Course information
Short Summary:
Learn the first aid basics, and how to help someone in an emergency.
Course short name:
Introduction to First Aid
Hide course from catalogue: No
Topic: Management Essentials, Safety and Security
Management Essentials: Staff welfare
Safety and Security: Health and safety
Programmatic Support:
Technical Sectors:
Humanitarian Essentials:
Language: English
Format: Online self-directed
Provider: Learning Pool
Region: Global
Compatibility: Offline, Tablet, Smartphone
Welcome to Introduction to First Aid
First aid is the provision of initial care for an illness or injury, usually performed by a non-expert person to a sick or injured person until definitive medical treatment can be accessed by a professional.
This course on first aid should provide you with the basic knowledge to help someone in an emergency.

Is this course for me?This course is suitable for professionals of any level. This module should provide you with the basic knowledge to help someone in an emergency.

How will I benefit from this course?On completion of this course you will know:
The key aims of first aidHow to reactWhat to do in an emergency situation

How long will it take? This course should take you around 50 minutes to complete.

How much does it cost? This course is free!

Will I get a certificate at the end? Yes - you will be able to download a certificate once you have have completed all of the modules within the course.
How do I start? Scroll to the top of the page and click on the Join course button. This will take you through to the course content. You don't need to complete the course in one go - you can always continue later from where you left off.