First Aid - Head, Neck, Back, and Spine Injuries

Injuries to the head, neck, back, or spine can be especially dangerous because they can involve damage to the brain or spine, leading to death or permanent paralysis. This course describes the potential severity of these injuries, lists some tips for recognizing potentially serious injuries to the head, neck, back, or spine, and provides first aid tips for these situations.

• Explain why injuries to the head, neck, back, or spine must be treated with extra caution​
• List some signs and symptoms of an injury to the head, neck, back, or spine​
• Explain the importance of summoning emergency medical care
• List the first aid steps for head, neck, back, or spine injuries, including what not to do