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The introductory chapter contains background information, definitions and other materials related to giving First Aid. Chapter 2 Emergency Scene Management on page 39 explains casualty management including issues that relate to the assessment of the casualty. This chapter also includes topics that are important to understand in the first critical moments at the emergency scene.  \nChapter 16 BLS+CPR for Healthcare  \nProviders on page 309 covers issues of particular interest to healthcare providers responders with a specific duty to respond within the health care system.  \nThis guide is used to support the teaching of these and other courses:  \n􀂃 Standard and Emergency First Aid  \n􀂃 Basic and Intermediate First Aid  \n􀂃 CPR at all levels including Basic Life Support/Healthcare Provider (BLS/HCP)  \nSome content contained in this guide will not pertain specifically to the level of training you have received. 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