Positioning and observation for an unconscious person : First aid event

Abstract

This thesis demonstrates the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the “First Aid Event Day” subproject conducted on the Pori campus of Satakunta University of Applied Sciences. The project aimed to hold a nonstop first aid event covering three themes, while the purpose of this thesis was to demonstrate to participants the correct procedures for assisting an unconscious person, with a comprehensive focus on positioning techniques and continuous observation to ensure airway safety, as well as to observe and identify changes in the person's condition. The event was commissioned by the SAMK.

The event supports the development of basic first aid competence among participants and promotes readiness to act in emergencies. Both theoretical preparation and practical demonstrations were included in the thesis. In total, 42 feedbacks were collected, and a framework was developed for future nonstop training.

The result indicated that hands‑on training improved participants' confidence and understanding of essential first aid skills related to unconsciousness, recovery positioning, and patient monitoring. This initiative highlighted the value of experiential learning in enhancing first aid knowledge and readiness. In the future first aid event, the training could be improved by designing varying simulated scenarios.