Before Giving Care
Lesson Objectives
▪List four conditions that must be present for disease transmission to occur.
▪Identify two ways in which a pathogen can enter the body.
▪Describe how to minimize the risk of disease transmission when giving care
in a situation that involves visible blood.
▪Describe the difference between expressed consent and implied consent.
▪Describe the purpose of Good Samaritan laws.
▪List six situations in which moving a person is necessary.
▪List five limitations to be aware of before attempting to move someone.
▪Describe six ways to move a person.
Introduction
▪In an emergency situation, your top priority is to ensure your own
safety.
▪This includes protecting yourself from disease transmission and
knowing how to properly move a person.
▪Know some basic legal information before giving care.
Preventing Disease Transmission
▪Bloodborne pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, are present in blood and
body fluids, and can cause disease.
▪You must learn how to protect yourself and others from disease transmission,
