FirstAidForFree

Basic First Aid (Fisrtaidforfree)

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Basic First Aid (Fisrtaidforfree)

A basic free online first aid course covering lifesaving skills and knowledge.

Topics covered include:

  • Incident management
  • Infection control
  • The recovery position
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
  • Major bleeding & shock

Knowledge is tested via a quiz at the end of each section.
Suggested Readings:
First Aid Manual

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