First Aid for Carers

Description

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 as well as reducing pain and scarring. It also makes everyone more risk aware and gives carers and those they are caring for peace of mind that they can help in a medical emergency.

The training consists of videos, step by step directions, infographics and test yourself sections. You can stop and start as often as you like and have full access for an entire year. On completion you can download and print your certificate - which covers all the topics within the Care Certificate. It also qualifies for verifiable CPD.

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

The course consists of illustrated step by step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and test yourself sections fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and print your Certificate on completion. You will have continuous access to the course for 12 months.

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.

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 content:

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