Online Family First Aid Course
Duration: Approx. 4 hours | CPD Accredited | 2 CPD Points
This 4-hour online Family First Aid course is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to respond to both minor and serious First Aid situations involving babies, children, or adults. You'll also gain practical guidance on how to manage a wide range of common illnesses and conditions that can occur at home. The course is self-paced and can be completed entirely online. You can log in and out as often as you like, making it easy to fit around family life and other commitments.
In 2018, a study found that 8 in 10 adults in the UK said they lacked the confidence and knowledge to act if a baby were choking.
Who is the Online Family First Aid Course For?
This course is suitable for:
- Parents and guardians
- Grandparents
- Babysitters and carers
- Anyone wanting to feel more confident handling First Aid situations at home
No previous First Aid experience or qualification is required.
The course covers all the core skills and is ideal for individuals or families looking to build their knowledge and preparedness.
Assessment and Certification
The course uses a mix of interactive video content, audio explanations, and short quizzes to help you absorb key First Aid knowledge - for example, how to assist a baby who is choking or manage a suspected stroke in an adult.
You can complete the course on any PC, tablet, or mobile device at your own pace. There are self-checks after each section and a multiple-choice assessment at the end.
Upon successful completion, you will receive a downloadable certificate. This course is approved by the CPD Accreditation Group and awards 2 CPD points.
What's Covered in the Course?
- How to assess an emergency and what steps to take
- Using PPE and understanding infection control
- Helping a baby, child, or adult who is unresponsive (breathing or not breathing)
- Choking
- 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
- Anaphylactic shock and allergic reactions
- Asthma attacks
- Bites, stings, poisoning, fever
- Meningitis and sepsis
- What to include in a home First Aid kit
How Do I Book This Course?
To book your place on the Family First Aid course, simply complete the booking form on this page.
Please note - Once purchased, your course access details and instructions will be emailed within 24 hours.
Booking Form
Safe Haven Training Ltd
Founder Ian Bryan has had an extensive career lasting over 30 years, as an NHS Paramedic, both on the road and for the County Air Ambulance. With a passion for First Aid and Emergency care, Ian went on to build a family run business made up of individuals who are fully trained and experienced in Pre Hospital Emergency Care, First Response and current NHS staff.
