INTRODUCTION
CBDP/FA aims to develop the skills of the Red Cross/Red Crescent volunteers and the capacity of the branches, and to strengthen national societies in preparedness during normal times as well as for response in emergencies. It is also important that national societies are prepared to prevent and respond to epidemic outbreaks.

CBDP/FA  also aims to broaden the base of existing national society traditional first aid training and to complement by including aspects of community health ( such as prevention ,health promotion and control of common diseases ),disaster management (preparedness and response),and volunteers and their branch.

The intention is to have a comprehensive CBDP/FA programme tailored to suit priority needs of any community or target group by selecting relevant training modules and appropriate community actions can subsequently be developed. The engagement with the community goes beyond just training. Communities should be involved at every stage of CBDP/FA implementation according to their capacity, as well as on-going activities.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
It helps communities to  identify their own capacity and problems and solve them.
Communities will be health educated and able to provide health education, first aid and basic treatment for most common injuries and health priorities.
Helps communities to build their own capacity , strengthen  the community and its organising and response systems.
Builds partnership in communities and binds relationships while in training and create awareness in a community.

THE SYLLABUS
The syllabus is a general guide for National Societies , Branches and Chapters when undertaking Community Based Disaster Preparedness & First Aid Programmes. It is best that National Societies, Branches and Chapters  create their own programmes based on local needs but guided by the principles  of the programme.

• Red Crescent First Aid Volunteers  In The Community
• Definition Of Disaster
• Role Of RC/RC First Aid Volunteers In Disaster Preparedness & Response
• Disaster Relief
• Standard Operating Procedures
• MKN 20 Directive
• Radio Communications, Logistics  & Accounts
• First Aid In The Community

This course combines Disaster Preparedness and First Aid.