Learning Outcome

• Understand the fundamental principles and aims of first aid
• Develop the practical knowledge to become a fully qualified first aider
• Learn how to treat minor traumatic injuries such as burns, cuts, stings, and sprains
• Learn basic first aid procedures, techniques and recovery positions
• Familiarise with common first aid injuries and treatments
• Learn how to perform CPR and resuscitate a person who is is in cardiac arrest
• Familiarise with the first aid checklist and first aid tool kit
• Get step-by-step guidance on how to conduct a secondary survey and what needs to be checked

Description

Learn how to respond to accidents, injuries and medical illnesses, and develop practical lifesaving skills with the Emergency Care Assistant - (First Aid) course. This first aid training course has no entry requirements and is a basic introduction to emergency care support. In this course, you will explore the role and responsibilities of an emergency care support worker and essential first aid procedures. You will learn how to deal with a wide range of secondary illnesses and injuries and will be trained on how to act in the case of a cardiac arrest. On successful completion, you will be able to correctly assess a person's injuries, place patients in a recovery position and provide adequate care before the arrival of emergency services

Course design

The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace. You are taught through a combination of

• Video lessons
• Online study materials
• Mock exams
• Multiple-choice assessment

How is the course assessed?

To successfully complete the course you must pass an automated, multiple-choice assessment. The assessment is delivered through our online learning platform. You will receive the results of your assessment immediately upon completion.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Upon successful completion, you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised certificate and you can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate at a cost of £9 and Hardcopy Certificate for £15.

Why study this course

Whether you’re an existing practitioner or aspiring professional, this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and an accredited qualification attesting to your knowledge. The [course_title] is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.