Basic First Aid Training
Learn the first aid essentials: checking for danger, CPR, choking, allergic reactions, bleeding, burns, and seizures, so you can act calmly in an emergency.
Emergencies happen fast, and knowing what to do in the first minutes can protect someone until medical help arrives. This course covers the essentials of first aid, from checking for danger and calling for help to CPR and the most common emergencies such as choking, bleeding, burns, and severe allergic reactions.
What You Will Achieve
- Check a scene for danger and carry out a primary survey
- Give hands-only CPR and support the use of an AED
- Help someone who is choking or having a severe allergic reaction
- Control heavy bleeding and give first aid for burns, seizures, and fainting
Program Overview
Foundations of First Aid
Your role and responsibilities, the first checks, and life-saving CPR.
- Scope of practice, duty of care, and consent
- Primary survey and contacting emergency services
- CPR and AED skills
Common First Aid Emergencies and Safe Practice
What to do in the emergencies first aiders meet most often.
- Choking and severe allergic reactions
- Bleeding and burns
- Seizures and fainting
- First aid kits, privacy, and dignity
Certificate Awarded (Paid)
Pass the final course assessment to earn it. The course is free to study; the certificate is optional and has a fee.
Job Outlook
First aid skills are valued in any role that involves caring for or supervising people, from child care and security to teaching and training others.
- CPR and First Aid Instructor
- Child Care Worker
- Security Guard
Good for: Anyone who wants practical, step-by-step first aid knowledge for everyday emergencies at home or at work.
Keep in mind: It is an online course, so it cannot replace hands-on practice, and some workplaces require an in-person first aid qualification.
Bottom line: A clear, approachable introduction to the first aid steps that matter most in the first minutes of an emergency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any medical background to take this course?
No. It is written for people without medical training and explains each first aid step from the beginning, starting with your duty of care, consent, and how to check a scene for danger.
Does the course cover CPR?
Yes. It teaches hands-only CPR for a person in cardiac arrest and explains how an AED helps restore a normal heart rhythm, alongside how to contact emergency services.
Which emergencies does the course cover?
It covers choking, severe allergic reactions including the use of an auto-injector, heavy bleeding and shock, burns, seizures, and fainting, as well as what a basic first aid kit should contain.
Who created the content of this course?
The course content was created in partnership with Dr. Luyando Moonze, a general medical doctor and professional medical writer, and reviewed for accuracy before publication.
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