Ultimate First Aid Course - Most Comprehensive Online Course Available

Overview

Covering the full HSE syllabus for work first aid, plus first aid for home and recreation. This course is designed as a really comprehensive stand-alone first aid course awarding an HSE Appointed Person level qualification and verifiable CPD certificate valid for 3 years.

It will also give you the theoretical knowledge needed to accompany the fully regulated First Aid at Work 3 day First Aid course in addition to covering adult, baby and child first aid and first aid for various situations such as road traffic collisions, sports and travel. The course covers topics such as how to put someone into the recovery position, choking, CPR, using an AED anaphylaxis shock, burns, head injuries and so much more - the full list of topics can be seen below.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for individuals, families, employees, employers, carers, teachers, and anyone who wishes to gain comprehensive first aid knowledge. It is also excellent for those with English as a Second Language to prepare themselves to pass a practical first aid course, and for companies to comply with Corporate and Social Responsibility.

Key Benefits

• Comprehensive online training covering workplace, home and recreational first aid.
• Equivalent to the knowledge required for the 3 day First Aid at Work course.
• Covers adults, children and babies.
• Flexible learning: study at your own pace with 12 months continuous access.
• Printable certificate on completion.

Certification

This course should take around 20 hours to complete. On completion you can print your certificate. Certificates can be used as evidence of CPD and for compliance with company policies.

Important Note

This course does not replace the practical element required to become a fully qualified first aider. It allows you to undertake the online pre-learning at a time and place to suit you and then book onto a regulated practical course should you require one.

Disclaimer

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 accuracy, however this course is merely a guide and no liability is accepted for any inaccuracies or misdiagnosis.

Author

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. For any queries concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk

Course Contents

• Action in an Emergency
• Unresponsive and Breathing
• Recovery Position
• Heart Attack and Angina
• Unconscious and Not Breathing
• Resuscitation
• Breathing Problems
• Choking
• Drowning
• Asthma
• Chest Wounds
• Anaphylactic Shock
• Wounds and Bleeding
• Shock
• Fainting
• Bites and Stings
• Burns
• Poisoning
• Breaks, Sprains and Dislocations
• Head Injuries
• Spinal Injuries
• Road Traffic Accidents
• Fitting / Seizures / Convulsions
• Heat Exhaustion
• Septicaemia / Sepsis
• Meningitis
• Diabetes