First Aid - Medical Emergencies - International

Injuries, both on and off the job, represent a significant health problem. The outcome of injuries depends on not only the severity of the injury, but also on the rendering of first aid care. Prompt, properly administered first aid care can mean the difference between life and death. This course will cover a variety of emergency scenarios and the appropriate first aid care. Ideal learners are all employees.

This online First Aid – Medical Emergencies – International course covers the following topics

• Scene and Victim Assessment
• First Aid Basics
• Sudden Illnesses
• Poisoning
• Stings and Bites
• Heat- and Cold-Related Illnesses

By the end of this course, you will be able to recall basic first aid techniques to treat:

• Sudden illness (such as fainting, seizures, diabetic emergencies, severe allergic reactions, heart attacks, asthma attacks and stroke)
• Poisoning
• Stings and bites
• Heat- and cold-related illnesses

Approximately 40 minutes

This course was created using standards that will allow playback on most internet capable devices with standard web browsing capabilities including Apple’s iTouch, iPad, and iPhone, as well as most other smart phones and tablets including those with Android and Windows operating systems.

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.

$133.95

This course will cover a variety of emergency scenarios and the appropriate first aid care. Ideal learners are all employees.