About
You never know when you'll find yourself in an accident or emergency health situation. When your action or inaction can mean the difference between life or death, it's important to always be prepared. Learn the basics of first aid and CPR in this online training course.
In CPR and First Aid, you’ll learn practical tips and techniques used by the experts. In five modules, this course covers first aid basics such as treating wounds or someone in shock, as well as the science behind CPR and how to successfully perform it.
While this course will not provide you with a formal qualification to practice professionally, it is a great starting point. Get the tools and training you need to handle emergency situations today.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Introduction And History
- Introduction to First Aid
- History of First Aid
- How First Aid has evolved
- History of CPR
- Success Rates
Module 2: First Aid Basics
- Cleansing and bandaging wounds
- Creating a splint
- Tourniquet Basics
- Medical Shock
- Allergic Reactions and Anaphylactic Shock
Module 3: The Science Of CPR
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest & The Physiology of CPR
- When to do CPR: Situations of Need
- Making the decision
Module 4: Preparing For CPR
- Evaluate the situation
- Check for responsiveness
- Call for help
- Survey the area for helpful tools
- Stocking and Improvising a First Aid Kit
Module 5: Performing CPR
- Head tilt, chin lift
- Clearing the airway
- Giving compressions
- Rescue breathing
- Using an AED
Career
Who is this course for?
- Group leaders, employers, sports coaches, and teachers who need to handle accidents to prevent a medical situation from getting worse
- Parents who want to confidently help their children when they cut themselves or fall due to their playful nature
- Responsible adults who understand the importance of acting on life-saving injuries fast before the emergency services arrive
Career path
This first aid course is not a formal qualification to practice professionally. However, it could spark an interest in a healthcare career, such as studying further to be a first responder, registered nurse, or caregiver.
Certification
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) and the The International Association of Private Career Colleges (www.iapcc.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
Creator
IOA Original
This course is an exclusive offering from the International Open Academy (IOA). IOA Originals are thoughtfully crafted and developed either in-house by IOA or with complete ownership of production and distribution rights.
Our team of experts has worked diligently to create, write, and produce this course, ensuring it provides learners with a distinctive opportunity to access premium content on a wide range of diverse topics.
CPR & First Aid 
15867 Students. ICOES Accredited. IAPCC and CPD Certified.
15867 Students.
ICOES Accredited.
IAPCC and CPD Certified.
About
You never know when you'll find yourself in an accident or emergency health situation. When your action or inaction can mean the difference between life or death, it's important to always be prepared. Learn the basics of first aid and CPR in this online training course.
In CPR and First Aid, you’ll learn practical tips and techniques used by the experts. In five modules, this course covers first aid basics such as treating wounds or someone in shock, as well as the science behind CPR and how to successfully perform it.
While this course will not provide you with a formal qualification to practice professionally, it is a great starting point. Get the tools and training you need to handle emergency situations today.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Introduction And History
- Introduction to First Aid
- History of First Aid
- How First Aid has evolved
- History of CPR
- Success Rates
Module 2: First Aid Basics
- Cleansing and bandaging wounds
- Creating a splint
- Tourniquet Basics
- Medical Shock
- Allergic Reactions and Anaphylactic Shock
Module 3: The Science Of CPR
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest & The Physiology of CPR
- When to do CPR: Situations of Need
- Making the decision
Module 4: Preparing For CPR
- Evaluate the situation
- Check for responsiveness
- Call for help
- Survey the area for helpful tools
- Stocking and Improvising a First Aid Kit
Module 5: Performing CPR
- Head tilt, chin lift
- Clearing the airway
- Giving compressions
- Rescue breathing
- Using an AED
Career
Who is this course for?
- Group leaders, employers, sports coaches, and teachers who need to handle accidents to prevent a medical situation from getting worse
- Parents who want to confidently help their children when they cut themselves or fall due to their playful nature
- Responsible adults who understand the importance of acting on life-saving injuries fast before the emergency services arrive
Career path
This first aid course is not a formal qualification to practice professionally. However, it could spark an interest in a healthcare career, such as studying further to be a first responder, registered nurse, or caregiver.
Creator
IOA Original
Expertise:
Our team of experts has worked diligently to create, write, and produce this course, ensuring it provides learners with a distinctive opportunity to access premium content on a wide range of diverse topics.