The proposed publication contains the necessary information on the basic provisions and norms of International Humanitarian Law and its scope, principles of first aid and patient care in accordance with the curriculum of the course "Defense of the Fatherland" recommended by the Ministry of Education and Science Of Ukraine (letter № 1 / 11-6881 dated August 14, 2009) for secondary schools and higher educational institutions of I-II levels of accreditation. The manual significantly complements similar educational publications in view of the requirements of modern world standards of first aid. For schoolchildren, teachers, students and anyone who wants to master the vital knowledge and skills of appropriate behavior in emergencies.