Learning Outcomes

Emergency Medical Services

The Unconscious Casualty

Heart Attack and Choking

Bleeding and Shock

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will learn how to plan for an emergency and call Emergency Medical Service (EMS). You will discover how to respond to an unconscious casualty and perform CPR when a person is not breathing. The lessons will also teach you the steps for dealing with heart attacks, bleeding, shock and allergic reactions in cases of emergency.

Course Assessment - DIY Emergency Medical Services

Learn how to provide emergency medical care that could save a life in this free online first aid training course.

DIY Emergency Medical Services

Did you know that an ambulance can take over eight minutes to arrive but you can save a person’s life within three to four minutes? This first aid course demonstrates various medical procedures and tools used for emergency interventions. We explain how to carry out a scene survey, perform CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) to restore heart rhythm. This first aid training course covers both minor and major medical emergencies.

Introduction

Using an AED - Part 1

Using an AED - Part 2

This module will introduce you to different types of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). You'll learn how to purchase and install an AED in your workplace. We'll show you how to recognise a cardiac arrest and use an AED to improve the chances of survival. We'll teach you about the safety precautions and maintenance routine for AEDs.

Emergency Response: Using an AED - Assessment

Learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) to save lives during emergencies in this free online course.

Emergency Response: Using an AED

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are life-saving devices that automatically diagnose heart rhythm and deliver an electric shock if needed. This course introduces you to the different types of AEDs and explains how to use them properly. We discuss how to purchase the right AED for your organisation and show you how to maintain the device to make sure that it is always ready for use. Sign up to improve your emergency response skills.

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