First Aid: Burns and Wounds

What you'll learn

• Recognize the types and severity levels of burns (first-, second-, and third-degree) and differentiate between minor wounds (cuts, scrapes) and severe bleeding emergencies.
• Identify when a burn or wound can be managed with first aid versus when professional medical help is required.
• Describe the “Three Cs” of first aid response—Check, Call, Care—and explain how these apply in burn and wound situations.