This is a complete First Aid course designed to give you the knowledge of First Aid skills to support during first aid emergencies when someone is ill or injured. This course will cover First Aid Treatment for Adults, Children and Babies/Infants as well as a bonus section for your pet!
First aid is probably one of the most essential life skills that everyone should have. The knowledge of first aid can literally be the difference between life and death when a medical emergency occurs.
The course consists of videos that encourage you to practice the skills you are learning. There are numerous handouts you can download and keep for future reference as well as short tests to check your learning after various sections. We will keep you entertained and engaged throughout and will always be on hand to help answer any questions you have - just email [email protected] or use the Q&A section. The course is fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and on completion you will be able to print your Certificate.
Understanding the role and responsibilities of the First Aider
Assessing an emergency situation
First aid for a casualty who is unresponsive and breathing normally
First Aid for a casualty who is unresponsive and not breathing (use of AED)
Treatment for a casualty suffering from a seizure
First Aid for a choking casualty
First Aid treatment for external bleeding, including treatment of shock
First Aid treatment of burns
First Aid to a casualty with bites, stings and minor injuries such as splinters.
First Aid to a casualty with animals bites, weaver fish, hairy caterpillars, jellyfish, snake bites.
Be able to conduct a secondary survey for a conscious casualty
Be able to treat a casualty who is drowning.
Treatment of injuries to the bones, muscles and joints.
First Aid treatment for suspected head and spinal injuries and soft tissue injuries
Treatment for chest injuries
First Aid treatment for a casualty with an eye injury
First Aid treatment to a casualty who has been poisoned or suffered anaphylaxis
First Aid treatment to a casualty who is suffering from the heat or the cold
Knowledge of how to provide first aid to a casualty who is suspected of a major illness such as Heart Attack, Stroke, Asthma, sickle cell, Diabetes or Epilepsy
Learn how to perform CPRon a pet
