CPR/AED & First Aid (Online Course)

Course Duration: 8–10 Hours (Self-Paced Online)

Delivery Mode: 100% Online (No Practical Sessions)

Course Level: Comprehensive (Single Course)

Assessment: Online Quizzes & Final Examination

Certificate: Certificate of Completion – CPR/AED & First Aid

Course Overview

The CPR/AED & First Aid course provides learners with the essential knowledge and decision-making skills needed to recognize and respond to common medical emergencies until professional medical help arrives. The course covers adult, child, and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED) awareness, choking emergencies, bleeding control, trauma management, burns, fractures, environmental emergencies, poisoning, and other life-threatening conditions.

This course is intended for awareness and theoretical learning only and does not include hands-on practical training or skills assessment.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of first aid and emergency response.
• Recognize life-threatening emergencies.
• Understand the Chain of Survival.
• Identify signs of cardiac arrest.
• Explain CPR procedures for adults, children, and infants.
• Understand AED operation and safety precautions.
• Identify and manage choking emergencies.
• Provide basic first aid for injuries and illnesses.
• Recognize stroke and heart attack symptoms.
• Respond safely to environmental emergencies.
• Understand infection prevention during first aid.
• Activate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) appropriately.

Course Modules

Module 1 – Introduction to First Aid

• Definition of First Aid
• Objectives of First Aid
• Responsibilities of a First Aider
• Good Samaritan Principles
• Personal Safety
• Scene Safety Assessment
• Emergency Action Plan
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Module 2 – Human Body Basics

• Basic Human Anatomy
• Cardiovascular System
• Respiratory System
• Nervous System
• Circulatory System
• Importance of Oxygen Delivery
• Vital Body Functions

Module 3 – Emergency Scene Assessment

• Scene Size-Up
• Hazard Recognition
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Primary Survey
• Secondary Survey
• Patient Assessment
• Consent and Communication

Module 4 – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Adult CPR

• Cardiac Arrest Recognition
• Assessing Responsiveness
• Checking Breathing
• Chest Compressions
• Compression Depth
• Compression Rate
• Rescue Breaths
• Compression-to-Ventilation Ratio

Child CPR

• Assessment
• Compression Technique
• Rescue Breathing
• Compression Ratio

Infant CPR

• Infant Assessment
• Chest Compression Technique
• Rescue Breaths
• Infant CPR Sequence

Hands-Only CPR

• When Appropriate
• Advantages
• Limitations

Module 5 – Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

• Introduction to AED
• How AED Works
• AED Safety Rules
• AED Components
• Electrode Pad Placement
• Adult vs Pediatric Pads
• Voice Prompts
• CPR Integration
• AED Maintenance
• Common AED Errors

Module 6 – Choking Emergencies

Adult Choking

• Signs
• Mild vs Severe Airway Obstruction
• Abdominal Thrusts
• Chest Thrusts
• When CPR is Required

Child Choking

• Recognition
• Management
• Airway Clearance

Infant Choking

• Back Blows
• Chest Thrusts
• Airway Management

Module 7 – Medical Emergencies

• Heart Attack
• Stroke
• Seizures
• Diabetes Emergencies
• Asthma Attack
• Allergic Reactions
• Anaphylaxis Awareness
• Shock
• Fainting
• Heat Exhaustion
• Heat Stroke
• Hypothermia
• Dehydration

Module 8 – Trauma and Injury Management

• Bleeding Control
• Types of Bleeding
• Direct Pressure
• Pressure Bandages
• Tourniquet Awareness
• Wound Care
• Soft Tissue Injuries
• Fractures
• Dislocations
• Sprains
• Strains
• Head Injuries
• Spinal Injury Awareness

Module 9 – Burns and Environmental Emergencies

• Thermal Burns
• Chemical Burns
• Electrical Burns
• Radiation Burns Awareness
• Burn Classification
• Burn First Aid
• Lightning Injuries
• Cold Injuries
• Heat Emergencies

Module 10 – Poisoning and Toxic Exposure

• Types of Poisoning
• Household Chemicals
• Food Poisoning
• Medication Overdose Awareness
• Gas Exposure
• Poison Prevention
• Emergency Response

Module 11 – Infection Prevention and Safety

• Infection Control
• Hand Hygiene
• Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness
• PPE Selection
• Safe Disposal of Contaminated Materials
• Universal Precautions

Module 12 – Psychological First Aid

• Supporting Casualties
• Communication During Emergencies
• Managing Panic
• Emotional Support
• Stress After Emergencies
• Caring for Children During Emergencies

Module 13 – Special Emergency Situations

• Pregnancy Emergencies
• Elderly Patients
• Children
• Persons with Disabilities
• Multiple Casualty Incidents
• Workplace Emergencies
• Home Emergencies
• Public Place Emergencies

Module 14 – Legal and Ethical Considerations

• Duty of Care
• Consent
• Confidentiality
• Documentation
• Incident Reporting
• Ethical Responsibilities

Module 15 – Emergency Preparedness

• Emergency Planning
• Home First Aid Kit
• Workplace First Aid Kit
• Family Emergency Plans
• Disaster Preparedness
• Community Response Awareness

Course Activities

• Interactive Online Lessons
• Emergency Response Videos
• CPR Demonstration Videos
• AED Demonstration Videos
• Case Studies
• Scenario-Based Learning
• Knowledge Checks
• Interactive Quizzes

Final Assessment

• Multiple Choice Examination
• Scenario-Based Questions
• Online Final Assessment

Passing Score: 80%

Certificate

Participants who successfully complete the course and pass the online assessment will receive a:

Certificate of Completion – CPR/AED & First Aid (Online)

Target Audience

• Healthcare professionals
• Nurses and medical assistants
• Dental professionals
• Teachers and school staff
• Childcare providers
• Workplace safety personnel
• Security officers
• Construction workers
• Fitness trainers and coaches
• Caregivers
• Drivers and transport personnel
• Industrial workers
• Hospitality staff
• Students
• Members of the general public

Note: This is a theory-based online awareness course. It does not include instructor-led practical CPR/AED skills evaluation or certification required by organizations that mandate hands-on competency assessment.