Course Summary
This course teaches the basic skills and knowledge needed to provide first aid treatment during emergencies, accidents, and life-threatening situations.Key Learning Points
- Learn the ABCs of first aid which are airway, breathing, and circulation.
- Get to know the different types of injuries and the appropriate first aid response for each.
- Discover how to handle medical emergencies and how to use first aid equipment.
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- USA: $35,000 - $58,000
- India: INR 1,50,000 - INR 4,00,000
- Spain: €18,000 - €30,000
- Nurse
- USA: $52,000 - $106,000
- India: INR 2,35,000 - INR 9,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €40,000
- Firefighter
- USA: $33,000 - $71,000
- India: INR 1,80,000 - INR 7,50,000
- Spain: €16,000 - €25,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop the ability to recognize and respond to various medical emergencies.
- Learn the appropriate first aid response for different types of injuries.
- Understand how to use first aid equipment and provide emergency care during life-threatening situations.
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior experience or knowledge is required to take this course.
- An open mind and willingness to learn are essential.
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online self-paced
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assessments
Similar Courses
- Emergency Medicine: Treating Acute Conditions
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Dr. Oz
- Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Related Books
Description
This course introduces the basic actions that should be performed by eyewitnesses right at an emergency scene.
Outline
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Introduction
- First aid for absence of breathing and consciousness
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation with AED
- CPR in children. Stable lateral position
- Module test
- First aid for airway obstruction and drowning
- First aid for airway obstruction
- First aid for airway obstruction in children
- First aid for drowning
- Module test
- First aid for bleeding, wounds, and trauma
- First aid for bleeding
- First aid for wounds
- First aid for trauma
- Transportation
- Module test
- First aid for physical factors affection
- First aid for burns
- First aid for electrical shock
- First aid for heat and sunstroke
- First aid for frostbites
- Module test
- First aid for other emergencies
- First aid for stroke
- First aid for heart attack
- First aid for fainting
- First aid for epileptic seizure
- Module test
- Сonclusion
- Conclusion
- Final test
Summary of User Reviews
Learn first aid with Coursera, a highly-rated online course. Students loved the practical approach of the course and the engaging instructors.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
practical approachPros from User Reviews
- Engaging instructors who make the content interesting and easy to understand
- Practical approach to learning first aid that prepares you for real-life situations
- Flexible scheduling allows you to learn at your own pace
- Interactive and collaborative learning environment
- High-quality course materials and resources
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic and not challenging enough
- Limited opportunities for hands-on practice
- Course content may not be relevant or applicable in all geographic areas
- Lack of personalized feedback from instructors
- The course may not be suitable for those who prefer traditional classroom learning
Elena V. Kiyasova
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This course introduces the basic actions that should be performed by eyewitnesses right at an emergency scene. The course consists of 5 blocks:...
