Equipping teenagers with the skills to help themselves and family and friends in an emergency situation.
- How to treat an unconscious casualty who is not breathing - CPR
- How to treat an unconscious casualty who is breathing -Recovery position
- How to treat a bleeding casualty
- Treatment of choking
- Treatment of burns and scalds
- Treatment of seizures
- Treatment of fractures and spinal injuries
- Treatment of Heart Attacks and Strokes
- Treatment of a drowning casualty
- Treatment of chest and abdominal injuries
- Treatment of allergic reactions and asthma attacks
- Treatment of diabetes
- Treatment of poisoning
You do not need any previous experience of first aid
The course is ideal for all teenagers to equip teenagers with the skills to help themselves, family and/or friends if faced with a medical emergency. The course is also suitable for all teenagers and can be especially useful if they are taking part in a Sports Leaderships Awards or the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
This course is designed to give you the knowledge to learn how to keep yourself and others safe and to know how to help should an accident happen. The course consists of videos that encourage you to practice the skills you are learning. There are numerous handouts you can download and keep for future reference as well as short tests to check your learning after various sections. We will keep you entertained and engaged throughout and will always be on hand to help answer any questions you have - just email [email protected] or use the Q&A section. The course is fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and on completion you will be able to print your Certificate.
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.
EMT First Aid and Lifeguard Training provides this course for guidance and it is not in any way a substitute for medical advice. EMT First Aid and Lifeguard Training is not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made, or actions taken based on this course. We strongly recommend that you attend a practical First Aid course to practice the skills taught in this course and to fully understand what to do in a medical emergency.
Please be aware that the information is correct at the time of filming June 2021 and relates only to UK Resuscitation and First Aid guidelines. If you are outside the UK please refer to your countries guidelines and governing board.