Workplace context

Workplace contextPosition first aid education for the workplace as central to health and safety needs and requirements. Save this page as a PDF The workplace context is considerably varied. It ranges from multi-site organisations engaged in high-risk operations that are responsible for large...

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Pandemic context

Pandemic contextProtect learners and facilitators through protective practices (e.g., wearing personal protective equipment, spacing, hand washing) while providing first aid education during a pandemic. Save this page as a PDF   During a pandemic or other health crisis, the disease is...

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Remote context

Remote contextDifferentiate the first aid education delivered to communities living in remote locations and to those individuals who are visiting. Save this page as a PDF Examples of remote contexts include wilderness environments, isolated communities or rural areas with limited resources....

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Water context

Water contextDevelop a culturally inclusive programme with key water safety messages that address local risk factors. Save this page as a PDF Rivers, lakes, pools, seas and oceans provide people with their livelihoods, places of leisure, and vital resources for daily life. However, drowning is the...

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Disaster context

Disaster contextEnsure that first aid programmes are built on a foundation of preparedness that includes preparedness of individuals, families, communities and emergency services to respond to disaster situations. Save this page as a PDF Disasters can be natural (e.g., earthquakes or flooding),...

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Conflict context

Conflict contextPromote the first aid provider’s safety and security before giving lifesaving first aid care in first aid education. Save this page as a PDF Conflict areas are common and ever-changing. Preparing people for the injuries they may encounter in these situations is important...

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