This comprehensive, interactive and certificated course, will clearly guide you as to what to do if you find someone unconscious. The course covers CPR, Heart Attack, Recovery Position, Choking, Anaphylaxis and exactly how to use a Defibrillator and much more.
The course consists of illustrated step by step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and test yourself sections fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and print your Certificate on completion. The course is equivalent to 2 hours of verifiable CPD and you will have continuous access to the course for 12 months.
It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course, or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical advice.
The Author has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within the course, however this course is merely a guide and the Author does not accept any liability or responsibility for any inaccuracies or for any mistreatment or misdiagnosis of any person, however caused.
The course material has been written by Emma Hammett, Qualified Nurse, First Aid Trainer and founder of First Aid for Life in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk
Course contents
Covering the four emergencies most likely to cost a life before the ambulance arrives.
Unconscious and breathing
They’re unresponsive but still breathing. Protect the airway and keep them safe until help arrives.
- Unresponsive and breathing
- The recovery position
- How to put someone into the recovery position
- How to put a baby into the recovery position
- Secondary survey
Unconscious and not breathing
The most time-critical emergency there is. Effective CPR for every age group, plus how to use a defibrillator.
- Unconscious and not breathing
- Resuscitation
- Resuscitation – child
- Resuscitating a baby
- Hygiene during CPR
- Compression-only resuscitation
Choking
Recognise mild versus severe choking, and use the right technique for an adult, a child and a baby.
- Breathing problems
- Choking
- How to help a choking adult
- How to help a choking child
- How to help a choking baby
Anaphylaxis
A severe allergic reaction can escalate within minutes. Spot it early, give adrenaline without hesitating, and understand where you stand legally.
- Introduction to anaphylactic shock
- What is an allergic reaction?
- Who is at risk from anaphylaxis?
- Common triggers for reactions
- How to recognise an acute allergic reaction
- Common symptoms
- How to treat anaphylaxis
- How to use an adrenaline auto-injector
- Patient positioning for anaphylaxis
- After an anaphylactic reaction
- Storage of auto-injectors
- Legislation concerning the administration of adrenaline in a life-threatening emergency