Overview

This Basic First Aid online course explores essential workplace first aid knowledge and skills. It guides you through the legal responsibilities, recognising common injuries and medical conditions and how to respond appropriately in an emergency situation. The course provides practical techniques to treat a number of conditions and guidance on when to seek professional medical assistance. The course equips you to act confidently when a medical incident occurs.

Learning Outcomes

Module 1: Workplace Requirements and Best Practices

• Define first aid and explain why it's important
• Describe your responsibilities under the legislation
• Recall what's in a first aid kit
• Take steps to prevent and minimise the spread of infection

Module 2: Common Injuries and Medical Conditions

• Recognise common injuries
• Identify signs and symptoms of common medical conditions
• Take appropriate action • Recognise when to call emergency services

Module 3: Responding to Emergencies

• Recognise life-threatening emergencies
• Describe the key signs and symptoms of major emergencies
• Identify when to contact emergency services
• Recall basic emergency first aid techniques

Topics

Module 1: Workplace Requirements and Best Practice

• The benefits of First Aid
• Legal rights and requirements
• Consent © The Learning Rooms 48/91
• First aid equipment • Infection prevention and control

Module 2: Common Injuries and Medical Conditions

• Burns and minor wounds
• Cuts and grazes
• Nosebleeds
• Insect bites and stings
• Bone and muscle injuries
• Breathing difficulties and loss of consciousness

Module 3: Responding to Emergencies

• Reaching emergency services
• Heart attacks and cardiac arrests
• Unresponsiveness
• Performing CPR
• Using an AED
• Head injuries
• Strokes
• Choking
• Severe allergic reactions
• Asthma attacks