The rules for providing first aid in various situations, the basics of microbiology, immunology, prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, the principles of health formation (hygiene, rational daily routine and nutrition, self-control during physical activity) are given. Contains questions and test tasks for testing knowledge, a dictionary of concepts and terms. Corresponds to the Federal State Educational Standard for Higher Professional Education of the third generation. For undergraduate students of pedagogical, humanities and technical universities to prepare for tests and exams, college teachers, teachers and students of secondary schools, as well as a wide range of readers interested in improving their health.