Free first aid course
Where can I learn a free first aid course?
There are many videos online from which you can learn about first aid.
It is important to know that the field of first aid is a highly researched field and therefore there are changes in guidelines relatively frequently. It is important to make sure that the information you find online is correct and up-to-date and not outdated.
Paramedical has created many free first aid courses, understanding the high importance of providing first aid by passersby and people who accidentally encounter an emergency situation.
On the training portal , you can find a free first aid course at several levels of training, in order to provide as extensive and up-to-date knowledge as possible to anyone who requires it.
Is there a free first aid course certificate?
In a free first aid course conducted by a paramedic, you can receive a certificate at the end of the course, provided that you pass the final exam. It should be noted that the certificate is for completing an online course and not a face-to-face course. Those interested can come to concentrated days and do practice. Those who do practical practice receive a certificate for participating in a face-to-face course.
Does a free first aid course count towards a first aid course refresher?
Many positions require completing a basic first aid course of several hours followed by repeated refreshers (fitness instructors, coaches, lifeguards, kindergarten teachers, etc.).
A free first aid course is considered a refresher course and a basic course.
You must complete the course, watch the lessons, and complete the assignments. There is a test at the end of the course. Passing the test will provide a certificate that is considered a refresher certificate.
There are certain positions that require practical refresher training. In this situation, you must complete the course, complete the assignments, and pass a theoretical test, in addition to attending a day of intensive practical training.
Does a free first aid course count towards continuing education benefits?
As a general rule, a first aid course can be considered a continuing education benefit if it was not completed as part of an MDA course and in addition, the employee holds a position to which the first aid course is related. In such a situation, a committee will examine the relevance of the course to the position and if the course is approved, it will be recognized as a continuing education benefit.
What are the contents that are learned in a free first aid course?
The content taught in the free first aid course is the content required by the Ministry of Health to be included in a first aid course. The content varies depending on the type and length of the course:
CPR in adults, children and infants
Choking on a foreign body
Anatomy and physiology
The triangle of life
Respiratory emergencies
Cardiac emergencies
General emergencies
trauma
Stopping bleeding and dressings
The pre-hospital setting
And more.