Are you looking to complete a first aid training course? UK employers are always interested in candidates who have first aid training, so this course would be a  great addition to any CV.

This course aims to provide you with the knowledge you need to understand the key areas of first aid.

The course will enable you to increase the safety of yourself and others in the workplace and in other everyday environments.

This is a great course for anyone who is interested in first aid, as it will provide you with crucial skills that apply to all aspects of work and everyday life.

Key course details

  • Fully online
  • Course length – 4 hours

More information the this course is available on the skills network website

This course is split into manageable sections, including:

Section 1: Head Injuries
This section explains what a head injury entails, the signs and symptoms of a minor head injury, the signs and symptoms of a serious head injury, and the
appropriate treatment for head injuries.

Section 2: Severe Allergic Reaction
In this section, you will learn what an allergic reaction is, what a severe allergic reaction is, the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction, and how to treat an individual for an allergic reaction.

Section 3: Strokes
This section covers the different types of strokes, the causes of strokes, how to treat a casualty suffering from a stroke and the appropriate first aid response  for a stroke.

Section 4: Unconscious casualty
In this section, you will look at what unconsciousness is, how to check if an individual is breathing, how to open someone’s airway, how to place someone in  the recovery position, and the importance of the recovery position.

Section 5: Resuscitation
This section covers CPR, how to carry out CPR, how to carry out hands only CPR and the importance of carrying out CPR correctly. You will also learn how to carry out CPR for children of different ages, and will gain an understanding of the legal protection for first-aiders.