Course details
First Aid - The Basics
Course Overview
Incidents requiring first aid can happen anywhere and at any time. The first response to such an incident is the most important. First aid given at the scene can improve the chances of survival and recovery of a victim. This course presents ways to respond to basic first aid situations until the emergency medical services (EMS) personnel arrive. Ideal learners are all employees.
Topics Covered
- Scene and Victim Assessment
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- First Aid Basics
- Breathing Emergencies
- Choking, Bleeding and Shock
- Fractures, Sprains and Strains
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain when you might be held accountable for a victim's outcome
- Assess scenes and victims before providing first aid
- Provide valuable information to emergency medical services (EMS)
- Recall guidelines about when and how to move victims
- Recall basic first aid techniques for the treatment of breathing emergencies, choking, severe bleeding, shock, fractures, sprains, strains and burns
This course takes approximately 40 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course
