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First Aid Courses

First aid courses can help you learn how to recognize common emergencies, understand basic response principles, and communicate effectively with trained professionals. You can build skills in identifying signs of illness or injury, assessing situations safely, and applying general preparedness concepts. Many courses introduce frameworks, scenario-based learning, and tools that support building confidence in responding to unexpected events.

Popular First Aid Courses and Certifications


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science: Foundations using R

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, R (Software), Version Control, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Science, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, Data Processing, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Programming, Statistical Visualization, Ggplot2, Knitr, Data Sharing, GitHub, Machine Learning

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    48K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

    Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Home Health Care, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Nutrition Education, Patient Assistance, Caregiving, Working With Children, Meal Planning And Preparation, Cultural Sensitivity, Child Health, Disabilities, Patient Communication, Diversity Awareness, Basic Patient Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pediatrics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    679 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Wilderness First Aid - Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Life Support, Emergency and Intensive Care, Patient Evaluation, First Aid, Patient Positioning, Patient Transport, Airway Management, Health Assessment, Emergency Medical Services, Mobility Assistance, Safety Assurance, Clinical Assessment, Trauma Care, Medical History Documentation, Vital Signs, Neurology, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    59 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Wilderness First Aid - Traumatic Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Trauma Care, Emergency Medicine, Medical Emergency, Wound Care, First Aid, Orthopedics, Patient Evaluation, Infection Control, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Human Musculoskeletal System

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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Stress Management, Resilience, Optimism, Crisis Intervention, Occupational Health, Community Mental Health Services, Personal Development, Mental Health, Growth Mindedness, Injury Prevention, Health Promotion, Psychosocial Assessments, Recognizing Others, Personal Care, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Needs Assessment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pathology, Medical Records, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Physiology, Diagnostic Tests, Nutrition and Diet

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    191 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Epidemiology, Public Health, Crisis Intervention, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Postpartum Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Infectious Diseases, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Surveys, Community Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Health Disparities, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Sanitation, Emergency Response, Infant Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nutrition Education

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    144 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Python for Data Science, AI & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Python Programming, NumPy, Scripting, Data Collection, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    44K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Phlebotomy Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Venipuncture, Specimen Collection, Bloodborne Pathogens, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Infection Control, Capillary, Safety Standards, Laboratory Equipment, Asepsis, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient-centered Care

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Network Security, Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Security Awareness, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Detection, Bash (Scripting Language), Debugging, Linux, Web Presence, Python Programming, SQL

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    68K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    MedCerts

    Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pulmonology, Pathology, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Medical Records, Neurology, Respiratory Care, Obstetrics And Gynecology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Urology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Gynecology, Anatomy, Respiration, Medical Practices and Procedures, Urinalysis, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Sensory Systems Analysis, Hemodynamics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    282 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Interplay Learning

    HVAC Safety Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Safety, Personal protective equipment, Fire And Life Safety, HVAC, Occupational Safety And Health, Safety Training, High Voltage, Safety Standards, Fall Protection, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Accident Prevention, Injury Prevention, Facility Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Science: Foundations using R: Johns Hopkins University
  • Foundations for Assisting in Home Care: The State University of New York
  • Wilderness First Aid - Introduction: University of Colorado System
  • Wilderness First Aid - Traumatic Emergencies: University of Colorado System
  • Stress First Aid for Healthcare Workers: A Peer Support Tool: Duke University
  • Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2: Johns Hopkins University
  • Python for Data Science, AI & Development: IBM
  • Phlebotomy Basics: MedCerts
  • Google Cybersecurity: Google

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