First Aid Certification Online Training Classes

Our online training program in Basic First Aid is based on the same guidelines and recommendations used by the American Red Cross and American Heart Association for course development. It covers lifesaving skills and medical techniques for providing initial care for various injuries and illnesses. Below, we have provided a brief description of what you should expect to be covered in each topic.

By the end of this course, you will derive a comprehensive understanding of managing different emergencies and the precautions to take to protect yourself while at them.

1. Good Samaritan Laws and Chain of Survival - In this topic, you will learn the Good Samaritan Laws meant to offer legal protection to bystanders who volunteer to help someone in need of emergency medical care, and unfortunately, something goes wrong. You will also learn the steps that make up the Chain of Survival, which is the recommended way to intervene if someone suffers cardiac arrest. Following these steps has been proven to increase the victim's chances of survival.
2. Universal Precautions - Your protection is paramount when providing medical care to emergency victims. This topic will cover the universal practices and ways to protect you and prevent the spread of diseases. It includes proper hand hygiene after touching potentially infectious materials and using PPEs such as gloves, face masks, and gowns, among others, to prevent exposure to contagious contaminants in body fluids like saliva and blood.
3. First Aid Situations and their Management - There are situations where someone suffers from minor or major illnesses or injuries. Such cases call for immediate help to save the person's life, ensure the situation does not worsen, and contribute to faster recovery. A good example is a choking incident. This topic will teach you how to step in and manage different first aid situations effectively. Learning this in advance will enable you to respond appropriately if such situations arise.
4. Emergency Action Steps and Management - Various medical emergencies require an action plan to manage the situation and preserve lives. This topic will look at different emergencies and actions in each case. Emergency management includes steps like preventing the incident from happening and being prepared to handle the situation. Some of the conditions we will explore are:
5. How to handle Bleeding Control - Here, you will learn what to do during a bleeding emergency to control it and the situations that demand you to call 911 for help. The first aim of bleeding control is to make the blood clot stop flowing. You can do this by putting direct pressure on the affected area and covering it with a cloth that holds the blood and helps the components stick together to promote clotting. Always call for help if the bleeding does not stop within 10 minutes.
6. Different types of shock - This course section will cover the different kinds of shock and how to respond during such emergencies. For example, anaphylactic shock, caused by allergic reactions, is Septic Shock brought about by infections.
7. Types of Burns - Here, you will learn about numerous burns, including electrical, radiation, chemical, and thermal burns.
8. Types of Poisoning - Poisoning is also classified based on what is causing it. This section will teach you about common poisoning and emergency responses. The main ones include Food poisoning, Alcohol poisoning, Carbon monoxide poisoning, Sun poisoning, Plant poisoning, and chemical poisoning. Most poisons enter the body through ingestion and others through breathing, the skin, injections, and snake bites.
9. Types of Muscle Injuries - Muscle injuries result in pain and impaired movement. You will learn about types of muscle injuries and sprains caused by fast and intense muscle contraction. Strains happen when a muscle is stretched beyond its capacity, and Contusions happen when a huge impact lands on a muscle compressing or tearing it up. In addition, muscle injuries can occur due to accidents like falling or activities like athletics.
10. Types of Broken Bones/Fractures - This lesson will cover how fractures happen, including complete and partial ones. It will include types like a Stress fracture, Oblique fracture, Transverse fracture, Comminuted fracture, Greenstick fracture, Pathologic fracture, Stable fracture, Open fracture, Spiral fracture, Avulsion fracture, Compression fracture, and Impacted fracture. You will also learn the treatment procedures for fractures.
11. Sudden Illness - Sudden illness often happens when someone's health deteriorates when you least expect it. Such situations call for emergency medical attention to save a life and restore the person's good health. Examples of cases of sudden illness are heart attack, seizures, coma, stroke, and fainting. These illnesses are due to underlying health conditions and often present some early warning signs. You will learn how to respond in case of a sudden illness in this course.
12. Stroke - A stroke is a medical emergency that requires a prompt response to preserve life and prevent the rising of other complications like brain damage or disability. It has two leading causes: a blocked artery leading to an ischemic stroke or bursting of a blood vessel: and hemorrhagic stroke. In addition, stroke presents warning signs like vision problems, challenges with speaking, and loss of body coordination. This course will teach you more about this and the importance of acting immediately.
13. Seizure - Seizures happen when there is an abrupt electrical disturbance in the brain. It affects someone's consciousness, movements, behavior, or feelings. People with seizures present in many ways with varying symptoms. It usually lasts for 30 seconds to 2 minutes. If a seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes, it becomes an emergency medical situation. You will learn more about how seizures are classified and when to see a doctor.
14. Heart-Related Illness - Heart illnesses affect the heart's ability to work usually. Numerous heart complications are collectively referred to as heart-related illnesses. Examples are coronary heart disease caused by narrowing the heart's blood vessels, a heart attack when the blood supply to one's heart gets blocked, and arrhythmia in abnormal heart rhythms. This course will cover more heart-related illnesses.
15. Frostbite - When skin is exposed to cold or windy conditions, it becomes susceptible to frostbite. It presents itself as an injury on the skin and the tissues beneath. It primarily affects the fingers, toes, cheeks, nose, and ears. Symptoms will range from the skin that feels cold, numbed, inflamed, or discolored and a tingling feeling. We will explore this more in the course.
16. Hypothermia - Like frostbite, hypothermia is another medical condition resulting from exposure to frigid temperatures. This topic will cover the symptoms of hypothermia, who is at high risk of being affected, and most importantly, what to do in such incidences. In essence, hypothermia refers to lower body temperatures due to someone's body losing more heat than is being produced. Hypothermia is a medical emergency that requires immediate medical attention.
17. Exam - After going through all the above topics, the last thing will be an exam. To test your CPR and First Aid knowledge, you will take a multiple-choice exam that you will have to score 70% to pass. Once you pass this exam, you will immediately download your temporary certificate of completion. In most cases, your physical card is mailed the same day.