First Aid Fundamentals

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First Aid Fundamentals

What is First Aid Fundamentals?

This First Aid Fundamentals Training course gives learners the confidence to act quickly and responsibly during medical emergencies. Covering everything from hazard checks and personal protection to CPR, AED use, and choking response, this online first aid course emphasizes safety, awareness, and practical decision-making. Through interactive activities, real-world examples, and step-by-step instruction, participants gain essential knowledge to provide effective first aid until professional help arrives.

Note: This is an awareness-level course. It does not include hands-on practice or skills evaluation. For official certification, learners should complete a certified program through a recognized provider.

Course Overview

When a medical emergency occurs, your first actions can make a critical difference. By the end of this first aid fundamentals course, learners will know how to act decisively in emergencies and provide safe, effective support.

This training prepares learners to:

  • Recognize medical emergencies and respond with confidence.
  • Protect themselves and others through safe practices and PPE.
  • Perform a primary assessment of airway, breathing, and circulation.
  • Use CPR and AEDs effectively.
  • Assist with choking incidents and life-threatening bleeding.
  • Provide care for seizures, allergic reactions, asthma, strokes, and shock.
  • Understand legal protections under Good Samaritan laws.

COURSE TOPICS

  • Preparation & Protection (hazards, PPE, infection control)
  • Primary Assessment (Airway, Breathing, Circulation)
  • Emergency Action Steps & EMS Calls
  • CPR & AED for Adults, Children, and Infants
  • Choking Response Techniques
  • Bleeding Control & Medical Conditions (allergic reactions, seizures, stroke, shock, etc.)
  • Post-Incident Support & Self-Care

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Approximately 90 minutes (self-paced).

PASS MARK

Learners must score at least 80% on the final exam to pass. Three attempts are provided.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

A certificate of completion is awarded upon successful completion of the final exam.

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Duration

Average Completion Time

Completion times vary depending on the number of times the information is viewed prior to finishing the course. The average completion time is 90 minutes.

Testing

Knowledge Assessment

Testing is conducted in this online course to reinforce the information presented. You are provided three opportunities to achieve a passing mark of 80% or greater.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate will be available to download and print. You can access your certificate through your online account.

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