What you'll learn

How to perform CPR (using the latest guidelines), for Adults, Child and Infants
How to use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) to make our CPRs even more effective.
First aid for a casualty who is unresponsive and breathing normally
How to save people from choking
How to treat bleeding wounds and shock
How to deal with different medical emergencies like a heart attack, stroke, and epilepsy
How to handle different kinds of injuries, from head injuries, burns, sprains and strains, fractures, and chest injuries
First Aid treatment to a casualty who has been poisoned or suffered anaphylaxis or an asthma attack
First Aid treatment for a casualty with an embedded objects in eyes, ears and nose
How to treat different illness from the effects of the heat and cold
First Aid Treatment for various different types of animal bites and stings

Course content

15 sections • 71 lectures • 4h 43m total length

Introduction3:53
This course is designed to give you the theoretical knowledge as to what to do if you find someone unconscious, ill or injured. This course is also an excellent First Aid Training package for people to gain invaluable knowledge at their own time and pace.
The course consists of handouts and videos and a short test yourself section fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and on completion you will be able to print your Certificate.
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 advice.
What is a first aider?6:47
In this video we will look at what your role is as a first aider and how to address the fears and concerns someone might have in the administration of first aid.

Planning for an emergency5:43
Always be prepared - make sure you have medical information on you or at the very least emergency contact details.

Have a look at the you tube video below on how to set up your medical ID on a iPhone as well as the PDF to help you and the relevant links for your phone.
Task - Medical ID0:14
Contents of a First Aid Kit8:40
First Aid kits come in all different shapes, sizes and colours. We will talk about the differences between your own personal first aid kit in comparison to a workplace first aid kit.

A First Aid Kit needs to be fit for your purpose.
Minimising the risk of infection7:01
Task - Hand washing0:05
Hand washing1:36
Learn how to wash your hands correctly , make sure you download the attached sheet and practice!
The importance of communication skills9:18
Task - practical0:22
Calling the EMS and how to help when they arrive8:24
Make sure you download the resources attached and also watch the external video on how to set up What 3 Words.

Learn how to call the EMS and what to tell them as well as how to prepare for their arrival.

Have a look at the attached resources to set up the text service for the EMS especially useful if you are hearing impaired (UK) and the silent 55 resource (useful if you can't speak).

Task - Practical0:27
The primary, secondary survey and recovery position7:21
When you are watching this video we will be encouraging you to practice on yourself or on another (or maybe a teddy or pillow).

Download the resources attached to help you and remember to start and stop the video as often as you like.

Practice the recovery position on both sides - and if you have a casualty, ask them to be floppy and act like a sack of potatoes (if you let go of their hand they should just flop it back to the floor again)!

Practice makes perfect!
An unconscious baby2:58
Test

What is Choking3:08
Task - practical0:33
Choking Adult5:37
Practical

With a family friend or family member practice the sequence for a adult / child and use the worksheet to help you.
Please DO NOT perform back slaps or abdominal thrusts on anyone alive because you can cause serious internal bleeding.
However practice the placements of the hands to you know how perform the back slaps and the abdominal thrusts.

Adult and Child
Give up to five back blows
Give up to five abdominal thrusts
Call EMS and repeat
Choking Child1:50
Choking Baby0:57
Test

Anaphylaxis5:21
Information:
A severe allergic reaction of the body’s immune system. It causes chemicals to be released in the blood which widen the blood vessels and cause air passages to narrow. If someone is struggling to breathe they need their medication to relax the airways. The medication they need is an auto injectorpen. There are currently three types the market - the Jext, Epi pen and the new one on the market, the emerade pen. The Jext and Epi pen work the same way. The emerade is less confusing as it only has one end, the cap covers the needle.

Signs and Symptoms
Breathing becomes difficult
Blotchy patches on the skin
Swelling around the face
Feeling of terror
Treatment
999 instantly
Ask if they have an epi pen
Help the casualty sit in a comfortable position
Monitor vital signs until more qualified help arrives.

TASK: Watch the video and download the leaflets on how to use each pen
Task - Download resources0:50
Asthma6:06
TASK:
In order to feel what a asthma suffer feels like when they are having an attack, place a straw in your mouth and breathe in through your nose for 5 seconds and out through the straw for 2 seconds, repeat. How do you feel? You will probably feel some of the symptoms of a asthma sufferer. PLEASE STOP, DONT MAKE YOURSELF FEEL ILL.

INFORMATION:

The muscles of the air passages contract and go into spasm as a result making it difficult to breathe out.

Signs and Symptoms:
Difficulty in breathing
Wheezing
Difficulty in speaking
Coughing
Distress/anxiety
Blue tinge to lips

Treatment
Allow them to take their inhaler (the reliever - normally with blue caps)
Keep the chest open - shoulders back and down
Blow out for longer than in
Help the casualty use their inhaler and encourage the use of their spacer.
Things you should never do when someone is having an asthma attack:
Never leave them alone
Never take them to colder air
Task - practical0:38
Test

Types of bleeding2:48
We will have a look at different types of bleeding.
Treatment of bleeding4:40
I will be encouraging you to take part in this exercise, so please ensure you have a bandage available or a substitute bandage such as a scarf.
Task - Practical0:11
Embedded objects and when to seek help with a bleed2:37
Foreign objects in ears, nose and eyes7:30
Nose Bleeds2:43
Amputations1:12
Small cuts, blisters, splinters3:25
Shock and Fainting4:17
In this video we will talk about Shock and Fainting
Test

Requirements

This course is suitable for anyone who would like an increased knowledge in first aid.
You do not need any previous experience of first aid

Description

The Ultimate First Aid Training Course

This is a complete First Aid course designed to give you the knowledge of First Aid skills to support during first aid emergencies when someone is ill or injured. This course will cover First Aid Treatment for Adults, Children and Babies/Infants as well as a bonus section for your pet!

First aid is probably one of the most essential life skills that everyone should have. The knowledge of first aid can literally be the difference between life and death when a medical emergency occurs.

The course consists of videos that encourage you to practice the skills you are learning. There are numerous handouts you can download and keep for future reference as well as short tests to check your learning after various sections. We will keep you entertained and engaged throughout and will always be on hand to help answer any questions you have - just email info@emtfirstaid.com or use the Q&A section. The course is fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and on completion you will be able to print your Certificate.

Course content includes:

Understanding the role and responsibilities of the First Aider
Assessing an emergency situation
First aid for a casualty who is unresponsive and breathing normally
First Aid for a casualty who is unresponsive and not breathing (use of AED)
Treatment for a casualty suffering from a seizure
First Aid for a choking casualty
First Aid treatment for external bleeding, including treatment of shock
First Aid treatment of burns
First Aid to a casualty with bites, stings and minor injuries such as splinters.
First Aid to a casualty with animals bites, weaver fish, hairy caterpillars, jellyfish, snake bites.
Be able to conduct a secondary survey for a conscious casualty
Be able to treat a casualty who is drowning.
Treatment of injuries to the bones, muscles and joints.
First Aid treatment for suspected head and spinal injuries and soft tissue injuries
Treatment for chest injuries
First Aid treatment for a casualty with an eye injury
First Aid treatment to a casualty who has been poisoned or suffered anaphylaxis
First Aid treatment to a casualty who is suffering from the heat or the cold
Knowledge of how to provide first aid to a casualty who is suspected of a major illness such as Heart Attack, Stroke, Asthma, sickle cell, Diabetes or Epilepsy
Learn how to perform CPR on a pet

This course has been updated with the most recent set of Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) guidelines released in 2025. . Please be aware that the information is correct at the time of filming February 2026 and relates only to UK Resuscitation and First Aid guidelines. If you are outside the UK please refer to your countries guidelines and governing board.

EMT First Aid provides this course for guidance and it is not in any way a substitute for medical advice. EMT First Aid is not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made, or actions taken based on this course. We strongly recommend that you attend a practical First Aid course to understand what to do in a medical emergency.

Who this course is for:

You !!
This course is suitable for anyone who would like an increased knowledge in first aid.
Anyone who is motivated to help others
People who want to be prepared to save a life
Workplace first aiders who want to refresher their knowledge
Any person in a work place that wants to learn first aid.

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Introduction2 lectures • 11min

Being prepared9 lectures • 41min

The Unconscious BREATHING Casualty3 lectures • 11min

The unconscious NOT breathing Casualty10 lectures • 36min

Heart attack and Seizures3 lectures • 14min

Choking5 lectures • 12min

Breathing Difficulties4 lectures • 13min

Bleeding9 lectures • 29min

Chest and Abdominal Injuries3 lectures • 12min

Injuries and medical emergencies from Animal bites and stings4 lectures • 27min

Requirements

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