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In the first few minutes after an accident, the right help can save a life. Based on the guidelines of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, this course teaches basic first aid (bleeding, burns, fractures, choking, unconsciousness) and the principles of public health in the home.
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Course details
| Level | Beginner |
| Estimated duration | About 12 hours (19 lessons, 7 tests and the ‘Prepared home’ project) |
| Prerequisite | None |
| Language of instruction | Farsi-e-Dari (with key English terms) |
| Cost | Free |
| Assessment | A test after each section and a final exam; pass mark 70%; certificate after Academy approval |
After this course you will be able to
- Make the scene of an accident safe and call for help
- Control bleeding with direct pressure
- Give correct initial care for burns, fractures and sprains
- Know the steps for helping someone who is choking
- Prepare a first aid kit for the home
Course outline
Section 1: Principles of first aid
- Lesson 1.1: What is first aid and who is a first aider?
- Lesson 1.2: Scene safety and primary assessment (DRSABC)
- Lesson 1.3: Calling for help and passing on information
- Section 1 test: Principles of first aid
Section 2: Bleeding, wounds and shock
- Lesson 2.1: Severe bleeding
- Lesson 2.2: Minor wounds, nosebleeds and preventing infection
- Lesson 2.3: Shock
- Section 2 test: Bleeding, wounds and shock
Section 3: Burns, fractures and head injuries
- Lesson 3.1: Burns
- Lesson 3.2: Fractures, dislocations and sprains
- Lesson 3.3: Head, neck and spinal injuries
- Section 3 test: Burns, fractures and head injuries
Section 4: Breathing and consciousness
- Lesson 4.1: Choking (something stuck in the throat)
- Lesson 4.2: Unconsciousness and the recovery position
- Lesson 4.3: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Section 4 test: Breathing and consciousness
Section 5: Common emergencies
- Lesson 5.1: Poisoning, bites and stings
- Lesson 5.2: Heatstroke, frostbite and dehydration
- Lesson 5.3: Seizures, stroke, chest pain and low blood sugar
- Section 5 test: Common emergencies
Section 6: Public health at home and in the community
- Lesson 6.1: Hand hygiene, clean water and safe food
- Lesson 6.2: Preventing household accidents and gas poisoning
- Lesson 6.3: First aid kit, emergency preparedness and psychological first aid
- Section 6 test: Public health at home and in the community
Section 7: Final exam and certificate
- Final exam: First Aid & Public Health
- End of course: prepared home, certificate and next step
Week-by-week learning path
With about 30 to 45 minutes of study and practice a day, you will finish this course in 6 weeks:
| Week | Topic | Weekly output |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Principles of first aid | Lessons, practical exercise and short section test |
| Week 2 | Bleeding and wounds | Lessons, practical exercise and short section test |
| Week 3 | Burns and fractures | Lessons, practical exercise and short section test |
| Week 4 | Breathing and consciousness | Lessons, practical exercise and short section test |
| Week 5 | Public health at home | Lessons, practical exercise and short section test |
| Week 6 | Final project and final exam | Completed project and a score of 70% or more |
Final project
Prepare a ‘home safety and first aid plan’: a list of first aid kit contents and where it is kept, emergency numbers, a simple map of hazards in the home for children, and a reminder card with first aid steps for three common accidents.
Project assessment criteria:
- Correct steps based on IFRC guidelines
- Completeness of the first aid kit
- Identification of hazards in the home
- Clarity of the reminder card
Key course terms
First aid
Scene safety
Direct pressure
Burn
Fracture
Choking
Recovery position
First aid kit
Assessment and certificate
- After each section: a short test (70% recommended before continuing)
- Practical exercises in each lesson are for learning; send your questions via Questions the link provided.
- End of course: final exam (pass mark 70%) and submission of the final project
- Digital certificate after review and approval by the Academy: Request a certificate
Teaching approach
Each lesson includes learning objectives, explanations with real examples and images, key terms in Farsi-e-Dari and English, common mistakes, a practical exercise, a self-test and a summary. In every lesson you can put your questions to the teacher using the Questions button. The courses are impartial, free and open to all young people.
Get ready now
- Save the number of your nearest health centre on your phone
- Check the list of items in your home first aid kit
- See the official IFRC resources in the list below
Free and reliable resources
These resources were selected by the Academy team. Most are in English; Chrome’s Translate feature can help if needed. Large files (books, exercise files, videos) will be placed in the Academy’s official Google Drive folder when the course opens and linked from this page.
- IFRC – Red Cross and Red Crescent, first aid guidelines and training
- World Health Organization (WHO), reliable and up-to-date health information
- MedlinePlus, the reliable health encyclopaedia of the US National Library of Medicine
Important note: Online learning does not replace hands-on practice under the supervision of a trainer. In any serious incident, seek help from a health centre immediately.
Help and questions
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