. 9. 10:50–13:20 B22/116 aula, Thu 2. 10. 10:50–13:20 B22/116 aula, Thu 9. 10. 10:50–13:20 B22/116 aula, Thu 16. 10. 10:50–13:20 B22/116 aula
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the theory of first aid, to establish a unified framework for responding to the most common traumatic and non-traumatic conditions, and to develop the ability to apply safe and effective procedures when providing first aid in various settings. The lecture block prepares students for the practical training sessions, which are thematically interconnected.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Recognize life-threatening conditions and determine the appropriate first aid procedure.
Explain the legal framework and ethical aspects of providing first aid.
Analyze the situation at the scene and describe a safe approach to the injured person.
Apply correct communication principles when speaking with the emergency dispatcher and when interacting with injured persons. Demonstrate the principles of layperson first aid for the most common traumatic and non-traumatic conditions. Evaluate the possibilities and limitations of advanced aids (AED, bag-valve mask, oxygen) when used by a trained lay responder. Explain the concept of the Integrated Rescue System and understand the role of the “first responder” in the Czech Republic. Reflect on the specifics of first aid in children, pregnant women, and selected special conditions (intoxications, extreme environments, mass casualty incidents). Propose preventive measures and explain their importance for different target groups.
Key topics
1. Introduction to the course and non-traumatic conditions Terminology, legal framework, and ethics of first aid. Scene orientation, technical first aid in traffic accidents. Car first aid kit, “Záchranka” application. Communication with the dispatcher and with participants at the scene. Non-traumatic conditions: ACS, dyspnea, allergy/anaphylaxis, stroke, epilepsy, diabetes, infections, altered consciousness. 2. Traumatic conditions Haemorrhage and its management (bandages, tourniquet, hemostatics). Fractures and immobilisation, amputations. Head, limb, chest, pelvis, spine, eye, oral cavity, and nasal injuries. Bandaging techniques and minor injuries. Thermal injuries (burns, frostbite, electric shock, lightning strike). Inhalation trauma. 3. Shock states and resuscitation Clinical manifestations of shock, first aid principles. BLS – chain of survival, differences between layperson vs. trained responder. AED, specifics in drowning and asphyxia. Role of the Integrated Rescue System, concept of the first responder. Advanced aids in the hands of trained lay responders. 4. Acute conditions in paediatrics and obstetrics Common acute conditions in children (laryngitis, epiglottitis, febrile seizures, apnea, diarrheal diseases). Acute conditions in pregnant women (preeclampsia, haemorrhage, altered consciousness). Out-of-hospital delivery, newborn adaptation and care. 5. Advanced and specific conditions Psychological first aid. Intoxications (CO, alcohol, opioids, drugs). Extreme medicine (tropical, mountain, diving). Mass casualty incidents from the perspective of the civilian population. End of life and limits of first aid. Prevention as the most effective form of first aid.
Study resources and literature
    required literature
  • European Resuscitation Council. European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021. Antwerp, Belgium: ERC; 2021. ISBN: 978-91-984065-7-6.
    recommended literature
  • Hasík J, Srnský P, Škola J, et al. Standardy první pomoci. 2. elektronické vydání. Praha: Český červený kříž; 2023. ISBN: 978-80-87729-53-3.
  • AUSTIN, Margaret; Rudy CRAWFORD and Barry KLAASSEN. First aid manual : the Authorised Manual of St John Ambulance, St Andrew's First Aid and the British Red Cross. Revised 10th edition. London: DK, 2016, 288 stran. ISBN 9780241241233. info
  • PETRŽELA, Michal. První pomoc pro každého. 2., doplněné vydání. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2016, 102 stran. ISBN 9788024755564. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Lectures with active methods (discussions, case studies). Audiovisual demonstrations (videos, dispatcher call recordings). Interactive tools (word cloud, diagnostic tests).
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Successful completion of the e-learning test (minimum score 75%). Active participation during lecture blocks.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Study support
https://is.muni.cz/do/rect/el/estud/lf/ps21/prvni_pomoc/web/index.html
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
During the classes, interactive platforms such as Kahoot, KVIS, Sli.do, etc. will be used. Therefore, students are kindly asked to ensure that their electronic devices are fully charged. Additional recommended online resources: European Resuscitation Council: https://www.erc.edu/ Czech Resuscitation Council: http://www.resuscitace.cz/
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, autumn 2018, autumn 2019, autumn 2020, autumn 2021, autumn 2022, autumn 2023, autumn 2024.
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