Geriatric Care Assistant: First Aid Course
This course equips geriatric care assistants with vital first aid skills for emergencies common in older adults. Participants gain confidence in handling falls, choking incidents, vital signs monitoring, scene safety, effective communication with patients and families, precise documentation, and teamwork. Through practical training, learners master rapid assessments, safe positioning, adapted techniques, legal considerations, and post-event follow-up, ensuring high-quality care in real-world scenarios.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills in geriatric first aid, focusing on falls, choking, and emergencies in older adults. Master rapid assessments, safe positioning, spinal and hip precautions, adapted choking methods, scene safety protocols, and clear communication strategies. Develop expertise in documentation, teamwork, legal awareness, and follow-up care through targeted, skills-based training.
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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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