The manual is intended for practical and laboratory training in the discipline "Basics of medical knowledge and a healthy lifestyle" . The proposed guide gives practical advice on the organization of independent work of students , theoretical information in the field of preservation and promotion of health and first aid (in addition to lecture material) , Seminar and laboratory training plans and list of references , tests and situational tasks on each topic. The guide is designed to help students organize independent work within the discipline studied, to increase the motivation of students to independent activities and affect its effectiveness. The manual is intended for students of pedagogical and humanitarian universities, teachers of secondary schools, students of advanced training courses .