SYLLABUS FOR AMBULANCEMAN PROFICIENCY BADGE - AS GIVEN IN APRO PART II

AMBULANCEMAN:

To be worn on both shoulders just below the shoulder badge. (Red Cross on white background)

1.        Be able to answer questions from Pratham Sopan, Dwitiya Sopan and Tritiya Sopan tests for First aid.

2.        Know how to deal with bleeding major and minor.

3.        Diagnose and bind a broken limb.

4.        Know how to deal with choking by Heimlich maneuver.

5.        Demonstrate mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

6.        Demonstrate how to make an improvised stretcher and apply a roller bandage.

7.        Demonstrate how to send a correct message verbal, written or by telephone.

8.       Demonstrate two methods of carrying a casualty with one first aider and two more methods of carrying a casualty when there are two first aiders.