Information Package / Course Catalogue
Basic First Aid Principles
Course Code: KOC112
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

In this course, students gain knowledge and skills related to first aid applications and measures to be taken at the scene of unexpected and sudden situations such as accidents, illnesses, and disasters that may be encountered in daily life, with the aim of protecting and sustaining the lives of individuals or groups.

Course Content

The definition, basic principles, purpose, and legal aspects of first aid and emergency care are explained. Situations requiring first aid, accidents, and injuries are described. Patient and injured people transport techniques and basic life support are demonstrated. Methods of responding to shock, poisoning, and insect bites are taught. The maneuver to be applied in case of airway obstruction is explained.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the basic principles, aims, and life-saving chain of first aid, distinguishing between first aid and emergency treatment.
2.Lists the physical and ethical qualities a first responder should possess; and teaches the ability to communicate effectively, calmly, and correctly with the 112 Emergency Call Center in an emergency.
3.Explains methods for securing the scene of an accident or disaster and correctly applies triage principles in mass casualty events.
4.Diagnoses complete or partial airway obstructions. Applies the Heimlich maneuver and basic life support without error.
5.Distinguishes between internal and external bleeding and wound types; and performs first aid steps for stopping bleeding and in cases of shock.
6.Distinguishes between internal and external bleeding and wound types; and performs first aid steps for stopping bleeding and in cases of shock.
7.Explains the correct first aid approaches for poisonings, allergic reactions, animal bites, insect stings, burns, and frostbite.
8.Applies basic life support steps completely
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Sheehy’s Manual of Emergency Care. (Lorene Newberry, Laura M. Criddle Eds.). Emergency Nurses Assocation, Six Eddition, 2005, Mosby Inc, United States of America
2.Lecturer’s notes.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic principles of First Aid and its differences from emergency aid
Week 2 - Theoretical
Characteristics of a first responder and contacting 112 (emergency services)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Scene assessment and triage
Week 4 - Theoretical
Assessment of the patient and injured person (anamnesis) (Quiz)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Methods of transporting the patient and injured person
Week 6 - Theoretical
Airway obstructions and interventions
Week 7 - Theoretical
Types of bleeding and shock and their interventions
Week 8 - Theoretical
Types of wounds and dressings (MIDTERM EXAM)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Fractures, dislocations, and sprains
Week 10 - Theoretical
Poisonings and allergic reactions
Week 11 - Theoretical
Animal bites and insect stings (Verbal Examination)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Basic life support (adult)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Basic life support (child and infant)
Week 14 - Theoretical
Burns and frostbite
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Quiz1%10
Verbal Examination1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Quiz1314
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
5
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5
5
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5
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5
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4
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4
5
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5
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5
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5
5
5
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5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026