Available online at www.garmian.edu.krd Passer Journal Passer 6 (Issue 2) (2024) 453-460 http://passer.garmian.edu.krd/ 453 Assessment of First Aid Knowledge Among Students of Nursing College in Sulaimani City Sarwar Arif Star 1 , Bayan Omar Sharif 2* , Kamal Jalal Rashid 3 , Hadeel Abdulelah Ibrahim 4 , Taban Faraidwn Saadulla 5 , Chawan Abubakir Ali 5 1 Department of Health and Molecular Biology, Kurdistan Institution for Strategic Studies and Scientific Research, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Iraq 2 Directorate of Health, Health Development and Training Center, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Iraq 3 Anesthesia Department, College of Health and Medical Technology, Sulaimani Polytechnic University, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Iraq 4 Branch of Basic Medical Science, College of Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Iraq 5 College of Nursing, University of Sulaimani, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Iraq Received 12 June 2024; revised 1 August 2024; accepted 01 September 2024; available online 11 September 2024 DOI: 10.24271/psr.2024.462489.1628 ABSTRACT First aid refers to the immediate care provided to an individual who is ill or injured. Its primary objectives are to preserve and safeguard life, prevent the worsening of the condition or further injury, and facilitate the recovery process. The study conducted to assess the student’s knowledge regarding First aid in the College of Nursing -Sulaimani University. A quantitative design, cross- sectional-descriptive study (non-probability purposive sample) of 90 students. The data collected by using a checklist. The outcomes demonstrated that (74.4%) of the students were female in both stages (1 and 4). The age of all students in 1 st stage were <21 years, (80.9%) of 4 th stage were between 21-22 years, only (19.1%) of them were > 22 years. (80.9%) of them were single. (93.7%) of them heard the survival emergency survival 122, and the source of knowledge of (68%) of them was regarding on the internet. (59.6%) of them has no any medical staff in their families. (65.1%) of first stage did not participate in training courses regarding first aid compared to (42.6%) of fourth stage. The results showed that fourth stage had much knowledge regarding first aid compared to first stage students because they achieved many correct answers than first class regarding subtitles of Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, seizure, burn, fracture and chocking. So, the study recommended that the first stage students need to participate in seminars, workshops, poster distribution, booklets, using internet. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ Keywords: Assessment, First Aid, Students, Nursing College, Sulaimani City. 1 Introduction First aid is the temporary, directly treatment for unexpected illness or injury while a healthcare provider is contacted. Quick and effective intervention can save lives and ensure faster recovery [1] . First aid's objectives are to save lives, stop the illness from getting worse, ease pain, encourage healing, and protect unconscious victims. Accidents can happen anywhere and at any time, often with potentially fatal consequences. Immediate and essential life-saving care is crucial for victims before they receive comprehensive medical treatment, especially if the accident was not their fault. First aid knowledge encompasses the techniques used to prevent and respond promptly to medical dangers. It can be applied in various settings, for example homes, workplaces, schools, and recreational areas. Additionally, first aid skills not only address health emergencies but also foster societal values and enhance social responsibility [2] . First aid is medical care offered to a disabled or ill individual rapidly, usually performed by a trained professional person. It continues until the issue is resolved (e.g., treating cuts, minor bruises, and blisters) or until professional medical help arrives. The difference between life and death, quick healing and extended hospital stays, or temporary and permanent impairment can all be made with first aid. Self-administered therapies are also included [3] . Globally, millions die annually from accidents or serious injuries, many of which could be prevented with immediate first aid before emergency services arrive. First aid is the care administered to an ill or injured person prior to receiving professional medical attention. Some minor injuries or self-limiting illnesses may only need first aid and no further treatment [4] . Public health is defined by the World Health Organization as all coordinated efforts, whether public or private, to prevent illness, improve health, and extend life for all members of the population. Targeting the entire population rather than specific diseases, public health focuses on * Corresponding author E-mail address: omerbayan82@gmail.com (Instructor). Peer-reviewed under the responsibility of the University of Garmian.