Online CPD Basic First Aid Training

This online first aid course is designed for individuals or businesses who need to develop essential first aid skills or update their current knowledge. By the end of the training, you’ll understand how to respond when you’re the first person at the scene of an incident, how to evaluate the surroundings for potential hazards, and how to place someone in the recovery position and perform CPR.

Introduction to First Aid

This course is designed to give you the knowledge, awareness, and confidence needed to act quickly and effectively in situations where someone’s life may be at risk. By learning a set of straightforward yet essential techniques, you’ll be prepared to step in, offer vital assistance, and help stabilise a person during a medical emergency when time is absolutely critical.

A major legal principle within first aid is the idea of duty of care. This means that if you take on the role of a first aider, you are legally expected to provide a reasonable level of assistance to someone who is injured or unwell. Not meeting this obligation can potentially lead to legal implications.

Another crucial point is the need for consent. You must seek permission from the individual before giving any type of first aid, except in situations where they are unconscious or unable to communicate. Ignoring consent requirements may also result in legal difficulties.

The purpose of this course is to support you in learning new first aid techniques or revisiting and strengthening the skills you already have.

You will gain clear guidance on how to respond in an emergency, helping you feel confident in choosing the best course of action during an incident.

First aid genuinely saves lives, and understanding how to react in urgent situations can significantly improve outcomes. Although first aid is made up of simple, practical skills, its impact is powerful — and everyone should have the opportunity to learn it.