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GETTING STARTED
1. Starting the CD ROM: Most CD ROM drives will automatically load the program once you place a CD into the drive. If it does not load,
- Click the start button,
- Click on run,
- Click browse,
- Go to the CD ROM drive and click the First Aid For All icon.
- Click open
- Click OK. First Aid For All will then start. (Top)
2. Adapt Screen: When the CD starts, a message will appear. This gives you the option to adapt the screen to a more suitable screen resolution or to leave the screen at the current settings. Since the program is written to be best displayed at a screen resolution of 800 x 600 it is best if you select “adapt” for this. (Top)
Note: When you exit the program it will return your screen to the original configuration. (When you are in Windows, if you wish to change screen resolution manually, go to Control Panel, Display, Settings. Move the slider bar for different resolutions.) (Top)
3. Entering your Login Name: After the video you come to the First Aid For All main screen. You must now type in a user name. The computer will use this name to identify you each time you start the program. Type in your name and press Enter. (If you did this last time, simply click on your name, then press Enter or click on “Login”). You are now in the program. You can have a number of different people log onto a single copy of First Aid For All, however, each person MUST register in order to get access to the restricted parts of the program. The names and the registration are linked and they are also linked to the specific computer on which you are working. Therefore if you wish to use the CD on another machine, you must create a new log in name. When using another computer you will need both your Key Code and your License Key. (See Registering below.) (Top)
4. First Aid For All Help: If this is your first time using First Aid For All, the program will begin by running the Help program. It will be in a light yellow box. This explains the computer basics so you can learn how to move through the program. For example it shows you how to move through the various pages of each section. It also shows you how to activate the activities. You can access this Help at any time by pressing the Help button. Exit from the Help section by clicking on the Finish Tour button. (Top)
5. Testing the Computer: If you feel that your computer might not be fast enough to run the program (you require a Pentium II 500 or faster), there is a button on the lower left of the main screen which reads “Test Your Computer”. When you press this it will run through a test program and decide whether your machine is able to run First Aid For All.
In order to run correctly, First Aid For All requires a machine which meets the following minimum requirements:
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Pentium II/500 or faster
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Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME, XP
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CD ROM drive
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Internet connection (Top)
6. Restricted Access: With First Aid For All (Lay Rescuer CPR) you have immediate access to Sections 1 and 2 once you start up and sign in with your name. However initially you will not have access to Sections 3, 4 or the Assessment. To gain full access to these sections of the program you must register on line. (See Registering below.) (Top)
REGISTERING (Top)
You must register in order to gain access to the full First Aid For All CD ROM When you have registered you will gain access to sections 3 and 4. You will need a "Key Code" and "License Key".
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Key Code: This is printed on the back of the CD case.
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License Key: This will be sent to you over the Internet. We suggest that when you are ready to register, you log onto the Internet before you start up the First Aid For All CD.
Steps to Registering
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Log onto the Internet.
- Start the First Aid For All CD ROM
- Press the Registration button (top left of main screen)
- Press Continue after reading the terms and conditions.
- Press the “I Agree” button after you read the “Code Of Practice”. (If you press the “disagree” button you will NOT be able to register.)
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Enter your Key Code. (This is the number on the back of your CD package) When you have typed it in correctly a check mark will appear after the number.
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Fill in the form and press the Enter key after inputting each piece of information. Please give us the right information - otherwise we will not be able to send you your certificate!
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Press the continue button. If the form is incomplete, you will be asked to complete the information required.
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Press submit now. When the form is complete, you can submit the form immediately or later. If you are logged onto the Internet, submit the form right away. Within a few seconds a browser will open and you will see your License Key. Make a note of this number! You will need this number if you decide to install this program on another computer.
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Enter the License Key in the space provided. You will automatically return to the main screen and you will be able to access all sections of First Aid For All (Lay Rescuer CPR). (Top)
USING AN EXISTING LICENSE KEY (Top)
If you use the First Aid For All CD ROM on another machine, you do not have to register again. You will have to enter your log on name again. Complete the information section in the Registration area. All of your information must agree with the information which you filled out the first time. Instead of submitting your information on the Internet, you can “Use An Existing License Key” Type in your License Key. (Top)
Below is an image of the Main Screen of First Aid For All. This is the first screen after you log in with your name. From here you access all parts of First Aid For All. There are 4 main areas which you must become familiar with: The Content Menu, The Tools Menu, Top Menu and Test Your Computer. Each is described below.
CONTENT MENU (Top)
The First Aid For All (Lay Rescuer - CPR) course has 4 separate sections. The main course area is the white area on the Main Screen. It has the label "Content:" on it. You enter each section by clicking on the number of the section.
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Recent Guidelines. When you press this button you are introduced to the Emergency Medical System and how as a lay responder you are an important part of that system. The training program follows the latest guidelines.
- Dealing with Emergencies. Dealing with Emergencies will teach you how to respond appropriately in an emergency situation. You will learn to verify that a scene safe, locate and prioritize casualties and to begin to provide correct first aid care.
- Respiratory and Breathing Emergencies. Respiratory and Breathing Emergencies will teach you how to provide first aid care for a casualty who is experiencing a breathing emergency.
- Cardiac Emergencies. Cardiac Emergencies will teach you how to provide first aid care for a casualty who is experiencing a cardiac emergency. (Top)
TOOLS MENU (Top)
Close to the top there is a section labeled "Tools". Use the four buttons in this panel to access some of the tools that will help you get the most out of First Aid For All.
Site Map Button
When you click on the Site Map button you enter a page which gives you the overall structure of the content of First Aid For All. This provides you with a complete outline of the 4 Content areas. Switch to each of the four sections by clicking on the appropriate title at the bottom of the page.
From the Site Map you can quickly access any of the content pages. Move your mouse over any of the text and click. You will go immediately to that section. When you are at that section you can either continue to work through the content or return to the Site Map. If you have been working through a section and had to leave it, use the site map to go back to the content area where you were last working. From within the Site Map, you return to the main First Aid For All page by clicking on Return at the bottom of the window.
Activities Button
When you click on the Activities button, you see a complete list of the activities in First Aid For All. In this section they are organized according to content area. As activities are associated with all of the important areas in the course, the layout acts as a bit of a course summary. The activities are designed to help you practice skills so that you will be able to pass the tests. From this screen you can quickly access any of the activities in the course. This is an excellent way to practice a particular activity or to refresh a particular skill. When you access an activity from the Activities button, you go directly to that activity. When you are finished with the activity, you return to the Activities Menu.
Internet Button
Internet takes you to the web site for First Aid For All. You must be connected to the Internet for this button to work.
Help Button
When you click on the Help button you get a brief introduction to how to navigate through the program. It is designed to explain the basic computer information which you need in order to use First Aid For All. (Top)
TOP BAR (top of main page)
There are three active buttons at the top of the page: Quit, Register, Assessment.
Quit Button
When you click on this button you will leave First Aid For All. You will be asked to confirm that you want to leave the program. If you click to confirm this, you will see the credits and then you will leave the program.
Registration Button
You must register to gain access to the advanced sections of First Aid For All. When you click on the Registration button, you are asked to enter your Key Code. Then you must fill out a form with your personal details (name, address, date of birth). You then send this information via the Internet In about 60 seconds you will receive a License Key. Your browser will open and the License Key will be there. Once you have entered this in the space, you will have access to the whole First Aid For All program. Also you are able to take the assessment which makes you eligible to receive a certificate. You must be connected to the Internet for the registration to be successful.
Assessment
The Assessment button takes you to the formal assessment part of First Aid For All. You will be required to successfully complete a multiple choice theory test and a practical test. You are able to retake the tests if you do not get a perfect score. In order to receive a certificate you must pass this test.
On the lower left of the main screen there is a button which says "Test Your Computer". If you are not certain that your computer will run First Aid For All (Lay Rescuer CPR), press this button. The program will load an automatic simulation to determine whether your computer is powerful enough to run First Aid For All. (Top)
NAVIGATION TIPS (Top)
The Content Pages
When you have clicked on one of the Content Buttons, (click on 1 through 4 from the Main Screen) you will see the CONTENT PAGE. There are three main sections to the instructional area. On the left side is the Text Panel. Here the main information of the course is presented in text format. The Content Map Panel is located in the top right of the screen. The Video/Graphics Panel is located in the lower of the screen. In it you will see one of the following: a) a summary of key points, b) an animation, c) a video. Other Buttons are located along the bottom of the First Aid For All screen. Below each section is described in more detail.
IMAGE OF WORKING PAGE
Text Panel
The text panel section of the content page contains the main information of the course. New information is presented here, and the voice will say the same information, but in a slightly different form.
Previous Page / Next Page
At the bottom of the Text Panel are Previous Page and Next Page buttons. When you click on one of these buttons, you will move forward or back through this section.
Page # and total number of pages
In the bottom left hand corner of the Text Panel is a Page number for this chapter. It will also tell you how many pages there are in this section. Thus Page 3/23 means that you are on page 3 of 23 pages in this section.
Activity #
Sometimes there will be a red circle at the bottom of the Text Panel. This means that there is an activity for this page. Sometimes there are several activities associated with each page. The number will tell you which activity you will go to if you click on that button. If the red button is bright red you have not visited this activity before. If it is a lighter red, you have tried this activity. In either case you can click on the button and go to that activity.
Content Map Panel
The Content Map builds a history of the content pages you have visited in the current section. You can click on any text within the Contents Map to go back to that page. It serves as a review of the structure of the information which you have covered. If you click on a specific section and go back to that page, you cannot automatically return to where you last we located.
Video / Graphics Panel
The video/graphics panel contains images, graphics or video that relate to the content that is being taught. When a video is playing, you can control it using the buttons at the bottom of the panel.
Play
Play will replay the video from the start, or if the video is paused, will restart it.
Pause
Pause will pause the video at the selected place.
Stop
Stop will stop the video at the selected place.
Full Screen
Full Screen will play the video at full screen. Press the Escape (Esc) key on your keyboard to return the video to its normal size.
Help
When you click on the Help Button you enter the Help section.
Site Map
This takes you directly to the site map. For more information on Site Map see the description provide above.
Glossary
Glossary takes you to the Glossary screen, which contains a list of terms and their definitions used in this course.
Voice Off
Voice Off enables you to turn the supporting voice on or off.
Main Menu
Main Menu returns you to the Main Menu of First Aid For All. (Top)
BASIC STUDY POINTERS(Top)
Listening & Reading
First Aid For All will give you all of the essential information both orally and in text format. Most people focus on different types of information when they use the two different skills. We suggest that you at first listen to the information. If there are key points which you must remember, go back and read the text. You may want to keep notes of the particularly important information such as the number of compression per minute for an adult or an infant.
Practice by Doing the Activities
With much of the information there are activities. These are there to help consolidate what you have learned. If you do not get an activity perfect, simply go over it again. It does not matter how many times you practice something, the important point is to get it right.
Review when Required
The information which you need to know to complete and the activity is correctly presented in the voice and text sections. If you are not sure of how to proceed, go back and review the information. You may have to go back more than one page to find the information.
Do the Activities
The activity is directly related to the information which has been presented in the pages which precede it. The skill which the activity requires is necessary if you are to pass the First Aid For All assessment. Some of the activities require practice to get them correct. You will have to do them more than once. Before you take the assessment, we suggest that you are comfortable with all of the activities in First Aid For All.
Using the Video for Learning
If there is a video on the page, it will begin to play as soon as you move onto that page. If it is your first time to be presented with this information, you will want to listen to the voice and read the text in order to be certain of the main points. Since you are concentrating on the content, you will not focus closely on what is happening in the video. Once you know what to do, it is a good idea to replay the video paying close attention to what the experienced first aider is doing. You can replay this several times if you like. You do not have to listen to the whole voice. When you wish to go to the next page, simply press next page.
Mastering Compressions
One of the key aspects to performing rescue breathing and cardiopulmonary resuscitation is doing chest compressions. There are a number of points which you need to learn from our course in order to do this correctly. You will be required to perform CPR on an adult, youth and infant. The number of compressions in the specified time will vary according to the type of victim. To help you practice this before you take the assessment, there are several activities which require you to demonstrate that you can do this properly.
Here are a few hints to help make your learning easier. When you start the compressions and/or breathing exercises, you press either the Space Bar or the Enter Key, this starts the activity AND it counts as the first compression. At first this will be difficult.
To improve your accuracy in the rate and rhythm of your breathing and compressions, count out loud. When performing CPR on an adult victim, you will perform a series of 15 compression and 2 breaths in approximately 15 seconds. The most difficult part of this is often when you shift from doing the compressions to doing the breaths. When you complete the compressions wait about 1.6 seconds then give your first breath, wait about 1.6 seconds, then give the breath. Wait 1.6 seconds and then give the second breath. Wait about 1.6 seconds and then begin the next compression. Many people find it helpful to watch the Virtual Manikins in order to increase accuracy.
Sometimes you will pass when performing CPR, but you have varied you rate and rhythm quite a lot. The program will suggest that you practice a bit more although you did pass.
We recommend that when you are doing CPR on the computer simulation you use two hands.
Doing The Assessment
When you feel you are ready, you can take the assessment. If you have never had any training in first aid, you will need to do the First Aid For All course before you can complete this test. There are two sections to the test: 1) Theoretical 2) Practical. In order to pass the test you must achieve 100% on both sections of this test. If you get an answer incorrect you can study up on what you missed and then retake the test as many times as you want. The test is a criterion reference test which is designed to test competence. That means that the focus is on helping the individual develop skills which are required in an emergency. It is not important how long it takes for a client to develop such a skill.
Time to complete the test
You will require at least 1 hour 15 minutes to take the test. Some people may take 2 hours to complete it. If you have to leave the test for some reason, there are sections where, when completed you do not have to start at the very beginning the next time you take the test. Once you have completed the Theoretical Section of the test, you do not have to do it again. Similarly, if you have completed a whole activity in the practical section, you will not have to redo that section.
Completing the Theoretical Section
There are 24 multiple choice questions in this section. You must get all of the theoretical section correct before you can go on to the second section. If you make an error on this section, the testing is stopped and must start from the beginning again the next time you take it.
Completing the Practical Section
In this part of the test there are several different sections. These are like the activities in the course, so if you have gone through the CD you will be familiar with how to drag and drop items and how to do timing exercises. You must complete each activity without reference back to the program. If you make a mistake within a section you are able to redo that section. Once you get it correct, you can then move onto the next practical activity.
Submitting your results. You must get all questions in the theoretical and practical parts of the test correct in order to qualify for a Certificate of Achievement. You are able to take the test as often as required in order to score 100%. When you have done this, a message will appear on your screen saying that you now qualify for your certificate. You must log onto the Internet and submit your test results to us. When yo press the Submit button the program will send your personal information and test results to us. We will then send out the first aid certificate to you.
* IF YOUR NAME IS INCORRECT YOUR CERTIFICATE WILL HAVE THE WRONG NAME PRINTED ON IT.
* IF YOUR ADDRESS IS INCORRECT YOUR CERTIFICATE WILL BE SENT TO THE WRONG ADDRESS!
After you receive your certificate
For many people, when they complete First Aid For All it will be the first time that they come across much of the information on how to save a life. It is natural that we will forget some things. The best way to refresh our memories is to do a quick review of the areas where we are weak. First Aid For All has provided a simple way to do this. On the upper left of the main First Aid For All screen there is a section entitled Tools, Site Map. Once you have gone through the complete First Aid For All course, you should be able to glance at the site map and identify any area where you are not quite certain of what to do. Simply click on that section to get an instance refresher. (Top)
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