basicmedicalskills
nounUK /ˌbeɪsɪk ˈmɛdɪkəl skɪlz/
US /ˌbeɪsɪk ˈmɛdɪkəl skɪlz/
Simple things you learn to help someone who is hurt or sick.
The class teaches basicmedicalskills like cleaning a cut and putting on a bandage.
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2. The simple medical abilities a caregiver needs every day.
Nurses use basicmedicalskills to check temperature and pulse.
3. The first level of medical training for helpers.
The course covers basicmedicalskills before advanced training.
4. Everyday health actions like washing hands and covering a cough.
Good basicmedicalskills stop germs from spreading at home.