First Aid Fundamentals

This course provides educational information and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical judgment.

What You Will Learn

• 1 Learn the principles of first aid, the role of a first aider, and how to create a safe response environment.
• 2 Understand how to assess an emergency scene, perform a primary survey, and prioritize care for multiple casualties.
• 3 Apply cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques for adults, children, and infants according to current guidelines.
• 4 Explore automated external defibrillator (AED) use and how it integrates into the cardiac arrest response chain.
• 5 Understand how to recognize and manage choking emergencies across different age groups.
• 6 Develop skills to control bleeding, manage shock, and treat wounds effectively in emergency situations.
• 7 Analyze common medical emergencies including allergic reactions, diabetes-related crises, and seizures.
• 8 Build competence in recognizing and responding to bone, joint, and muscle injuries including fractures and sprains.
• 9 Discover how to manage environmental emergencies such as burns, heat illness, hypothermia, and poisoning.
• 10 Create a personal and workplace first aid preparedness plan including kit management and incident documentation.