Geriatric Care Assistant: First Aid Course
This course builds confidence in handling geriatric emergencies. Participants learn first aid for falls and choking, vital signs monitoring, scene safety, communication with older adults and families, precise documentation, and effective teamwork—essential skills for all healthcare professionals working with the elderly.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills in geriatric first aid through this course. Master responses to falls, choking, and emergencies in older adults, including rapid assessment, safe positioning, spinal and hip precautions, adapted techniques, scene safety, and clear communication. Develop expertise in documentation, teamwork, legal awareness, and post-event follow-up with focused, high-quality training.
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Develop skills
- Geriatric fall response: perform AIRS checks, immobilize safely, and report clearly.
- Choking first aid for elders: adapt thrusts, back blows, and CPR with confidence.
- Vital signs and neuro checks: spot shock, hip fracture signs, and red-flag changes.
- Emergency communication: calm older adults, families, and teams under pressure.
- Incident documentation: chart events, handovers, and follow-up care with precision.
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