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    Learn first aid techniques for emergency medical care. Understand how to provide initial treatment for injuries and medical conditions.

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    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Psychological First Aid

      Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Emergency Services, Psychological Evaluations, Interpersonal Communications, Mental Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Stress Management, Patient Referral

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Wilderness First Aid

      Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Patient Evaluation, Trauma Care, Medical Emergency, Sanitation, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, First Aid, Patient Positioning, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Injury Prevention, Environment Health And Safety, Triage, Acute Care, Emergency Response, Vital Signs, Psychiatry, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Treatment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      90 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Become an EMT

      Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Patient Evaluation, Pharmacology, Trauma Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Cardiology, Medical Emergency, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Medication Administration, Automated External Defibrillator, Emergency Medical Services, Life Support, Medical History Documentation, First Aid, Child Health, Respiratory Care, Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us

      Skills you'll gain: Vital Signs, Respiration, Pulmonology, Health Assessment, Cardiology, Systems Of Measurement, Neurology, Patient Evaluation, Anatomy, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      T

      The State University of New York

      Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

      Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Home Health Care, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Caregiving, Working With Children, Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pediatrics, Patient Education And Counseling, Social Skills, Personal Care, Patient Safety

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      613 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      D

      Duke University

      Introductory Human Physiology

      Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Anatomy, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Nephrology, Urology, Kinesiology, Vital Signs, Neurology, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Gynecology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Social Skills, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Business Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      16K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Wilderness First Aid - Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, First Aid, Patient Positioning, Emergency Medicine, Health Assessment, Trauma Care, Medical History Documentation, Vital Signs, Emergency Response, Neurology, Patient Safety

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Wilderness First Aid - Medical Emergencies

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Emergency, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Trauma Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Evaluation, First Aid, Triage, Vital Signs, Psychiatry, Injury Prevention

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      IBM

      IBM AI Foundations for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Big Data, Information Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Data Science, Deep Learning, Digital Transformation, Data Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Process Automation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      93K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Newborn Baby Care

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Patient Evaluation, Preventative Care, Child Health, Maternal Health, Pulmonology, Health Assessment, Vital Signs, Working With Children, Cardiology, Nursing Care, Pediatrics, Child Development, Parent Communication, Nursing and Patient Care, Medical Equipment and Technology, Caregiving, Patient Education and Support, Patient Safety, Public Health and Disease Prevention

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Medical Emergencies: CPR, Toxicology, and Wilderness

      Skills you'll gain: Emergency and Intensive Care, Medical Emergency, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator, Emergency Medicine, Life Support, First Aid, Acute Care, Urgent Care, Emergency Response, Pharmacology, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Cardiology, Patient Preparation, Vital Signs, Medication Administration, Anatomy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      523 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular first aid courses

    • Psychological First Aid: Johns Hopkins University
    • Wilderness First Aid: University of Colorado System
    • Become an EMT: University of Colorado System
    • Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us: University of Pennsylvania
    • Foundations for Assisting in Home Care: The State University of New York
    • Introductory Human Physiology: Duke University
    • English for Career Development: University of Pennsylvania
    • Wilderness First Aid - Introduction: University of Colorado System
    • Wilderness First Aid - Medical Emergencies: University of Colorado System
    • IBM AI Foundations for Business: IBM

    Frequently Asked Questions about First Aid

    First aid is the help given to someone suffering from an injury that helps the condition from getting worse. First aid helps you provide care in emergency situations and gives you an understanding of the best practices to use on various conditions. First aid minimizes injury and, in serious cases, will keep the victim alive while help arrives.‎

    It's important to learn first aid so you can be prepared to help save lives in unexpected situations. Whether you are thinking about going into a career in the medical field or not, first aid will give you a basic understanding of what to do if someone is injured and needs help. What you learn can be taken into a medical, psychological, or self-care practice to mitigate stressful situations. Learning first aid can also guide you into a specific medical area of interest. As you learn more you may discover new skills and other areas to explore that you can later go further into.‎

    Online courses will help you learn first aid by providing detailed lectures with an interactive format that offers flexibility and gives you the chance to work at your own pace for the best learning experience. You will also have projects and assessments to test your understanding of the material and help you retain the information. Online courses will challenge you, prepare you for real-life scenarios, and give you the material necessary to ensure you can provide the necessary care.‎

    Learning first aid is the basis for any health care or medical field opportunity but can take you in many directions. Knowledge of first aid is also necessary to be a flight attendant and childcare provider where you will use active and reflective listening skills to assess the situation and provide a quick and efficient solution to help the victim. If you are looking for medical career opportunities, first aid is the first thing you will need. This will help you become an EMT, nurse technician, or firefighter.‎

    You don't need any experience or special skills to begin learning first aid. These courses will give you everything you need to gain the right understanding of what to do in emergent situations. Learning first aid will enhance already existing skills like listening skills. And as you progress in the course, you will learn new skills along the way.‎

    Online First Aid courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new First Aid skills. Choose from a wide range of First Aid courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in First Aid, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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