Geriatric Care Assistant: First Aid Course
This course builds confidence in handling geriatric emergencies, teaching first aid for falls and choking, vital signs monitoring, scene safety, communication with older adults and families, precise documentation, and effective teamwork—vital skills for healthcare professionals working with seniors. Participants gain practical expertise in rapid assessments, safe positioning, spinal and hip precautions, adapted choking techniques, and post-event follow-up to ensure high-quality care.

4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills in geriatric first aid: respond to falls with AIRS checks, safe immobilization, and spinal/hip precautions; manage choking using adapted thrusts, back blows, and CPR; perform vital signs and neuro checks for shock or fractures; ensure scene safety and clear communication with elders, families, and teams; plus documentation, legal awareness, and follow-up for comprehensive emergency response.
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Develop skills
- Geriatric fall response: perform AIRS checks, immobilize safely, and report clearly.
- Choking first aid for elders: adapt thrusts, back blows, and CPR with confidence.
- Vital signs and neuro checks: spot shock, hip fracture signs, and red-flag changes.
- Emergency communication: calm older adults, families, and teams under pressure.
- Incident documentation: chart events, handovers, and follow-up care with precision.
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