First Aid for Over 60s

Course Overview

The First Aid for Over 60s course is designed to give you the theoretical knowledge needed to help an older person in a medical emergency. It is an ideal course for home carers to learn how to confidently help when older people fall or have accidents and illnesses. The course covers topics such as the recovery position, choking, falls, heart attacks, drowning, and much more.

Important Information

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.

How the Course Works

The First Aid for Over 60s course consists of:

• Illustrated step-by-step directions
• Flow charts and diagrams
• Videos
• Test-yourself sections fully compatible with computers and mobile devices

You can stop and start as often as you like and print your Certificate on completion. This course should take around 6 hours and you will have continuous access to the course for 12 months.

Author & Disclaimer

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 First Aid for Over 60s 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
• Unresponsive and Breathing
• Recovery Position
• Heart Attack and Angina
• Unconscious and Not Breathing
• Resuscitation
• Hygiene During CPR
• Compression-Only Resuscitation
• Falls
• Breathing Problems
• Choking
• Drowning
• Asthma
• Panic Attacks and Hyperventilation
• Anaphylactic Shock
• Wounds and Bleeding
• Bites and Stings
• Burns
• Poisoning
• Breaks, Sprains and Dislocations
• Head Injuries
• Strokes and Trans-Ischaemic Attacks
• Spinal Injuries
• Fitting / Seizures / Convulsions
• Heat Exhaustion
• Heat Stroke
• Hypothermia
• Medical Conditions
• Diabetes