Learning Outcomes

Management of Health and Safety for Domiciliary Carers

CSTF Infection and Basic Life Support

Medication Management, CSTF and Mental Health Care

Lesson Summary

In this module, you’ll be introduced to domiciliary care practice. You’ll learn some management techniques and how to report accidents. We'll educate you on blood-borne viruses and how to prevent their spread. We'll teach you about NEWS(National Early Warning Score), medication administration, the Caldicott principles, and effective communication.

Becoming a Domiciliary Care Support Worker - Course Assessment

This free online homecare training course explains how to safely support the infirm with their daily household tasks.

Becoming a Domiciliary Care Support Worker

‘Domiciliary care workers’ are trained carers who support the infirm at home by performing daily household tasks that maintain their quality of life. Do you find fulfilment in assisting people in need? Have you considered a career in homecare? We teach you how to provide quality services to those in need and provide today’s best homecare practices before examining the UK’s laws designed to protect the wellbeing and dignity of those in your care.

Emergency Medical Services

The Unconscious Casualty

Heart Attack and Choking

Bleeding and Shock

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.

Introduction to Lifeguarding and First Aid

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Injury Assessment and Management

Water-Related Emergencies

Medical Emergencies

In this module, you will learn about the roles and responsibilities of lifeguards and essential first-aid techniques in aquatic settings. You will also explore the overview of the Basic Life Support technique and how to perform CPR during cardiac emergencies. Then, you will study injury assessment and some water-related and medical emergencies.

Special Populations

Emergency Response and Communication

Scenario-based Training

Psychological First Aid

This module will focus on first-aid considerations for children, pregnant women and childbirth emergencies. You will also discover the importance of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel and documentation during critical moments. Furthermore, you will learn about scenario-based training and ways to deal with emotional distress in emergencies.

Diploma in First Aid and CPR Essentials for Lifeguards - Course Assessment

Study the fundamentals of lifeguarding, first aid and different emergency responses with this free online course.

Diploma in First Aid and CPR Essentials for Lifeguards

Becoming a lifeguard will require basic knowledge of first aid and other lifesaving skills due to the variety of environments you may be working in. This course is designed to teach you the foundations of lifeguarding, first aid and emergency response. You will learn about the basic life support (BLS) technique, types of emergencies and how to respond effectively. We will also discuss emergency medical services (EMS) and scenario-based training.

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