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The First Aid for Over 60s course is designed to give you the theoretical knowledge needed to help an older person a medical emergency. It is an ideal course for home carers to learn how to confidently help when older people fall or have accidents and illnesses. The course covers topics such as the recovery position, choking, falls, heart attacks, drowning and much more. It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course, or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical advice. The First Aid for Over 60s course consists of illustrated step by step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and test yourself sections fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and print your Certificate on completion. You will have continuous access to the course for 12 months. 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. The First Aid for Over 60s course material has been written by Emma Hammett, qualified nurse, first aid trainer and founder of First Aid for Life in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk Course Contents: Action in an emergency Unresponsive and breathing Recovery position Heart attack and angina Unconscious and not breathing Resuscitation Hygiene during CPR Compression-only resuscitation Falls Breathing problems Choking Drowning Asthma Panic Attacks and hyperventilation Anaphylactic shock Wounds and bleeding Bites and stings Burns Poisoning Breaks, sprains and dislocations Head injuries Strokes and transischaemic Attacks Spinal injuries Fitting/seizures/convulsions Heat exhaustion Heat stroke Hypothermia Medical conditions Diabetes First Aid for Over 60s

This comprehensive, interactive and certificated course, will clearly guide you as to what to do if you find someone unconscious. The course covers CPR, Heart Attack, Recovery Position, Choking, Anaphylaxis and exactly how to use a Defibrillator and much more. The course consists of illustrated step by step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and test yourself sections fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and print your Certificate on completion. The course is equivalent to 3 hours of verifiable CPD and you will have continuous access to the course for 12 months. It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course, or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical advice. 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. The course material has been written by Emma Hammett, Qualified Nurse, First Aid Trainer and founder of First Aid for Life in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk   Course contents: Unresponsive and Breathing Recovery Position How to put someone into the Recovery position How to put a baby into the recovery position Secondary Survey Unconscious and not breathing Resuscitation Resuscitation – Child Resuscitating a Baby Hygiene during CPR Compression only Resuscitation Breathing Problems Choking How to help a Choking adult How to help a choking child How to help a choking baby Anaphylactic Shock Introduction What is an allergic reaction? Who is at risk from anaphylaxis? Common triggers for reactions How to recognise an acute allergic reaction? Common symptoms include How to Treat Anaphylaxis How to use an Adrenaline Auto-injector Patient Positioning for anaphylaxis After an anaphylactic reaction Storage of auto injectors Legislation concerning the administration of Adrenaline in a life threatening emergency Final Lesson

Covering the full HSE syllabus for work first aid, plus first aid for home and recreation. This course is designed to give you the theoretical knowledge needed to accompany the First Aid at Work 3 day First Aid course in addition to covering adult, baby and child First Aid and First Aid for various situations such as Road Traffic Accidents, Sports and Travel. The course covers topics such as how to put someone into the Recovery position, choking, Anaphylaxis shock, burns, head injuries and so much more. This course does not seek to replace the practical element but allows you to undertake the on-line pre-learning at a time and place to suit you and then book onto a regulated practical course should you require one. This course is also an excellent First Aid Training package for people with English as a Second Language to prepare themselves to pass a practical first aid course, for Companies to easily comply with Corporate and Social Responsibility and for anyone who would like to undertake a thorough First Aid training course at their own time and pace. The course consists of illustrated step by step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and test yourself sections fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and print your Certificate on completion. You will have continuous access to the course for 12 months. It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course, or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical advice. 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. The course material has been written by Emma Hammett, Qualified Nurse, First Aid Trainer and founder of First Aid for Life in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk Course contents: Action in an emergency Unresponsive and Breathing Recovery Position Heart Attack and Angina Unconscious and not breathing Resuscitation Breathing Problems Choking Drowning Asthma Chest Wounds Anaphylactic Shock Wounds and bleeding Shock Fainting Bites and Stings Burns Poisoning Breaks, Sprains and Dislocations Head Injuries Spinal Injuries Road Traffic Accidents Fitting / Seizures / Convulsions Heat Exhaustion Septicaemia / Sepsis Meningitis Diabetes

Including emergency life support and anaphylaxis. This course is designed to give you the theoretical knowledge (and a lot more) needed to accompany the Emergency First Aid at Work 6 hour First Aid course. The content also serves as an ideal annual refresher covering the full HSE syllabus plus head injuries, heart attack, asthma and much more. This course fulfils all the criteria for Appointed Person first aid training, however a practical course is required in order to be a full First Aider. The course consists of illustrated step by step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and test yourself sections fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and print your Certificate on completion. The course is equivalent to 6 hours of verifiable CPD and you will have continuous access to the course for 12 months. This course does not seek to replace the practical element but allows you to undertake the online pre-learning at a time and place to suit you and then book onto a practical course if you need a regulated qualification. This is a convenient and easy way for businesses requiring an Appointed Person qualification to become first aid compliant. This course is an excellent first aid training package for those with English as a second language to prepare themselves to pass a practical first aid course. It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course, or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical advice. 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. The course material has been written by Emma Hammett, qualified nurse, first aid trainer and founder of First Aid for Life in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk Course Contents: Action in an emergency Unresponsive and breathing Recovery position Heart attack and angina Unconscious and not breathing Resuscitation Choking Asthma Anaphylactic shock Wounds and bleeding Shock Fainting Bites and stings Burns Poisoning Breaks, sprains and dislocations Head injuries Spinal injuries Fitting/seizures/convulsions

This course is an excellent First Aid Training package for parents and child carers to gain invaluable knowledge at their own time and pace. It also serves as a superb resource for those with English as a Second Language to equip them with the vocabulary and language skills to pass a practical course and to refresh this vital knowledge on a regular basis. This course covers CPR, choking, the recovery position, drowning, burns and much more. If you need an accredited or regulated First Aid training qualification to be Ofsted registered, it is necessary to undertake a practical First Aid course. The course consists of illustrated step by step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and test yourself sections fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and print your Certificate on completion. You will have continuous access to the course for 12 months. It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course, or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical advice. 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. The course material has been written by Emma Hammett, Qualified Nurse, First Aid Trainer and founder of First Aid for Life in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk Course contents: Action in an emergency Role of the First Aider The Primary Survey – How to help in an Emergency Unresponsive and Breathing Recovery Position Secondary Survey Unconscious and not breathing Resuscitation Breathing Problems Choking Drowning Asthma Anaphylactic Shock Wounds and bleeding Shock Bites and Stings Burns Poisoning Breaks, Sprains and Dislocations Head Injuries Spinal Injuries Fitting / Seizures / Convulsions Extremes of body temperature Medical conditions and childhood illnesses Septicaemia / Sepsis Meningitis Diabetes

For anyone with a sense of adventure Army, Air or Sea Cadets, GAP Year, CCF, School trips and exotic family adventure holidays The Active First Aid course is designed to give you the theoretical knowledge to learn how to keep yourself and others safe and to know how to help should an accident happen. The course is ideal for anyone with a sense of adventure as a vital life skill to equip you with the skills to help an adult or child in a medical emergency if help may not be immediately available. The course covers CPR, choking, the recovery position, drowning, burns, bites and stings and much more. The course consists of illustrated step by step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and test yourself sections fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and print your Certificate on completion. You will have continuous access to the course for 12 months. It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course, or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical advice. 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. The course material has been written by Emma Hammett, Qualified Nurse, First Aid Trainer and founder of First Aid for Life in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk Course contents: Action in an emergency Role of the First Aider The Primary Survey – How to help in an Emergency Unresponsive and Breathing Recovery Position Secondary Survey Unconscious and not breathing Resuscitation Heart Attack and Angina Breathing Problems Choking Drowning Asthma Panic Attacks and hyperventilation Anaphylactic Shock Wounds and bleeding Shock Fainting Bites and Stings Burns Breaks, Sprains and Dislocations Head Injuries Spinal Injuries Fitting / Seizures / Convulsions Extremes of body temperature Diabetes

Emergency First Aid at Work covering the full HSE syllabus. First Aid at Sea. This course is an excellent first aid training package for people to gain invaluable knowledge and skills and learn how to help themselves, family, team mates and friends if they were to have a medical emergency on the water. The content also serves as an excellent annual refresher covering the full HSE syllabus plus head injuries, heart attack, asthma and much more. This course fulfils all the criteria for Appointed Person first aid training, however a practical course is required in order to be a full First Aider. This course is designed to give you the theoretical knowledge (and a lot more) needed to accompany the Emergency First Aid at Work 6 hour First Aid course adapted for sailing and watersports. This course does not seek to replace the practical element but allows you to undertake the online training at a time and place to suit you and then book onto practical course should you need to do so. The course consists of illustrated step by step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and test yourself sections fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and print your Certificate on completion. You will have continuous access to the course for 12 months. It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course, or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical advice. 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. The First Aid course material has been written by Emma Hammett, qualified nurse, first aid trainer and founder of First Aid for Life in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk Course Contents: Action in an emergency Unresponsive and breathing Recovery position Secondary survey Unconscious and not breathing Resuscitation Heart attack and angina Choking Drowning Asthma Anaphylactic shock Wounds and bleeding Shock Internal bleeding Fainting Bites and stings Burns Breaks, sprains and dislocations Head injuries Spinal injuries Fitting/seizures/convulsions Heat exhaustion Heat stroke Hypothermia

This Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diabetes, Epilepsy and Head Injuries - an annual refresher course, is suitable for all Health Professionals, teachers, parents and carers and anyone who has any of the above conditions; or is working with, or involved in the care of any child or young person who has any of these long term health conditions. It is a comprehensive course that explains; the physiology of the conditions, common triggers, signs and symptoms, how to recognise an acute episode, what to do, how to treat and how to administer medication. The course also provides helpful support to Schools and health professionals in writing Individual Healthcare Plans and supporting children with these medical conditions to play a full and active role in school life, remain healthy and achieve their academic potential. This course is designed to give you the knowledge to identify and help someone experiencing one of these complex medical conditions. This course does not seek to replace a practical course but allows you to learn these vital skills at a time and place to suit you. The course consists of illustrated step by step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and test yourself sections fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and print your Certificate on completion. You have continuous access to this course for 12 months. Ideally this course should be undertaken in conjunction with the separate course on Supporting pupils at school with medical conditions and giving medication in schools, nurseries and childcare settings. It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course, or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical advice. 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. The course material has been written by Emma Hammett, Qualified Nurse, First Aid Trainer and founder of First Aid for Life in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk Course Contents: Anaphylactic Shock, acute allergic reaction – causes, recognition and treatment How to use an Adrenaline Auto-injector Legislation concerning the administration of Adrenaline in a life threatening emergency Asthma physiology, recognition, treatment, preventer and reliever inhalers, common triggers and how to help in an asthma attack. Diabetes, physiology of diabetes, hypos and hyperglycaemia and how to support a child with Diabetes at school. Epilepsy, seizures and how to help someone experiencing a seizure. Links to helpful resources and template Individual Healthcare Plans Head injuries, what to look out for Traumatic brain injury Gradual return to Activity and Sport - GRAS

This comprehensive, interactive and certificated course, will clearly guide you as to what to do if you find someone unconscious. The course covers CPR, Heart Attack, Recovery Position, Choking, Anaphylaxis and exactly how to use a Defibrillator and much more. The course consists of illustrated step by step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and test yourself sections fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and print your Certificate on completion. The course is equivalent to 3 hours of verifiable CPD and you will have continuous access to the course for 12 months. It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course, or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical advice. 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. The course material has been written by Emma Hammett, Qualified Nurse, First Aid Trainer and founder of First Aid for Life in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk   Course contents: Unresponsive and Breathing Recovery Position How to put someone into the Recovery position How to put a baby into the recovery position Secondary Survey Unconscious and not breathing Resuscitation Resuscitation – Child Resuscitating a Baby Hygiene during CPR Compression only Resuscitation Breathing Problems Choking How to help a Choking adult How to help a choking child How to help a choking baby Anaphylactic Shock Introduction What is an allergic reaction? Who is at risk from anaphylaxis? Common triggers for reactions How to recognise an acute allergic reaction? Common symptoms include How to Treat Anaphylaxis How to use an Adrenaline Auto-injector Patient Positioning for anaphylaxis After an anaphylactic reaction Storage of auto injectors Legislation concerning the administration of Adrenaline in a life threatening emergency Final Lesson

This course is suitable for all Health Professionals, teachers, parents and carers and anyone who has suffered an allergic response; or is working with, or involved in the care of someone who has experienced a severe allergic reaction. It is a comprehensive course that explains; the physiology of an allergic reaction, common allergic triggers, signs and symptoms and how to recognise an acute allergic response, what to do, how to treat and how to administer medication. This course is designed to give you the theoretical knowledge to identify and help someone experiencing an allergic reaction. This course does not seek to replace a practical course but allows you to learn these vital skills at a time and place to suit you. The course consists of illustrated step by step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and test yourself sections fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and print your Certificate on completion. You will have continuous access to the course for 12 months. It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course, or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical advice. 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. The course material has been written by Emma Hammett, Qualified Nurse, First Aid Trainer and founder of First Aid for Life in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk Course Contents: Anaphylactic Shock, acute allergic reaction - causes, recognition and treatment Introduction What is an allergic reaction? Who is at risk from anaphylaxis? Common triggers for reactions How to recognise an acute allergic reaction? Common symptoms include How to Treat Anaphylaxis How to use an Adrenaline Auto-injector Health professionals and anaphylaxis administration Patient Positioning for anaphylaxis After an anaphylactic reaction Storage of auto injectors Legislation concerning the administration of Adrenaline in a life threatening emergency