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, monitor effectively, and hand over confidently to emergency services in critical situations.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with practical skills to place and manage an unconscious breathing person in the recovery position while awaiting help. Cover scene assessment, one- and two-person rolling methods, exact positioning of head, neck, and legs, decision-making, special case adaptations, ongoing checks, handover procedures, and avoidance of errors.
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Develop skills
- Master the recovery position using fast, safe one- and two-rescuer techniques.
- Determine when to use the recovery position versus CPR with clear decision steps.
- Protect the airway and spine through optimal head, neck, and leg positioning to prevent aspiration.
- Monitor continuously and hand over professionally with structured checks and SBAR reporting.
- Control chaotic scenes by managing hazards, using PPE, and handling bystanders until EMS arrives.
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