Recovery Position First Aid course
Gain paramedic-level skills in the recovery position. Learn precise techniques to protect unconscious breathing patients' airway and spine, decide when to use it over CPR, adapt for special cases, avoid complications, and hand over confidently to emergency services in critical situations.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with practical skills to safely position an unconscious breathing person while awaiting help. Cover scene assessment, one- and two-person rolling methods, exact head, neck, and leg placement. Learn decision-making, special case adjustments, ongoing checks, handover protocols, and how to sidestep common pitfalls and risks.
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Develop skills
- Master the recovery position using quick, safe techniques for one or two rescuers.
- Determine when to place in recovery position versus starting CPR with clear decision steps.
- Safeguard airway and spine through optimal head, neck, and leg positioning to avoid aspiration.
- Monitor continuously and hand over professionally with structured checks and clear SBAR reports.
- Manage emergency scenes effectively by controlling hazards, using PPE, and handling bystanders until EMS arrives.
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