What should you do after an AED delivers a shock?

Immediately resume CPR, starting with chest compressions, and follow the AED's voice prompts until emergency help takes over.

What should you do if a choking child cannot breathe or starts turning blue?

Call emergency services, give five back blows followed by five abdominal thrusts, and continue until the blockage clears or the child becomes unresponsive.

What is the recovery position used for in first aid?

It helps keep an unconscious person who is breathing safely on their side, maintaining an open airway and reducing the risk of choking on vomit.

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Free online course Quick First Aid course at work

Duration of the online course: 39 minutes

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Respond with confidence at work emergencies. Take this free first aid course and learn CPR, choking response, recovery position and AED basics—fast.

In this free course, learn about

How to fit and use arm slings and elevation slings, and when each is appropriate
Adult CPR steps: assess, call for help, chest compressions, rescue breaths, continue until help arrives
Correct hand placement and technique for effective CPR chest compressions
Recovery position: purpose, steps, and how to place an unconscious adult or child safely
What to include in a first aid kit, including essentials for a low-hazard workplace
Choking response for adults/children: encourage coughing, back blows, abdominal thrusts, call emergency help
Infant choking response: back blows and chest thrusts, and what to do if the obstruction doesn’t clear
Child/baby CPR differences and paediatric basic life support refresher principles
What anaphylaxis is, why it’s life-threatening, and key emergency first aid actions
What fractures are and how to manage suspected open fractures safely
Primary Survey (DRABC/ABCDE): danger, response, airway, breathing, circulation and priorities
Poisoning signs and what to do if someone has swallowed a poison (seek urgent advice, don’t induce vomiting)
How AEDs work and how to use an AED on adults and children, including what to do after a shock
Spinal injury first aid: recognition and immobilisation precautions while awaiting emergency services

About the free online course

Emergencies at work are rare, but when they happen, the first few minutes matter. This free online first aid course is designed to help you act calmly, quickly, and correctly when someone is injured or becomes seriously unwell in the workplace. You will build practical decision-making skills for real-life situations, so you can support colleagues, customers, or visitors while professional help is on the way.

Through clear demonstrations and short knowledge checks, you will learn how to assess a scene safely and carry out a structured first response. The course strengthens your ability to spot life-threatening problems early, understand what to do first, and avoid common mistakes that can delay care. It focuses on actions you can take immediately, whether the incident involves unconsciousness, breathing problems, suspected fractures, severe allergic reactions, or exposure to harmful substances.

You will also gain confidence with key lifesaving interventions, including effective CPR and using an AED. Guidance is included for adult and paediatric situations, helping you adapt your response for children and infants when choking occurs or when urgent resuscitation is needed. In addition, you will practice supportive techniques such as positioning someone safely in the recovery position, managing suspected spinal injuries with caution, and applying a sling appropriately to support an injured arm.

Alongside emergency response skills, you will learn how good preparation reduces risk, including what a first aid kit should contain in a typical workplace. By the end, you will have a strong foundation in first aid principles relevant to everyday work environments, improving both personal confidence and overall workplace safety awareness. Learn at your own pace, refresh your knowledge whenever needed, and be ready to step in when it counts.

Course content

Video class: How to put on a sling | Arm Sling 02m
Exercise: What is the purpose of an elevation sling?
Video class: How to perform CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) | First Aid | iHASCO 01m
Exercise: What is the correct hand position for administering CPR chest compressions?
Video class: Recovery Position Steps | Recovery Position | iHASCO 02m
Exercise: What is the main purpose of positioning an unconscious person in the recovery position?
Video class: What should be in a first aid kit? | First Aid Kit | iHASCO 01m
Exercise: What is a recommended item to include in a low hazard workplace first aid kit?

Video class: Abdominal Thrusts for Children | Basic Life Support | iHASCO 00m
Exercise: What is the primary technique to aid a choking child according to the instructions?
Video class: What is anaphylaxis? | Anaphylactic shock | First Aid | iHASCO 02m
Exercise: What is the most severe type of allergic reaction?

Video class: Giving CPR to a child or baby | Paediatric First Aid Refresher | iHASCO 04m
Video class: How to help someone choking | First Aid | iHASCO 02m
Exercise: What should you do if someone is choking and can't breathe?
Video class: Back Blows for Children | Basic Life Support | iHASCO 00m
Exercise: What is the first step when a conscious child is struggling to breathe?
Video class: How to put a child in the recovery position | Paediatric First Aid Refresher | iHASCO 01m
Exercise: What is the first step in placing a child in the recovery position?
Video class: How to help a choking baby | Paediatric First Aid Refresher | iHASCO 01m
Exercise: What should be done if a baby is choking and back blows do not work?
Video class: Back Blows for Infants | Basic Life Support Training | iHASCO 00m
Exercise: What should you do if an infant is struggling to breathe and cannot cough?

Video class: What is a fracture? | Fractures | First Aid | iHASCO 01m
Exercise: What is the correct procedure for handling a suspected open fracture?
Video class: How to do the Primary Survey | First Aid | iHASCO 00m
Exercise: What is the primary survey approach in a first-aid situation?
Video class: Symptoms of a poisoning | Poisoning | First Aid | iHASCO 01m
Exercise: What should you do if someone has swallowed a poison?

Video class: How to use an AED on a child | Paediatric First Aid Refresher | iHASCO 02m
Exercise: What is the primary function of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?
Video class: How to use an AED | First Aid step-by-step | iHASCO 02m
Exercise: What should you do after an AED delivers a shock to a casualty?
Video class: How to help a child who is choking | Paediatric First Aid Refresher | iHASCO 02m
Exercise: What should you do if a choking child starts turning blue?
Video class: Paediatric First Aid Refresher Training | First Aid Courses | iHASCO 00m
Exercise: What is the primary focus of the described course?

Video class: What to do with a spinal injury | Spinal Injury | First Aid | iHASCO 02m
Exercise: What should you do if you suspect someone has a spinal injury?
Video class: First Aid Training in current circumstances | iHASCO 02m
Exercise: What distinguishes the 'First Aid at Work Refresher' (FAW) course from the 'Emergency First Aid at Work Refresher' (EFAW) course?
Video class: Signs of a stroke | Stroke Symptoms | iHASCO 01m
Exercise: What is the primary action to take if you suspect someone is having a stroke?

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