The course covered the basics well. Some sections were more engaging than others. It's a reasonable starting point, I suppose.
First Aid: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Adults
Learn the essential life-saving skills to confidently respond to cardiac arrest, choking, and other emergencies in adults.
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Course contents
6 modules · 29 lessons · 2h 59m
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Foundations of Rescue and Safety
Understand the role of the rescuer and ensure safety before intervening.
- Your Role in Survival
The importance of acting calmly and the psychology of the first responder.6 min - The Chain of Survival
The five fundamental links connecting the lay rescuer to the hospital.6 min - Environmental Assessment (S-S-S)
How to identify hazards to yourself, the scene, and the patient before approaching.7 min - Personal Protection
Use of gloves and barriers to prevent infection during rescue.5 min
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Victim Assessment and Alerting
Quickly identify the victim's condition and activate professional emergency services.
- Assessing Consciousness
The 'Shout and Shake' technique to determine if the victim is responsive.6 min - Breathing Assessment (Look, Listen, Feel)
How to look, listen, and feel for breathing for 10 seconds and recognize gasping.7 min - Activating Emergency Services (112/118)
When and how to call the emergency number promptly.6 min - Effective Communication with the Dispatcher
What information to provide to ensure a rapid ambulance arrival.6 min
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Master the technique of compressions and ventilations.
- Mechanics of CPR
Why compressing the chest keeps the brain alive.6 min - Compressions: Position and Depth
Where to place your hands and how deep to press (5-6 cm) to be effective.7 min - Compressions: Rate and Recoil
Maintain a rate of 100-120 bpm and allow for full chest recoil.7 min - Opening the Airway
The head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver to clear the airway.6 min - Rescue Breathing Technique
How to correctly perform mouth-to-mouth while observing chest rise.7 min - The 30:2 Cycle
Correctly alternating compressions and ventilations without prolonged interruptions.6 min
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The Defibrillator (AED)
Knowing how to use the AED safely and quickly.
- Introduction to the AED
What a defibrillator is and how it can reset the heart.6 min - Preparation and Pad Placement
Turn on the device and apply the electrodes to the bare chest.7 min - Analysis and Shock
Follow the voice prompts and ensure safety during the shock.6 min - Special Situations with the AED
What to do in the presence of water, pacemakers, or excessive chest hair.6 min - Integrating CPR and AED
How to minimize pauses in compressions while the AED is in operation.6 min
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Airway Obstruction (Choking)
Intervene correctly in case of foreign body airway obstruction.
- Recognizing Obstruction
Distinguish between partial obstruction (coughing) and total obstruction (universal choking sign).6 min - The Heimlich Maneuver
Perform abdominal thrusts on a conscious adult.7 min - Choking: Unconscious Victim
Transitioning to CPR when a choking victim loses consciousness.6 min - Special Cases: Pregnancy and Obesity
Adapting airway clearance maneuvers with chest thrusts.6 min - Post-Obstruction
What to do once the foreign body is expelled and why a medical check-up is necessary.5 min
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Post-Intervention Management and Coordination
Manage a victim who resumes breathing and organize the scene.
- When to Use the Recovery Position
Identify an unconscious victim who is breathing normally.6 min - Recovery Position Technique
Steps to roll the victim onto their side and keep the airway open.7 min - Coordinating Bystanders
Assign specific tasks to bystanders (calling for help, retrieving the AED).6 min - Post-Emergency Stress Management
Dealing with emotions after providing aid.5 min - Handover
What to report to professional rescuers upon their arrival.6 min
Virtual Simulation: The Link in the Chain of Survival
You will analyze a complex video/text scenario: a man collapses in a shopping mall. You must decide, in chronological order, every action to take, from scene safety to the arrival of 118.
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2h 59m of practical content
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