Family First Aid (Online)

Self-paced online course for parents, carers and families — approx. 4 hours, CPD accredited

Course at a glance

Duration: Approx. 4 Hours (Online, self-paced)

CPD Points: 2 CPD Points

Assessment: Short quizzes and final multiple-choice assessment

Who should attend: Parents, guardians, babysitters, grandparents and carers who want practical first aid skills for the home.

Self-paced online learning with interactive videos, audio guidance and practical scenario checks.

Course Details

This 4-hour online Family First Aid course gives practical knowledge and confidence to respond to minor and serious incidents at home involving babies, children and adults. It uses short videos, audio explanations and interactive checks to build practical skills.

Who is this course for

Suitable for parents, guardians, grandparents, babysitters, carers and anyone who wants to feel confident dealing with first aid situations at home. No prior first aid experience required.

Assessment and Certification

The course includes self-checks and a short multiple-choice assessment at the end. Successful learners can download their certificate immediately and claim 2 CPD points.

What to Expect

  • Interactive video content and clear audio explanations
  • Practical scenario guidance and step-by-step demonstrations
  • Short quizzes after each section and a final assessment
  • Immediate certificate download on successful completion

Course Content

  • How to assess an emergency and steps to take
  • Using PPE and infection control
  • Helping a baby, child or adult who is unresponsive (breathing or not breathing)
  • Choking and hands-on choking response guidance
  • Seizures and febrile convulsions
  • Foreign objects in eyes, ears or nose
  • Bleeding and shock
  • Burns and scalds; fractures and head injuries
  • Eye injuries, heart attack, angina and stroke
  • Anaphylaxis, asthma attacks, bites, stings and poisoning
  • Meningitis and sepsis awareness
  • What to include in a home first aid kit

Practical information

  • What you need: Desktop, tablet or mobile and internet access; smartphone or tablet for QR test if required.
  • Support: Accessibility help and additional learner support available on request.
  • Certificate: Immediate download on successful completion; keep for records and childcare requirements.

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