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Life Support and First Aid in Social Care
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Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
0.7 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certification of Completion - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Welcome to the "Basic Life Support and First Aid in Social Care" online course! This comprehensive course has been designed for individuals working in the field of social care, where quick and effective responses to emergencies can make a significant difference in the well-being of individuals under your care. Whether you're a caregiver, support worker, or involved in any aspect of social care, this course will equip you with essential knowledge and skills to provide immediate assistance during emergencies.

Certificates

Certification of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Curriculum

1
section
15
lectures
0h 43m
total

    • 1: 1.Introduction to Basic Life Support (BLS) and Fir 02:32
    • 2: 2.Recognizing and Responding to Emergencies 01:57
    • 3: 3.Airway, Breathing, and Circulation (ABC) Assessm 01:20
    • 4: 4.CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) 01:33
    • 5: 5.Choking and Heimlich Maneuver 02:12
    • 6: 1.1_Definition of Basic Life Support (BLS) and Fir 03:27
    • 7: 4.1_Demonstrate Hands-Only CPR 03:28
    • 8: 6.1_Identify Different Types of Bleeding 03:32
    • 9: 6_Bleeding Control and Wound Care 02:48
    • 10: 7_Burns and Heat-Related Illnesses 03:12
    • 11: 8_Cold-Related Illnesses 03:06
    • 12: 9_Poisoning and Overdose 03:07
    • 13: 11_Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) and Cardiac Chain o 03:26
    • 14: 12_Pediatric First Aid 03:29
    • 15: 13_Ethical Considerations and Documentation 03:14

Course media

Description

**Week 1: Introduction to Basic Life Support and First Aid**

- Overview of BLS and first aid in social care

- Legal and ethical considerations in providing first aid

- Personal protective equipment (PPE) and infection control

**Week 2: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)**

- Understanding the cardiac chain of survival

- Adult CPR techniques

- Child and infant CPR techniques

- Hands-on CPR practice

**Week 3: Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)**

- Introduction to AEDs

- Safe usage of AEDs

- Hands-on AED training

**Week 4: Choking Emergencies**

- Recognizing signs of choking

- Adult, child, and infant choking rescue techniques

- Practice scenarios

**Week 5: Wound Care and Infection Control**

- Types of wounds in social care settings

- Cleaning and dressing wounds

- Preventing infection transmission

**Week 6: Assessment and Stabilization**

- Primary and secondary assessment

- Stabilizing injuries and illnesses

- Hands-on assessment practice

**Week 7: Communication and Documentation**

- Effective communication during emergencies

- Importance of documentation

- Case studies and role-play scenarios

**Week 8: Final Assessments and Certification**

- Review of course materials

- Written assessment

- Practical skills assessment

- Course completion and certification

Who is this course for?

This Basic Life Support and First Aid Course can be taken by anyone who wants to understand more about the topic. With the aid of this course, you will be able to grasp the fundamental knowledge and ideas. Additionally, this Basic Life Support and First Aid Course is ideal for:

    • Anyone who wants to be prepared for a medical emergency
    • Nursing and Allied Health Care Students
    • Emergency Responders
    • Health Care Professionals
    • Medical Students

Requirements

Learners do not require any prior qualifications to enrol on this Basic Life Support and First Aid Course. You just need to have an interest in Basic Life Support and First Aid Course.

Career path

After completing this Basic Life Support and First Aid Course you will have a variety of careers to choose from. The following job sectors of Basic Life Support and First Aid Course are:

  • Nurse
  • School Nurse
  • Paramedic
  • General Practitioners (GP)
  • Healthcare Assistants

The average salary for a Paramedic can be £25,655- £39,027 per annum for anyone residing in the United Kingdom.

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

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An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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