First Aid for Over 60s

Description

The First Aid for Over 60s course is designed to give you the theoretical knowledge needed to help an older person 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.

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 First Aid for Over 60s 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.

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 transischaemic Attacks

Spinal injuries

Fitting/seizures/convulsions

Heat exhaustion

Heat stroke

Hypothermia

Medical conditions

Diabetes

First Aid for Over 60s