Emergency First Aid at Work – Online Annual Refresher

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Emergency First Aid at Work – Online Annual Refresher

Emergency First Aid at Work – Online Annual Refresher

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17 Lessons

1 hour 55 mins

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Basics of Emergency First Aid at Work: Start your yearly review with the essentials of workplace emergency first aid. Learn to quickly assess situations and efficiently manage medical emergencies. This subject sets the groundwork for a successful annual refresher.

Typical Emergencies at Work: Explore common workplace emergencies and how to respond to them. This session provides you with the knowledge and skills to respond promptly, from minor injuries to more serious incidents. Stay prepared at work by using first aid techniques.

Update on CPR and AED Use: Learn basic information about AEDs (automated external defibrillators) and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). This lesson is crucial as it ensures you can perform life-saving actions in situations where every second counts.

Handling Wounds and Bleeding: Learn how to care for cuts and bleeding in emergency situations. This section includes a range of useful activities, from applying pressure to treating wounds. Use emergency first aid techniques to ensure you are prepared for any circumstance.

Testing and Certification: After reviewing key topics, test your workplace emergency first aid knowledge. Finally, complete the course and receive your first aid certification.

 

Lessons

  1. Brief Description of Emergency First Aid at Work - Online Annual Refresher

    Easy

    The "Emergency First Aid at Work - Online Annual Refresher" course is designed for individuals who have previously completed emergency first aid training.

  2. Module 1: What is First Aid?

    Easy

    6 mins

    First aid is crucial in cases of blood and gore, as it is often the first response to a severe injury. However, many skilled first aiders hesitate to provide assistance due to fear of bandage knots.

  3. Module 2: Barriers, ABCDs and The Recovery Position

    Easy

    11 mins

    This module covers basic first aid tools, including ABC Ds and recovery position barriers. Gloves and face shields are essential to protect from infection and blood, saliva, bile, and vomit.

  4. Module 3: CPR and AED

    Easy

    11 mins

    This subject covers CPR and defibrillators, which are essential first aid techniques used in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

  5. Module 4: Choking

    Easy

    6 mins

    Module four discusses choking, a condition where a foreign object in the throat causes muscle spasm and difficulty breathing, potentially leading to unconsciousness.

  6. Module 5: Bleeding

    Easy

    6 mins

    This module covers severe bleeding, which can cause shock, distress, loss of consciousness, and death if uncontrolled. Blood carries oxygen to human tissues and has three types: arterial, vein, and capillary.

  7. Module 6: Shock

    Easy

    6 mins

    This module discusses shock, a life-threatening disorder resulting from blood loss in vital organs like the heart and brain. It can be caused by improper blood flow regulation, organ bleeding, or blood pouring into a body cavity.

  8. Module 7: Spinal Injuries

    Easy

    6 mins

    Spinal injuries can affect various parts of the body, including the back, neck, bones, muscles, ligaments, and spinal cord. The spinal cord, which connects the brain to the neurological system, can be damaged when it breaks.

  9. Module 8: Breaks

    Easy

    6 mins

    This module discusses fractures, which are broken bones that can result from a hard blow or violent twist. Open fractures are visible and can cause internal bleeding and damage, while closed fractures cover the bone but may cause internal bleeding.

  10. Module 9: Head Injuries

    Easy

    12 mins

    Head injuries, such as motor vehicle accidents and falls, can cause serious damage to the skull, brain tissue, and blood vessels. Concussions, which can cause edema or internal bleeding, are usually not serious and usually go away quickly.

  11. Module 10: Sprains

    Easy

    6 mins

    This module discusses sprains, which are damage to soft tissues around joints, bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles. They occur when rapid and severe movements stretch or break these tissues, often at muscle-tendon junctions.

  12. Module 11: Incident Management

    Easy

    7 mins

    This module focuses on incident management and documentation in first aid situations. It emphasizes the importance of calming down, thinking, and appraising the issue, claiming first aid training, and determining the accident's cause.

  13. Module 12: Burns and Scalds

    Easy

    7 mins

    This module discusses burns and scolds, which are caused by dry objects and steam or hot liquids. Burns are caused by naked flames touching hot objects, while scolds come from hot liquids, spilled tea, coffee, heated fat, or kettle steam.

  14. Module 13: Electric Shock

    Easy

    6 mins

    Electric shock occurs when an electrical energy source passes through the body, causing damage that can be fatal or life-threatening. Burns may be hard to spot but can be deep and require hospitalization.

  15. Module 14: Eye Injuries

    Easy

    6 mins

    This module discusses eye injuries caused by chemical burns, foreign substances, lacerations, and initial chemical contact. These injuries can cause significant damage and can cause pain

  16. Module 15: Epilepsy, Anaphylaxis and Diabetes

    Easy

    7 mins

    This module covers diabetes, allergies, and epilepsy. Epilepsy is a recurring disorder causing seizures or epileptic fits, which can cause severe symptoms such as seizures, rigidity, difficulty breathing, and loss of consciousness.

  17. Module 16: Heart Attack and Stroke

    Easy

    6 mins

    This module discusses heart attacks and strokes, which are caused by abrupt heart muscle blood supply blockages. Heart attacks can cause chest pain, jaw, neck, and arms pain.

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