First aid basics
This course explains what bystanders can usefully do in the first minutes of an emergency. It is general information and not a substitute for a hands-on certified course, which is what actually builds the skill.
What you'll learn
10 chapters, then the quiz
- 01First principlesOrder of priorities.
- 02Someone unresponsiveThe most time-critical case.
- 03CPR and defibrillatorsHands on the chest.
- 04ChokingWhen the airway is blocked.
- 05Bleeding and woundsPressure, and keep it there.
- 06Burns and scaldsCool water, nothing else.
- 07Medical emergenciesRecognising the pattern.
- 08Everyday injuriesCommon and less urgent.
- 09Kit and preparationBefore anything happens.
- 10Knowing your limitsAn honest close.
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