Geriatric Care Assistant: First Aid Course
Gain confidence in managing emergencies for older adults. Master first aid for falls and choking, monitor vital signs and neurological changes, ensure scene safety, communicate effectively with seniors, families, and teams, document incidents precisely, and collaborate seamlessly—key competencies for healthcare workers in geriatric care.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips geriatric care assistants with hands-on skills to handle falls, choking, and emergencies in older adults. You will master quick assessments, safe patient positioning, spinal and hip protection measures, modified choking relief methods, ensuring scene safety, and effective communication. It also covers accurate documentation, team coordination, legal considerations, and follow-up care through focused, practical training.
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Develop skills
- Geriatric fall management: conduct AIRS assessments, secure immobilisation, and report accurately.
- Elderly choking response: apply adapted abdominal thrusts, back blows, and CPR confidently.
- Vital signs monitoring: detect shock, hip fractures, and critical warning signs promptly.
- Emergency communication: reassure older adults, relatives, and colleagues calmly under stress.
- Incident recording: document occurrences, handovers, and ongoing care meticulously.
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