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First Aid Short Course

Learn life-saving first aid skills that could help you respond effectively in an emergency situation for family, friends, or strangers. First aid knowledge is one of the most valuable practical skills anyone can have, yet most people don't know what to do when seconds count. This course covers calling emergency services, CPR basics, the Heimlich maneuver for choking, treating burns, wound care and bandaging, recognizing stroke symptoms with FAST, and responding to allergic reactions.. Master first aid through bite-sized, swipeable learning tiles — designed for busy people who want to learn on the go.

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About This First Aid Course

This First Aid short course on SkillTiles breaks down everything you need to know into 10 structured milestones, each packed with bite-sized learning tiles you can swipe through in under 15 seconds each.

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your knowledge, this online first aid course uses AI-powered content to adapt to your learning pace. Each tile delivers a focused concept, example, or quiz — making it perfect for commutes, coffee breaks, or quick study sessions.

Covering 70 key topics across 10 milestones, this course takes you from foundations to practical application. Earn badges as you complete each milestone and track your progress on your learning dashboard.

Course Curriculum

1

First Aid Essentials

CPR, burns, and emergency response

calling emergency servicesCPR basicschoking response (Heimlich)treating burnswound care and bandagingrecognizing stroke (FAST)allergic reaction response
2

First Aid Basics

Essential emergency response skills

first aid principles (DRSABCD)calling emergency servicesscene safety assessmentfirst aid kit essentialsconsent and good Samaritan lawspersonal protective equipmentwhen NOT to intervene
3

CPR & AED

Life-saving cardiac response

adult CPR techniquechild CPR differencesinfant CPR techniqueAED operationrescue breathinghands-only CPRCPR certification options
4

Wound Care

Manage cuts, scrapes, and bleeding

controlling bleedingwound cleaningbandaging techniquesburn treatmentpuncture woundswhen stitches are neededinfection prevention
5

Bones & Joints

Handle fractures and sprains

recognizing fracturessplinting techniquessprain vs strainRICE methodsling applicationdislocations overviewback and neck injury caution
6

Medical Emergencies

Respond to sudden illness

recognizing stroke (FAST)heart attack signsdiabetic emergenciesseizure responseallergic reactions and anaphylaxisasthma emergenciesfainting and shock
7

Environmental Emergencies

Handle heat, cold, and nature

heat exhaustion vs heat strokehypothermia treatmentfrostbite caredrowning responsesnake and insect bitespoisoning (ingested and contact)lightning and storm safety
8

Pediatric First Aid

First aid for children

choking in childrenfebrile seizureschildhood allergic reactionschildhood falls and head injuriespoisoning in childrencroup and breathing difficultieschildproofing basics
9

Mental Health First Aid

Support emotional crises

recognizing mental health crisisde-escalation techniquessuicide risk awarenesspanic attack supporttrauma response basicsactive listening in crisisconnecting to professional help
10

Emergency Preparedness

Be ready for any situation

home first aid kit buildingcar emergency kitworkplace first aiddisaster preparednessfirst aid refresher scheduleadvanced first aid trainingcommunity response planning

What You'll Learn in This First Aid Course

calling emergency services
CPR basics
choking response (Heimlich)
treating burns
wound care and bandaging
recognizing stroke (FAST)
allergic reaction response
first aid principles (DRSABCD)
calling emergency services
scene safety assessment
first aid kit essentials
consent and good Samaritan laws
personal protective equipment
when NOT to intervene

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