First response

Description

The procedures of pre-hospital care for medical emergencies, such as first aid, resuscitation techniques, legal and ethical issues, patient assessment, trauma emergencies.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 5 occupations
  • Optional in 6 occupations
  • Total: 11 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 5 (Service and sales workers)

Essential for

  • Home care aide
    Home care aides provide personal assistance and promote autonomy, on a daily basis to individuals who are unable to take care of themselves due to illness, ageing or disability.…
  • Police officer
    Police officers use investigation methods to prevent crime, to pursue and apprehend criminals, and protect the public from violent and criminal activities. They perform surveillanc…
  • Rescue centre manager
    Rescue centre managers supervise operations of a rescue centre, performing administrative duties and supervision of staff. They ensure that the centre operates according to policie…
  • Chief fire officer
    Chief fire officers supervise a fire department. They coordinate the operations of the department, and supervise and lead the fire and rescue staff during firefighting and rescue a…
  • Coastguard watch officer
    Coastguard watch officers patrol and survey coast and sea regions to prevent accidents, as well as perform search and rescue missions in the event of an emergency. They react …

Optional for

  • Police commissioner
    Police commissioners supervise an entire police department by monitoring and regulating the administrative and operational activities of a police department, as well as developing …
  • Police detective
    Police detectives gather and compile evidence which assists them in the solution of crimes. They use investigative techniques to gather evidence, and interview all parties connecte…
  • Street warden
    Street wardens patrol designated areas to ensure a sense of security with the public, and provide general support. They monitor suspicious behaviour and cooperate with the police a…
  • Emergency response coordinator
    Emergency response coordinators analyse potential risks such as disasters and emergencies for a community or institution and develop a strategy for reacting to these risks. They ou…
  • Civil enforcement officer
    Civil enforcement officers patrol the streets to enforce parking restrictions, ensure a free flow of traffic is maintained, ensure the safety of pedestrians, and ensure traffic and…
  • Fire inspector
    Fire inspectors conduct inspections of buildings and properties to ensure they are compliant with fire prevention and safety regulations, and enforce the regulations in facilities …

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Last updated on February 19, 2026

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