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E-Learning courses are self study courses which students can join from anywhere in the world.

E-Learning courses are self study courses which students can join from anywhere in the world.

E-Learning courses are self study courses which students can join from anywhere in the world.

E-Learning courses are self study courses which students can join from anywhere in the world.

E-Learning courses are self study courses which students can join from anywhere in the world.

E-Learning courses are self study courses which students can join from anywhere in the world.

E-Learning courses are self study courses which students can join from anywhere in the world.

This qualification gives the participant the knowledge and skills to take on the role of a first aider in the work environment. Employers can book this course for their employees in the knowledge that they are fulfilling their legal statutory responsibilities for providing quality first aid training

This step-by-step guide is our most comprehensive First Aid course for dogs. The course covers prioritising injuries and managing an accident scene, CPR, recovery position, choking, bleeding, bandaging, poisoning, fitting, burns and scalds, broken bones, how to help if they have been hit by a car 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 this course for 12 months. This course conforms to the latest RECOVER guidelines for veterinary CPR. This is essential training for anyone working with pets and all pet owners. Our courses empower you with the skills and confidence to provide immediate help to your pet in a medical emergency - in those first vital minutes before you can get to a Vet. Prompt and appropriate First Aid reduces the pain and suffering experienced by your pet 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 illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical or veterinary 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 or animal, 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, first aid, animal and veterinary professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk +For more on First Aid for Pets, please visit our sister site: First Aid for Pets is an Award Winning Dog First Aid training provider empowering all pet lovers with the skills and confidence to help their pet – in those first vital minutes before you can get to a Vet Course contents: Action in an emergency Keep yourself safe Priorities of treatment Preparing for an emergency How to muzzle a dog Helpful information What to put in your first aid kit What the vet needs to know The primary survey – How to help in an emergency Danger Response Airway Breathing and circulation Unresponsive and breathing - recovery position and best way to transport them Unconscious and not breathing - dog CPR Choking and drowning Anaphylactic shock and acute allergic reaction Wounds and bleeding How to treat a bleeding wound Different types of bleeds Dressings Embedded objects Shock Symptoms of shock Treatment of shock Bite wounds Eye injuries Nose bleeds How to bandage a wounded limb Bites and stings Bee and wasp stings Tick and flea bites Snake bite Animal bites Burns Poisoning Breaks, sprains and dislocations Head injuries Spinal injuries Road traffic accidents – how to help! Fitting/seizures/convulsions Extremes of body temperature Heat exhaustion Heat stroke Hypothermia Useful advice Final lesson

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