This course has been discontinued
First aid is the basic medical knowledge that could help save a life. It is the emergency care or treatment given to an injured or ill person. The many accidents and illnesses that occur in daily life may call for immediate action, and you may be the only one capable of doing it. While first aid will never replace professional medical care, it sometimes can be enough for many minor injuries. For more serious injuries and illnesses, first aid is an important, often vital, first step in providing care. This course covers basic first aid techniques, including care for insect bites, injuries, burns, and poisonings.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
• Identify the steps to take before providing emergency care
• Describe basic first aid for injuries in the event of an emergency