Geriatric Care Assistant: First Aid Course
Gain confidence in managing geriatric emergencies with this essential first aid course. Master responses to falls and choking, vital signs monitoring, scene safety, communication with elderly patients and families, precise documentation, and teamwork skills vital for healthcare professionals working with older adults.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips geriatric care assistants with practical skills for handling falls, choking, and emergencies in older adults. Participants learn rapid assessment techniques, safe patient positioning, spinal and hip precautions, modified choking protocols, scene safety measures, and effective communication strategies. It also covers documentation, teamwork, legal considerations, and post-incident follow-up through focused, high-quality training.
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Develop skills
- Geriatric fall response: conduct AIRS assessments, secure immobilisation, and report accurately.
- Elderly choking first aid: apply adapted abdominal thrusts, back blows, and CPR confidently.
- Vital signs and neuro checks: identify shock, hip fractures, and critical changes promptly.
- Emergency communication: reassure older adults, families, and teams effectively under stress.
- Incident documentation: record events, handovers, and follow-up care meticulously.
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