First Aid for Carers

Course Overview

The First Aid for Carers course has been developed for carers. It is appropriate for all carers whether family members, home carers, or those working in a professional care capacity.

It covers the most common accidents and medical emergencies and will give you the knowledge to be able to prioritise injuries, establish if something is seriously wrong and give immediate first aid. Prompt and appropriate first aid saves lives, can prevent a minor injury becoming a major one, and reduces pain and scarring. It also increases risk awareness and gives carers and those they care for peace of mind that they can help in a medical emergency.

The course covers topics such as the recovery position, choking, heart attacks, falls, seizures, CPR and more.

Course Format

The training consists of videos, illustrated step by step directions, flow charts, diagrams, infographics, and test yourself sections. It is fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You can stop and start as often as you like and have continuous access for 12 months.

On completion you will be able to download and print your Certificate, which covers all the topics within the Care Certificate. It also qualifies for verifiable CPD. This course should take around 6 hours to complete.

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 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.

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.

If you have any queries concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk

Course Contents

• Action in an Emergency
• Role of the First Aider
• The Primary Survey – How to Help in an Emergency
• Unresponsive and Breathing
• Recovery Position
• Secondary Survey
• Heart Attack and Angina
• Unconscious and Not Breathing
• Resuscitation
• Falls
• Breathing Problems
• Choking
• Drowning
• Asthma
• Anaphylactic Shock
• Wounds and Bleeding
• Shock
• Fainting
• Bites and Stings
• Burns
• Poisoning
• Breaks, Sprains and Dislocations
• Head Injuries
• Spinal Injuries
• Fitting / Seizures / Convulsions
• Extremes of Body Temperature
• Medical Conditions