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CPD Accredited, Interactive Short Course 1½ hr session Learn to deal with bleeding, from minor bleeds to catastrophic bleeds Become a life-saving hero if ever someone is seriously injured Course Contents: How to treat minor bleeding How to treat major bleeding Types of bleeding How to treat catastrophic bleeding Tourniquets Why to use a tourniquet How to use a tourniquet How to make an improvised tourniquet How to use a Tourni-Key Wound packing How to use Celox Z-Gauze How to improvise packing a wound How to treat gunshot wounds Practical elements: There is an option of learning how to deal with catastrophic bleeding in person, so you get to practice these skills (and play about with fake blood 😀). For that, see our Catastrophic Bleeding course module. Benefits of this Short Course: We all have regular injuries which cause us to bleed If not properly cared for, even a small cut can turn septic and kill or maim Serious car accidents, machinery accidents at work, weapon wounds, terrorist attacks and more can also lead to catastrophic bleeding Did you know that a person could bleed out in just five minutes..? You're got to act quick, decisive and correctly Please don't do what you see in the movies - you will kill the person even quicker...

This Catastrophic Bleeding (life changing bleeding) first aid course is an ideal refresher course for the general public, schools, construction workers, tree surgeons, young people, youth workers or anyone working in an area when severe bleeding could occur or wishing to empower themselves with the skills and knowledge to help someone who has been a victim of violent street crime. The course covers topics such as CPR and the Recovery position, the dangers of weapon carrying, first aid treatment for serious bleeding, catastrophic bleeding, use of manufactured and improvised tourniquets, packing a wound, treatment for acid attacks and use of bleed kits. 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. Course contents: Action in an emergency Unresponsive and Breathing Unconscious and not breathing Wounds and bleeding Dressings Embedded objects How much blood can you afford to lose? Shock How to treat a bleeding wound How to pack a wound How to use a tourniquet (including improvised tourniquets) Symptoms of Shock Treatment of Shock Internal Bleeding Amputated parts Eye injuries Types of Wounds Chest Wounds Flail chest Collapsed Lung or a sucking chest wound Burns First aid for a burn Assessing the severity of a burn Size, Cause, Age, Location, Depth Causes of burns Acid burns Treating a burn Dressing a burn Inhalation of fumes Useful advice Final Lesson and Quiz giving certificate valid for 3 years and 6 hours verifiable CPD

Imagine you witness a co-worker choking on their lunch. Knowing how to perform the Heimlich manoeuvre, as taught in our First Aid Training course, could mean the difference between life and death. Learning Outcomes: Understand the importance of first aid and its initial steps. Learn how to perform CPR and resuscitation techniques. Know how to assess secondary conditions like shock and use the recovery position. Identify and treat injuries such as fractures, head, and eye injuries. Know how to deal with choking, wounds, bleeding, and burns. Be aware of chronic and medical emergencies, such as hypothermia and poisoning. Our First Aid Training Course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of first aid and the necessary steps to take in different situations. Starting from the basic aim and initial steps of first aid, the course progresses towards providing hands-on knowledge of resuscitation techniques, secondary assessments, and recovery positions. Additionally, learners will gain expertise in identifying and treating fractures, head, and eye injuries, as well as choking, wounds, bleeding, and burns. The course also covers chronic conditions and medical emergencies such as hypothermia and poisoning. The theoretical nature of the course enables learners to acquire knowledge from the comfort of their own homes or offices. Upon completing the course, learners will be awarded a certificate of completion, proving their proficiency in first aid. Certification Upon completion of the course, learners can obtain a certificate as proof of their achievement. You can receive a £4.99 PDF Certificate sent via email, a £9.99 Printed Hardcopy Certificate for delivery in the UK, or a £19.99 Printed Hardcopy Certificate for international delivery. Each option depends on individual preferences and locations. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? This course is ideal for individuals who want to be prepared for emergency situations in any setting, including home, school, or work. It is also suitable for those who work in high-risk environments such as construction sites or industrial workplaces. Career path First Aid Trainer: £18,000 - £30,000 Emergency Medical Technician: £20,000 - £28,000 Ambulance Technician: £24,000 - £35,000 Paramedic: £24,000 - £40,000 Nurse: £24,000 - £40,000 Doctor: £30,000 - £100,000

This Zombie course is designed to give you the knowledge to look after yourself and others, should you find yourself injured in the midst of a Zombie Apocalypse. The course is written according to the latest Resuscitation Council Guidelines, but includes additional information for desperate measures such as being overtaken by Zombies – where there is no emergency help. The course covers key First Aid essentials for bleeding, burns, head and spinal injuries and also includes wound care following a Zombie bite, amputations, impalements, sucking chest wounds and much more. This course does not seek to replace a practical course but empowers you to learn these vital skills at a time and place to suit you. 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 content: Action in an emergency Keep yourself safe Priorities of Treatment What to put in your First Aid kit Information to give the Emergency Services The Primary Survey – How to help in an Emergency Danger Response Airway Breathing Unresponsive and Breathing Recovery Position How to put someone into the Recovery position Breathing Problems Choking How to help a choking adult How to help a choking child Panic Attacks and hyperventilation Wounds and Bleeding How to treat a bleeding wound Dressings Embedded objects and impalement Shock How much blood can you afford to lose? Symptoms of Shock Treatment of Shock Internal Bleeding Amputated parts Knocked out teeth Eye injuries Nose bleeds Types of Wounds Fainting Collapsed Lung or a sucking chest wound Bites Zombie bite Animal bites Burns Breaks, Sprains and Dislocations Head Injuries Head Injuries Suspected brain injury Compression and concussion Skull Fracture Spinal Injuries Final Lesson

We are delighted that this course has won the Bizzie Baby Silver Award 2016 with fantastic reviewers comments including "Excellent quality product! I have already used several aspects of this product in my own home and felt much more confident when applying these helpful skills. This is a small fee when it can help save a child's life. Easy and simple techniques that I'll remember forever!" This is our most comprehensive First Aid course for babies. It is designed for parents and grandparents and for anyone who would like to learn how to help with common medical emergencies in babies. The course includes what to do if your baby is unconscious; CPR and recovery position specific to babies; choking, drowning, head injuries, bleeding, burns, fitting, meningitis and so 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 have continuous access to this course for 12 months. This is essential training for anyone working with babies and all parents. Our courses empower you with the skills and confidence to provide immediate help to your baby in a medical emergency. Prompt and appropriate First Aid reduces the pain and suffering experienced by your baby and could save their life. 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 content: Action in an emergency Keep yourself safe Priorities of treatment Preparing for an emergency Helpful information What to put in your first aid kit Information to give the emergency services Role of the first aider The primary survey – how to help in an emergency Danger Response Airway Breathing Unresponsive and breathing Unconscious and not breathing Breathing problems Choking How to help a choking baby Drowning Step-by-step – how to help a drowning casualty Croup Anaphylactic shock Wounds and bleeding How to treat a bleeding wound Types of wounds Dressings Embedded objects How much blood can you afford to lose? Symptoms of shock Treatment of shock Amputated parts Internal bleeding Knocked out teeth Eye injuries Nose bleeds Objects in nose Objects in ears Burns Poisoning Head injuries Fitting/seizures/convulsions Medical conditions and childhood illnesses Septicaemia/sepsis Meningitis Useful advice Accident forms Final lesson

Covering adult and child first aid in schools. This course has been specifically developed for teachers and non-teaching professionals needing to learn how to help with a medical emergency in a school setting. This course is an excellent first aid training package for all school staff to gain invaluable knowledge. The course covers CPR, recovery position, choking, bleeding, head injuries, asthma, anaphylaxis, seizures, head and spinal injuries, diabetes, burns and much more. This course does not seek to replace a practical course but allows you to undertake online training and learn these vital skills at a time and place to suit you. 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 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 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 Breathing Unresponsive and breathing Unconscious and not breathing Resuscitation Heart attack and angina Breathing problems Anaphylactic shock Wounds and bleeding Dressings Treatment of shock Internal bleeding Fainting Burns (including sunburn and electrical burns) Breaks, sprains and dislocations Head injuries Spinal injuries Fitting/seizures/convulsions Extremes of body temperature Diabetes

First Aid In The Workplace Course Online This First Aid in the Workplace online training course will help you to recognise emergency medical situations. It will make you aware of the actions to take, or avoid, before a qualified First-Aider or professional medical help arrives on the scene. In 2020-21, 441,000 people sustained a non-fatal injury at work and 142 people were killed. Everyone should be provided with basic first aid knowledge as there is always a risk of injury or falling ill at work and it can be important that the casualty receives immediate assistance. Give yourself and your staff the confidence and ability to react quickly to an incident at work with this online First Aid in the Workplace course. If you are one of the qualified designated first aiders within your organisation, then this course would be perfect as a refresher. Then you can be sure your knowledge of First Aid is maintained and up to date. What are the learning outcomes for the First Aid course? At the end of the First Aid in the Workplace course you will be able to describe: What is meant by the term First Aid. The role of a first-aider. First Aid requirements, duties and responsibilities in the workplace. Lifesaving techniques - the recovery position, CPR and AEDs. The signs and danger of shock. How to deal with minor injuries. How to deal with severe bleeding and blood loss. Choking and how to deal with a choking emergency. Burns and how to deal with them. The purpose of the Primary Survey and what it entails. First-aid workplace requirements The first topic is about first aid requirements in the workplace. It outlines the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 and describes the minimum first aid provision at work. You will learn about what needs to be in a first aid box. The topic also covers RIDDOR and identifies when you need to report injuries and illness. The Recovery Position The second topic is about the recovery position. The topic defines the term 'unresponsive' and explains how to check a person's level of responsiveness. You will learn about the importance of the recovery position and how you place a casualty in this position. Resuscitation (CPR) The third topic is about CPR. You will learn how to give chest compressions and rescue breaths in the correct ratio. You will also learn when to stop CPR. Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) Topic 4 is about AEDs. You will learn about when and how to use AEDs. Shock Topic 5 is about shock. It outlines common causes and the signs of shock. You will also learn how to deal with anaphylaxis and what to do if you suspect a casualty is suffering from shock. Choking Topic 6 is about choking. The topic explains why you might not realise a casualty is choking. You will learn about the sequence of actions to take if you think someone is choking. The topic also covers when to summon the emergency services and what to do if the casualty becomes unresponsive. Minor injuries Topic 7 shows you how to deal with minor bleeding, nosebleeds and bruising. Burns and Scalds Topic 8 is about burns and scalds. The topic identifies the layers of the skin and identifies different types of burn. You will learn how to differentiate between superficial and serious burns. The topic covers first aid for burns, when the casualty should visit A&E, and how to deal with electrical and chemical burns. Severe bleeding and major blood loss Topic 9 is about severe bleeding. You will learn how to slow or stop bleeding until professional help arrives. The topic explains what to do if there is an object embedded in a wound and how to use a tourniquet. The topic also covers the action to take if there has been an amputation. The Primary Survey The final topic is about the Primary Survey. You will learn about when to do the Primary Survey and the sequence of steps that make up the survey. The topic also explains when to carry out a Secondary Survey.

The Essential First Aid for All Ages course is designed to give you an introduction to the first aid skills and knowledge needed to help an adult, baby or child in a medical emergency. The course covers bleeding, choking, burns, head injuries 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 2 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:Action in an emergency Keep yourself safe Priorities of treatment What to put in your first aid kit Information to give the emergency services The primary survey – how to help in an emergency Danger Response Airway Breathing Unresponsive and Breathing Recovery position How to put a baby into the recovery position Breathing Problems Choking How to help a choking adult How to help a choking child How to help a choking baby Wounds and bleeding How to treat a bleeding wound Dressings Embedded objects Treatment of shock Burns What to do with a burn Dressing a burn Breaks, Sprains and Dislocations How do you know if they have broken a bone? Treatment for soft tissue injuries or possible closed fractures When to call an ambulance Head Injuries What to look for and what to do Head injuries Recognising if the head injury is more serious Final Lesson, Test Yourself and Certificate

Equip yourself with lifesaving First Aid Training skills. This First Aid Course teaches emergency responses, treatments, and more to save lives.

The First Aid for Families course is designed to give you the theoretical knowledge needed to keep your family safe and learn how to help each other in a medical emergency. The course covers vital aspects of first aid for parents, teenagers, children, babies and people caring for elderly relatives. It covers topics such as the recovery position, choking, drowning, burns 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 First Aid for Families 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 Keep yourself safe Priorities of treatment Preparing for an emergency Helpful information What to put in your first aid kit Information to give the emergency services Role of the first aider The primary survey – how to help in an emergency Danger Response Airway Breathing 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 Resuscitating a 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 Drowning Step-by-step – how to help a drowning casualty Asthma What causes asthma How to help in an asthma attack Croup Anaphylactic shock Wounds and bleeding Wounds and bleeding How to treat a bleeding wound Dressings Embedded objects How much blood can you afford to lose? Shock Symptoms of shock Treatment of shock Internal bleeding Knocked out teeth Amputated parts Eye injuries Nose bleeds Objects in nose Objects in ears Types of wounds 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 Useful advice Final test-yourself section and certificate