Geriatric Care Assistant: First Aid Course
Gain confidence managing emergencies in older adults with this essential first aid course for geriatric care assistants. Master responses to falls and choking incidents, vital signs monitoring, scene safety, clear communication with patients, families, and teams, precise documentation, and collaborative care practices—key competencies for healthcare professionals working with the elderly.
4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips geriatric care assistants with practical skills to handle falls, choking, and emergencies in older adults. Participants learn rapid assessment techniques, safe patient positioning, spinal and hip injury precautions, modified choking relief methods, scene safety protocols, and effective communication strategies. It also covers thorough documentation, teamwork principles, legal considerations, and post-incident follow-up through targeted, high-quality training focused on real-world application.
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Develop skills
- Geriatric fall response: conduct AIRS assessments, secure immobilisation, and provide clear reports.
- Elderly choking first aid: apply adapted abdominal thrusts, back blows, and CPR confidently.
- Vital signs and neuro checks: identify shock, hip fractures, and critical changes promptly.
- Emergency communication: reassure older adults, families, and colleagues effectively under stress.
- Incident documentation: record events, handovers, and follow-up actions accurately.
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