First Aid

🩹 First Aid Training – Essential Skills for Everyone

Knowing the basics of first aid is a vital skill, whether you’re at work, home, or out in the community. It could mean the difference between life and death, so it’s never too late to learn.

This First Aid course covers both fundamental and more advanced first aid techniques. You’ll learn how to respond confidently in potentially life-threatening situations, as well as how to perform a thorough head-to-toe assessment on someone who has been injured.

📚 Course Overview

Designed for everyone, this course features expert audiovisual tutorials and easy-to-follow modules. It is ideal for individuals working in low-risk environments such as offices, restaurants, and shops.

Key topics include:

• Understanding and using first aid boxes
• The recovery position
• Administering CPR
• Treating secondary conditions such as asthma and allergic reactions

Through case studies and practical exercises, you will explore the role and responsibilities of a first aider, including detailed guidance on first aid kit contents. Our experienced instructor will guide you through best practices for managing both minor and major injuries. You’ll also learn how to adapt first aid techniques for children and babies.

🎓 What You Will Gain

By the end of this course, you will have strong practical and theoretical knowledge and be prepared to take control during any first aid emergency. Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate as proof of your skills and the confidence to implement proper safety measures in your workplace or community.

‘Course Features

CPD Accredited certification upon completion

Fully compliant with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018

Instant digital certificate with optional printed copy dispatched next working day

Developed by experienced, qualified professionals

Fully online, interactive course with clear audio voiceover

Flexible, self-paced learning accessible on laptops, tablets, and smartphones

24/7 dedicated learner support

 

👀 Course Overview

Our First Aid training is designed for a wide range of individuals, including—but not limited to—the following professions:

• Office professionals
• Self-employed individuals
• Casual and temporary workers
• Warehouse and factory employees
• Childminders and nursery staff
• Leisure and recreational facility employees
• Teachers and PE instructors
• Sports coaches and athletes
• Personal trainers and gym personnel
• Anyone interested in starting their first aid training journey

🎓 Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an instant digital certificate. You may also opt to receive a printed certificate delivered by post for a small additional fee.

Our certifications do not expire, though we recommend renewing your training every 12 months to keep your skills current.

🎯 Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a First Aider
• Explain the legal obligations of employers and employees regarding first aid equipment and facilities
• Perform primary and secondary surveys to assess a casualty’s condition
• Conduct a comprehensive full-body examination and monitor vital signs
• Correctly apply wound dressings, bandages, CPR aids, and other first aid kit components
• Perform CPR and place casualties in the recovery position
• Demonstrate first aid techniques for managing acute medical conditions
• Identify when to contact Emergency Services promptly

📝 Assessment

At the conclusion of the course, learners must complete an online assessment to demonstrate their understanding. Results are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know immediately whether you have passed.

If necessary, you may retake the assessment unlimited times at no extra cost until successful completion.

This assessment is included in the one-time course fee.

🎓 Accreditation

All Imperium Academy courses are fully accredited. Our First Aid course is certified by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring it meets the highest continuous professional development standards.

This course equips you with current, relevant skills and knowledge, enhancing your competence and effectiveness in your professional or personal role.

 

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Basic First-Aid Techniques

Module One introduces the basic principles of First Aid and the important responsibilities that a First-Aider must own. It covers the do’s and don’ts of first aid and how to apply the basic first first aid techniques in case of injuries and ailments.

Module 02: Incident Management at Work

In Module Two, we look at the way in which First Aid personnel should take charge during incidents and guide events. This naturally leads to the recommended actions to take during an emergency, where they will be influential in conducting safety during accidents involving fire, electricity, and water. This module also emphasises the need for self-safety as a First-Aider.

Module 03: Primary Survey

In Module Three, we look at the importance of a Primary Survey during an incident. It emphasises the importance of recording and understanding all the information that can be taken from the casualty and the incident. The module also instructs the way a Recovery Position can be applied to a patient.

Module 04: Secondary Survey

Module Four explains the purpose of a Secondary Survey and why it may not always be necessary. It covers the benefits of a more protracted examination and detailed investigation into an incident. We explain the procedural steps of the survey and just how much it can influence the treatment of the casualty.

Module 05: Paediatric First Aid for Common Illnesses, Injuries and Incidents

In Module Five, we run through the symptoms, causes and treatments of the most common ailments that can affect a child. This includes all-too-frequent occurrences like stings and burns, along with life-affecting conditions such as Diabetes and Anaphylaxis. The module also looks at rarer incidents such as Frostbite and Heatstroke, and exactly what you should do to relieve the child’s condition.

Module 06: First Aid for Acute Medical Conditions

Module Six examines the more complex medical conditions that can seriously affect the well-being of a child. You’ll learn the cause and effect of serious illnesses such as Sickle-Cell Anaemia and Meningitis, as well as understanding exactly what to do if a child suffers from symptoms. We also explain the existence of Febrile Convulsions, along with more recognizable conditions such as Asthma and food poisoning.

 Module 07: Loss of Responsiveness and CPR

In Module Seven, we look at the way CPR can be applied to two sets of distinctive age groups, that of adults and children . The module shows how to check for responsiveness and breathing difficulties in patients, and exactly what methods should be applied in each situation. We also examine the uses of an AED and what role it can play in the resuscitation of a child.

Module 08: Medical Emergency

In Module Eight, we will learn what constitutes a medical emergency, with guidance on what to do if a person is suffering from a heart attack, stroke, asthma attack and other life-threatening emergencies.

Module 09: Things to Keep in Mind

In this final module, we will learn about best practice procedures you need to keep in mind when providing first aid, such as removing clothing and headgear safely. It also includes essential information on permission and consent.