Geriatric Care Assistant: First Aid Course
This course equips geriatric care assistants with vital first aid skills for emergencies common in older adults. Participants gain confidence in handling falls, choking incidents, vital signs monitoring, scene safety, clear communication with patients and families, precise documentation, and effective teamwork. Through practical, focused training, learners develop essential competencies to respond swiftly and professionally in critical situations, enhancing patient safety and care quality in healthcare settings.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills in geriatric first aid, covering rapid assessment of falls and emergencies, safe patient positioning with spinal and hip precautions, adapted choking relief techniques, vital signs and neuro checks, scene safety protocols, effective communication, incident documentation, teamwork, legal considerations, and post-event follow-up for confident care of older adults.
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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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