Recovery Position First Aid course
Acquire paramedic-level expertise in the recovery position. Learn its appropriate use, spine and airway protection techniques, adaptations for special cases, complication prevention, and confident handover to EMS, enabling you to protect breathing patients in emergencies.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Recovery Position First Aid Course equips you with practical skills to safeguard an unconscious breathing individual awaiting emergency services. You will cover rapid scene assessment, safe rolling for one or two rescuers, accurate head, neck, and leg positioning, decision-making criteria, special case adaptations, ongoing monitoring, effective handover procedures, and avoidance of frequent mistakes and risks.
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Develop skills
- Master the recovery position using swift, secure one- and two-rescuer methods.
- Determine when to apply the recovery position rather than CPR through clear clinical steps.
- Safeguard the airway and spine with optimal positioning of head, neck, and legs to avoid aspiration.
- Conduct monitoring and handover professionally with structured checks and concise SBAR reporting.
- Manage chaotic scenes effectively by controlling hazards, using PPE, and handling bystanders until EMS arrives.
Suggested summary
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