Learning Outcomes

Course Overview

Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens

Protect Yourself from Bloodborne Pathogens

Getting into Contact with Blood

Cleaning Up the Mess

Reporting Exposure to Blood

Next Steps

Lesson Summary

This module covers the following aspects of Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP): An Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens, Protecting Yourself from Bloodborne Pathogens, Response to Blood Exposure, Cleaning up the Mess and Reporting Exposure to Blood.

BBP Course assessment

This free online course teaches you how to identify and treat bloodborne pathogens and confers global accreditation.

Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)

This course on bloodborne pathogens (BBP) trains you to address health concerns by detecting and responding to germs in people’s blood. This training is required annually by the U.S. Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA). We show you how to identify BBPs and respond appropriately, often with a referral. Complete this course and apply for certification to gain international accreditation that signals your ability to work with blood.

First Aid

Medical Problems

Traumatic Injuries

Environmental Injury and Illnesses

This module will examine the definition of first aid and the components inside the first aid kit. We will define handwashing, the emergency system dispatcher guide and explain when to remove your gloves after administering first aid. We will also explain the causes and symptoms of medical problems and how to give first aid to people suffering from traumatic injuries and environmental injuries.

Adult CPR, AED and Choking

Child CPR, AED and Choking

Infant CPR and Choking

Skills Training Videos

This module will explain what cardiopulmonary resuscitation is comprised of, give a brief outline of when cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillators may be required and explain how to perform them on choking victims. We will analyze the symptoms of choking, how to perform chest compressions, giving breath and how to relieve choking in infants, children and adults.

CPR, AED & First Aid course assessment

This free online certificate course teaches you how to use CPR, AED, and first aid to save lives.

CPR, AED and First Aid

This training course begins with first aid basics, such as how to check responsiveness and recognize common symptoms, before we show you how to treat injuries and cardiac arrest. We explain how to handle choking and how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or use an automated external defibrillator (AED). This course offers global accreditation for your new life-saving skills, so sign up to become a qualified safety officer.

2020 BLS Guideline Changes

Initiating Chain of Survival

General Concepts of Basic Life Support

One Rescuer BLS/CPR for Adults

Two-Rescuer BLS/CPR for Adults

Adult Mouth-to-Mask and Bag-Mask Ventilation

Use of Automated External Defibrillator

This module will explain the general concepts of basic life support. We will include the keys for basic life support and the changes made in the basic life support guidelines from 2010 to 2015. We will also examine how to provide high-quality CPR and how to start the chain of survival in adults, children and infants. We will also cover BLS/CPR for adults and evaluate the steps towards providing CPR to an adult.

BLS for Children 1 – 8 Years

One and Two-Rescuer BLS for Children

Child Ventilation

One and Two-Rescuer BLS for Infants (0 to 12 months old)

AED for Children and Infants

This module will define the similarities between the BLS guidelines for adults and children. We will discuss how to perform BLS for children if there is one rescuer available and when there are two rescuers available. We will also examine the child ventilation algorithm and describe what to do if you find yourself alone with an infant in need of CPR. The course will also describe how to administer an AED to children and infants.

Mouth-to-Mouth Rescue Breathing

Rescue Breathing

Relief of Choking For Adults, Children and Infants

BLS Skills Videos

This module will indicate how to perform CPR/BLS to both adults and infants whether there is one rescuer or two rescuers at the scene. We will examine how to use an AED for adults and infants and how to perform the head-tilt chin-lift maneuver. This module will also identify how to perform the mouth to mask rescue breathing and how to deliver mouth to mouth for adults and older children.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Course Assessment

Learn how to save someone’s life in a crisis with this free online certificate course on basic life support (BLS).

Basic Life Support (BLS)

This course covers the basic steps in administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic life support measures (BLS) to adults, children, and infants, depending on how many rescuers are available. We explain various first-aid maneuvers, the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and how to open patients' airways. The course qualifies you to gain international accreditation that signals your ability to save lives in a crisis.

Introduction

The Resuscitation Team

PALS Basic Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

This module covers the following aspects of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): An introduction to Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), The Resuscitation Team, PALS Basic Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

Resuscitation Tools

Respiratory Distress/Failure

Bradycardia

Tachycardia

Shock

Cardiac Arrest

Pediatric Post-Resuscitation Care

This module covers the following aspects of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): Resuscitation Tools, Respiratory Distress/Failure, Bradycardia, Tachycardia, Shock, Cardiac Arrest, and Pediatric Post-Resuscitation Care.

Airway Management

PALS Skills Training

This module covers the following aspects of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): Airway Management and PALS Skills Training.

PALS Course Assessment

Complete this free online course on PALS and apply for a certificate to become globally accredited.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

This free online pediatric advanced life support (PALS) course is of great help to anyone who deals with children and infants. It provides lifesaving procedures and skills to employ when faced with emergency situations, trains you to identify respiratory distress symptoms in infants, and teaches you to administer intervention measures. Complete this course and certify your knowledge to gain free international accreditation today.

Introduction to Deprivation of Liberty

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Mental Capacity Act & DoLS

Authorized Deprivation of Liberty

Urgent Authorization

Assessment Process

DoLS in Hospitals & Care Homes

Important Roles Relating to DoLS

This module will teach you what constitutes a deprivation of liberty. You will also learn about the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), the Mental Capacity Act and other related legislation. Then, we will explore the various types of authorisations for deprivation of liberty, the assessment processes and other vital roles related to DoLS.

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - DoLS Training - Course Assessment

Learn how the UK Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) protect people’s health and rights in this free online course.

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - DoLS Training

This caregiving course explains how the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) are applied in hospitals or care homes in the UK and outlines the responsibilities of key stakeholders in the application process. We provide an overview of the DoLS, the Mental Capacity Act and other related legislation. We also cover the different types of authorisation and assessment processes used to protect the wellbeing and dignity of vulnerable people.

Wound Management and Healing Process

Acute Wounds and Infection Management

Wound Care Products and Dressing

This module covers the essential principles of wound management, including the wound healing process, chronic and acute wounds, surgical wounds, infection control, wound assessment and documentation, wound care products, dressing principles, practical wound management techniques, and legal and ethical considerations in wound care.

Wound Management for Health Professionals - Assessment

Learn effective wound care management and healing techniques and their importance with this free online course.

Wound Management for Health Professionals

This course delves into the proper management of wounds for healthcare professionals, emphasizing the significance of timely and appropriate wound care in preventing infections and associated complications. It explores various types of wounds based on their severity and recommends the most suitable approaches and products for treatment. Enroll in this course to enhance your proficiency as a healthcare professional.

Medication Control, Legislation and Regulations

Medication Safety and Handling

Safe Administration and Prescription

Types of Medication, Storage and Documentation

This module equips you with the essential knowledge of the appropriate procedures and practices to follow while prescribing and administering medicines to a patient safely and effectively. The lessons guide you on the legal and ethical issues related to the process and help you understand the correct ways to store medicines and documentation.

Control and Administration of Medication - Course Assessment

Ensure patient well-being by learning precise medication control and handling practices in this free online course.

Control and Administration of Medication

Are you a healthcare professional wondering how to ensure medication safety, control and compliance? Master the nuances of safe handling and administration exploring various medication types. The safe and accurate control of medicine is critical for patient care, treatment and recovery. Enhance your skills in proper storage and meticulous documentation. Enroll today for a transformative journey into the heart of healthcare excellence!

Categories of Basic Human Needs

Equipment for Patient Care and Guidelines for Bed-Making

Terminal Cleaning of the Patient Care Unit

This module will walk you through the care of adult patients.

The Purposes of Giving the Patient a Bath

Mouth Care

The Benefits of a Back Massage

Personal Care for the Adult Patient

This module will discuss the advanced principles of patient care.

Environmental Health and Its Impact on the Practice Nurse

Safety Measures in the Patient Care Environment

This module looks at the relationship between nursing practices and environmental health.

Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care - First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Body Mechanics

Prevention of Pathogen Transmission

This module looks at health and safety standards for healthcare professionals.

Positioning the Adult Patient

Common Positions used when Ambulating a Patient

Techniques and Actions in Ambulating an Adult Patient

This module discusses the positioning and ambulating of adult patients.

The Effects of Immobility

Exercise for the Immobile Patient

This module lays out the active and passive ranges of motion in exercise.

Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care - Second Assessment

Factors Influencing Diet

Reasons for the Therapeutic Diet

Standard Hospital Diets

The Role of the Nurse in Diet Therapy

This module will walk you through the importance of diet therapy when treating patients.

Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care - Third Assessment

The Function of the Physical Examination

The Role of the Practical Nurse During a Physical Examination

Positioning of the Patient During a Physical Examination

Body Systems Examined and Evaluated

This module will teach you about the systematic approach to conducting an effective physical examination. It also discusses the vital role of the nursing professional in preparing and supporting the patient.

Throat Cultures

Types of Specimen Collection

This module will teach you about specimen collection and testing, as well as discussing it's role in determining the function of vital internal organs and body components.

The Function and Facts of a Physical Examination

Appearance and Behaviour Examination

Components of the Physical Examination

Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal & Genitourinary Systems

Musculoskeletal System and the Integumentary Systems

This module will introduce you to the function and components assessed, as well as the observations made, during a physical exam.

The Measurement of a Patient's Vital Signs

Measuring Temperature, Pulse, and Respiration Rate

Blood Pressure Readings

This module lays out how a patient's vital signs are measured through weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.

Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care - Fourth Assessment

Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care - Assessment

Learn how to give good care to the elderly with the nursing procedures and practices in this free online nursing course.

Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care

Nurses and nursing teams have a vital role in the care of patients in a health care setting, and the modern nurse is a highly trained professional who works in a wide variety of areas from community nursing to surgery. This free course will equip you with an understanding of topics such as human needs, physical examinations, diet, and measuring vital signs, enabling you to help many people who need medical assistance.

Introduction to Phlebotomy

Venipuncture and Dermal Puncture

Special Blood and Infection Control

In this module, you will be introduced to phlebotomy. This includes the anatomy and physiology of the veins and the techniques required for safe and effective venipuncture for the process of blood sampling. You will develop all the necessary skills to perform venipuncture safely while minimising the risk of pre-analytical errors. You will also be introduced to the equipment used in venipuncture procedures, documentation that should be completed and special blood tests that you may encounter.

Course assessment

Learn the procedures and skills required to specialize in phlebotomy with this free online diploma course.

Phlebotomist Training

Phlebotomy is the surgical involvement of a needle taking or introducing fluid to a body be that blood or medicine. With this course, you will learn the responsibilities involved in being involved in such an important task. Equipment, safety measures and procedures are vital to know as well as what blood is made up of. Complications can arise in any role so we will prepare you with techniques to overcome these difficulties.

Safety and Quality of Care

Consent, Rights and Risk Assessment

Professional Boundaries and Communication

Duty of Candour and Reporting

Information Sharing and Cybersecurity

This module will enrich your understanding and equip you with actionable strategies for elevating the standard of care and safeguarding patient safety. Upon completion, you will possess a deep and thorough knowledge of the responsibilities entailed in healthcare duty of care, empowering you to foster a safety-first ethos within your organisation.

Patient Safety and Duty of Care - Course Assessment

Elevate patient safety, fulfill your duty of care, and improve your health outcomes with this free online course.

Patient Safety and Duty of Care

Are you ready to revolutionise patient care and uphold the highest standards of safety? This free online course is for healthcare professionals who are seeking to deepen their understanding of care obligations. From mastering informed consent to implementing risk assessments and ensuring effective communication, this course equips you with the skills to navigate the complexities of care with confidence and integrity. Enroll now.

Nursing And Elderly People

Most Threatening Disorder In Seniors

Taking Care of the Elderly

Nursing Care Plan for Intellectual Disability

Patients with Age-Related Problems

In this module, we delve into the importance of nursing care in caring for the elderly. We then explore the benefits of establishing positive relationships with them and the challenges they may encounter. Furthermore, we also take a closer look at some of the severe mental illnesses that affect seniors.

This free online nursing course explains how to care for the elderly and help seniors overcome the challenges of aging.

Nursing and the Elderly

This aged care course explains how to interact with and provide care to elderly people. We explore the positive aspects of aging and establish the importance of fostering strong relationships with seniors. We then lay out the common challenges faced by seniors, including serious mental health issues and their underlying causes. Finally, we delve into the causes of anger felt by old people and provide strategies for providing effective elder care.

This module will guide you through the care of adult patients, covering key topics such as the categories of basic human needs, essential equipment for patient care, and guidelines for bed-making, along with the procedures for terminal cleaning of the patient care unit.

Mouth Care and Dentures

This module will discuss the advanced principles of patient care, including the purposes of giving the patient a bath, mouth care and dentures, the benefits of a back massage, and personal care for the adult patient.

This module examines the relationship between nursing practices and environmental health, including the impact of environmental health on the practice nurse and safety measures in the patient care environment.

Nursing Studies - Patient Care and Hygiene - Course Assessment

Learn about important procedures and techniques used in patient care and modern nursing with this free online course.

Nursing Studies - Patient Care and Hygiene

This free online Nursing Studies course from Alison covers patient care and hygiene. A nursing team is responsible for protecting the patient from any additional injury or illness. With this course, you will learn proper techniques for completing these duties. You will also study advanced patient hygiene procedures and environmental health and safety awareness, as well as how to ensure patient safety and comfort in the care setting.

What is Tuberculosis?

Causes of Tuberculosis

Symptoms and Stages of TB

In this module, you’ll learn about Tuberculosis (TB), one of the deadliest diseases worldwide. You’ll be able to identify the symptoms of the disease, its types and mode of transmission from person to person. You’ll also learn about the risk factors that enhance the risk of contracting TB and the health complication that arise if left untreated.

Preventing the Spread of TB

Recognising and Seeking Medical Attention for TB

Diagnostic Methods for TB

This module discusses strategies for preventing TB transmission effectively. You'll learn about the role of the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in TB prevention. Additionally, you'll learn about the tests generally used for primary diagnosis of TB.

Treatment Options for Tuberculosis

Supporting TB Patients During Treatment

Life After TB Treatment

This module addresses TB treatment options and the importance of completing treatment to prevent drug resistance and relapse. You’ll explore strategies for tracking and motivating TB patients as well as managing the side effects of medication. You’ll learn how to prevent the spread of TB in communities through education and awareness programs.

Gain essential knowledge to prevent, identify, and combat tuberculosis effectively with this free online course.

Comprehensive Guide to Tuberculosis Awareness and Prevention

What if you could help stop tuberculosis in its tracks? This course empowers you to understand, prevent, and manage tuberculosis. You'll learn its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Gain practical tips to prevent spread, support patients, and navigate life post-treatment. This course was reviewed and approved by qualified subject matter Dr Luyando Moonze, a General Medical Doctor and Medical Writer. Enroll now and make an impact!