Basic First Aid for Medical Emergencies

Course description

When a serious injury occurs at the workplace, you must think and act quickly. Medical assistance may be only minutes away, but, sometimes, seconds count. What you do in those first few seconds and minutes can make the difference between life and death. Quick, calm, and correct action can make all the difference.
That’s why knowledge of basic first aid is so important. First aid is emergency care given to the sick or injured before medical personnel arrive. This session is an overview of first aid techniques and priorities.

Course Duration: 30 min

Learning objectives:

At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
  • Assess emergency situations
  • Determine when first aid is needed
  • Identify signs and symptoms of workplace medical emergencies
  • Apply appropriate first aid procedures for medical emergencies

Associated libraries

This course is included in the following libraries. Click on any library name to learn more.
All-Access: EH&S (English)
All-Access: Human Resources (English)
Construction Safety
HR Employment
Workplace Safety
Workplace Safety CA