Recovery Position First Aid course
Gain paramedic-level expertise in the recovery position. Learn precise techniques to protect the airway and spine, decide appropriate use versus CPR, adapt for special cases, avoid complications, and handover confidently to emergency services, ensuring safety for unconscious breathing patients in critical situations.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Acquire essential skills in this Recovery Position First Aid Course to safely position an unconscious breathing individual while awaiting emergency assistance. Cover rapid scene assessment, one- and two-person rolling methods, accurate head, neck, and leg placement, decision-making criteria, adaptations for unique scenarios, ongoing monitoring, effective handover procedures, and prevention of frequent mistakes and risks.
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Develop skills
- Master recovery position using quick and safe one- and two-person methods.
- Determine when to apply recovery position instead of CPR with clear decision steps.
- Safeguard airway and spine through proper head, neck, and leg positioning to avoid aspiration.
- Perform continuous monitoring and professional handover with structured checks and SBAR reporting.
- Manage emergency scenes effectively by handling hazards, using PPE, and controlling bystanders until EMS arrives.
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