This course is designed to help you to keep yourself and others safe and to know how to help should an accident happen. This course does not seek to replace a practical course but allows you to learn these vital skills at a time and place to suit you. The course is ideal for babysitting, Duke of Edinburgh Award (preparation for the expedition and for the skills section), sports leadership and as a vital life skill to equip you with the skills to help in a medical emergency. We include helpful advice for someone who has had too much alcohol too.

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