Every emergency begins with knowing how to stay calm and take the right action. In this module, you’ll learn the core principles of first aid, including your responsibilities as a first aider, personal safety and the basic steps to follow when responding to an injured or ill person. It provides the essential knowledge needed before moving on to more advanced topics.

Responding quickly starts with carrying out an effective primary survey. This module explains how to assess a casualty using recognised first aid principles to identify life-threatening conditions. You’ll learn how to check for danger, responsiveness, airway, breathing and circulation while ensuring the scene remains safe for everyone involved.

Once immediate dangers have been managed, a more detailed assessment is needed. In this module, you’ll discover how to perform a secondary survey by checking for injuries, gathering important medical information and monitoring the casualty’s condition. These skills help you provide more effective care while waiting for emergency services.

Knowing how to respond during cardiac emergencies can save lives. This module introduces the correct CPR response protocols for both adults and children, explaining when CPR should be performed and the steps involved. You’ll also learn how to recognise cardiac arrest and understand the importance of acting quickly in emergency situations.

Workplace emergencies require a calm and organised response to protect everyone involved. In this module, you’ll learn how to respond to accidents, report incidents correctly and follow workplace emergency procedures. It also covers effective communication and the responsibilities of a first aider during workplace emergencies.

Children require different first aid approaches due to their age and development. This module focuses on providing first aid for infants and children, including how to recognise common childhood illnesses and respond appropriately. You’ll gain the knowledge needed to support young casualties until professional medical help is available.

Medical emergencies can happen without warning, making prompt action essential. In this module, you’ll learn how to recognise common acute medical conditions such as asthma attacks, diabetic emergencies, allergic reactions and seizures. The lessons explain appropriate first aid responses while waiting for emergency medical services.

Building on earlier learning, this module explores CPR response procedures in greater detail for both adults and children. You’ll strengthen your understanding of emergency response techniques, helping you recognise different scenarios and respond with greater confidence during life-threatening situations.

The final module brings together the key lessons from the course and highlights important points every first aider should remember. You’ll review best practices, legal and ethical considerations, personal safety and ways to maintain confidence when responding to emergencies. This module reinforces the knowledge needed to apply first aid skills safely and effectively.

Module 11: CPR and AED Administration Training

Module 12: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)