Emily Mottershead - Emergency Life Support | First Aid Training (Download)

Why First Aid Skills Are Essential

Medical emergencies can happen anywhere, anytime—at home, work, or in public spaces. Knowing how to respond in those critical first minutes before professional help arrives can mean the difference between life and death. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, teacher, or simply want to be prepared, understanding emergency life support gives you the confidence to act when it matters most.

Course and Instructor Overview

Emily Mottershead has created this practical first aid training course to equip learners with essential life-saving skills. Designed for anyone seeking emergency response knowledge, the course combines instructional videos with hands-on practice guidance, downloadable reference materials, and knowledge checks to reinforce learning. The flexible format allows you to learn at your own pace across any device.

What You’ll Learn

Unconscious Casualty Care

Master the fundamentals of emergency response, starting with scene safety and conducting primary and secondary surveys. You’ll learn when and how to place an unconscious breathing casualty in the recovery position, with specific guidance for adults and babies.

CPR and Defibrillation

Understand the chain of survival and gain hands-on knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation for adults, children, and babies. The course covers how to use an AED (automated external defibrillator) and when to call emergency services for casualties who aren’t breathing.

Critical Medical Emergencies

Learn to recognize and respond to life-threatening conditions including:

Heart attacks: Identify symptoms and provide appropriate immediate care
Choking: Perform relief techniques for adults, children, and babies
Seizures: Understand how to assist someone experiencing a seizure safely
Anaphylaxis and asthma: Respond to severe allergic reactions and breathing difficulties

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Wound and Burn Management

Develop skills for treating various injuries, from minor cuts and nosebleeds to major bleeding and embedded objects. You’ll learn proper wound care, how to manage shock, and the correct treatment for burns and scalds.

Emergency Preparedness

The course teaches you how to plan for emergencies, use medical identification systems, and effectively communicate with emergency medical services, including utilizing location tools like What3Words.

Who Should Take This Course

This training is suitable for everyone—parents, caregivers, teachers, workplace safety officers, or anyone wanting to increase their emergency response capabilities. No prior medical knowledge is required. Upon completion, you’ll receive a certificate and have lifetime access to reference materials for future use.

Note: This course follows UK resuscitation and first aid guidelines (current as of June 2021). While it provides valuable knowledge, attending a practical first aid course is recommended for hands-on experience.