Overview

First Aid at Home is a self-paced online course covering the essentials of everyday first aid in domestic and family settings. A low-cost, accessible introduction for anyone who wants basic confidence to respond to common household incidents.

Who it’s for

For parents, grandparents, carers, home-workers, and anyone who wants a working knowledge of first aid for home environments — from responding to a child’s fall to handling a burn in the kitchen. No prior first-aid training or professional background required.

What you’ll learn

• Assess a home incident scene and prioritise safely
• Perform CPR on an adult casualty
• Respond to choking, in adults and children
• Manage bleeding, burns, and minor injuries you might encounter at home
• Recognise and respond to common medical incidents including asthma attacks and diabetic emergencies
• Know when to call 999 and how to hand over to emergency services

Format

• Duration: self-paced online, typical completion 1–2 hours
• Delivery: hosted on the Comera LMS, accessible from any device
• Materials: video content, illustrated guides, and knowledge checks throughout
• Certification: digital certificate of completion (not RQF-regulated)

Outcomes

On completion you’ll have practical confidence to respond to common household first-aid situations for yourself and your family, and clear understanding of when and how to escalate to emergency services.