Introduction

First aid is the initial assistance / support or treatment given to an injured or accidentally ill person using whatever materials or equipment available at the time before he / she reaches to a health facility. In the provision of first aid service, before providing the service, the first step that a first aider has to consider is that assessment and identification of clients condition. The identification of casualty's condition helps to set priority and decide the type of first aid measure that has to be initiated first. The casualty's condition can be assessed and identified by doing a quick observation of the surroundings and by taking quick history and physical examination.

This study session describes about the basic concepts regarding to the assessment and identification of Client's condition. After studying this session you will be equipped with the necessary knowledge, skill and attitude in the area of first aid so that you will be able to assess and identify casualties condition in order to provide the appropriate first aid service.