Online first aid course

The online first aid course gives you the essential training to respond correctly in emergency situations. With solid, practical knowledge, you will be able to step in quickly to preserve the life of an injured person, prevent physical and psychological complications and help them get to the right healthcare facility.

Throughout the course you will learn everything from the general principles of first aid and how to handle casualties correctly, to techniques for cardiovascular problems, wounds and bleeding, and specific first aid for all kinds of medical and environmental emergencies. Special emphasis is placed on applying techniques properly while always respecting your own limits, so as not to cause further harm.

This course is aimed at anyone interested in gaining basic skills to respond to accidents and emergencies, whether for personal use or to complement professional profiles in healthcare and social care.

As a 350-hour online course, it gives you the flexibility to fit your studies around your schedule, with no travel or geographical restrictions. The course costs 90 euros.

Gain essential first aid skills and be ready to step in confidently in critical situations that can make the difference between life and death.

Duration: 350 hours | Format: online | Price: 90 euros

On this online first aid course you will learn to respond appropriately in emergencies to preserve life and minimise the consequences of an accident. The specific objectives are:

• Take immediate emergency measures to maintain the casualty's vital functions.
• Perform basic life support techniques and handle casualties.
• Identify and respond to cardiovascular problems, wounds and bleeding.
• Apply the correct procedures for injuries and nervous system conditions.
• Recognise and treat injuries caused by environmental factors, poisons, bites or stings.
• Deal with foreign bodies and act in emergencies of all kinds.
• Recognise and respect your own limits to avoid causing further harm.
• Support the casualty's recovery and ensure their safe transfer to the nearest healthcare facility.

General principles of first aid

Learn the basic concepts, importance and fundamental principles of first aid for safe, effective intervention.

Equipment techniques

Learn to use first aid materials and devices correctly in different situations.

Handling casualties

Master the techniques for correctly assessing, positioning and moving injured people without worsening their injuries.

Basic life support

Study the essential procedures for maintaining breathing and circulation in people in cardiac arrest or critical situations.

Cardiovascular problems

Identify symptoms and respond to heart attacks, angina and other heart and circulation problems.

Wounds and bleeding

Learn techniques for cleaning and protecting wounds and controlling bleeding to prevent infection and complications.

Musculoskeletal injuries

Learn to treat fractures, sprains, dislocations and other musculoskeletal injuries with appropriate first aid.

Nervous system problems

Recognise and respond to seizures, fainting and other neurological disorders in emergencies.

Environmental factors

Treat injuries caused by cold, heat, burns and other adverse environmental factors.

Foreign bodies

Learn the manoeuvres for safely removing objects that block the airway or cause harm.

Poisons, bites and stings

Learn how to act in cases of poisoning, animal bites and stings that pose a health risk.

First aid in emergencies

Bring together everything you have learned to respond effectively to different types of medical emergencies and accidents.

The course prepares you to act as a first responder in emergencies and first aid situations in a range of workplace and social settings, particularly in roles linked to basic healthcare and the immediate care of people who are injured or at risk.

• First aid assistant in healthcare and social care centres.

• Emergency and civil protection staff.

• Instructor for sports or leisure activities.

• Worker in schools and social care services.

• Assistant in occupational health and safety services.

Sectors and companies:

• Care homes and social care centres.

• Sports organisations and schools.