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First Aid – Medical Emergencies

This course imparts knowledge on effective responses to various medical emergencies such as respiratory distress, hypoglycemia, seizures, fainting, and stroke.

COURSE OVERVIEW

In this “First Aid – Medical Emergencies” course, learners will gain comprehensive knowledge on handling medical emergencies including those resulting from respiratory distress, hypoglycemia, seizures, fainting, and stroke.

After successful completion of this “First Aid – Medical Emergencies” course, learners should be well-equipped with:

Skills to identify symptoms and execute appropriate responses for cardiac arrest, asthma, and anaphylaxis emergencies.
Understanding of how to manage high or low blood sugar emergencies.
Knowledge of how to handle a seizure episode.
Insights on what to do when feeling faint and how to aid those who have fainted.
Ability to identify stroke symptoms using the “FAST” method.

COURSE TOPICS

Introduction
Respiratory Distress
Blood Sugar Emergencies
Seizures, Fainting and Stroke

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated time: 20 minutes

PASS MARK

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A score of 80% is required to obtain a certificate of completion. Participants have the opportunity to retake the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.

COURSE PREVIEW