Online First Aid

Overview

Learn essential first aid skills through a flexible online course designed to fit your schedule. The Online First Aid course combines self-paced eLearning with an in-person skills evaluation to help you recognize emergencies and provide appropriate care when it matters most.

The online portion includes video instruction and an online quiz. After completing the eLearning course, participants must complete a hands-on skills test at an NSCN Omaha or Lincoln facility.

The course meets or exceeds state and OSHA first aid training guidelines. Participants who successfully complete both the online course and skills evaluation receive a nationally recognized National Safety Council First Aid course completion card valid for two years.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Understand how to prevent disease transmission
• Respond to bone, joint, and muscle injuries
• Provide care for bleeding, wounds, and burns
• Recognize and respond to sudden illnesses
• Respond to poisoning and allergic reactions
• Apply basic first aid skills during emergency situations

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for:

• Employees who need first aid certification
• Workplace emergency response team members
• Safety professionals
• Supervisors and managers
• Teachers and childcare providers
• Anyone who wants to learn essential first aid skills

Course Requirements

Participants must complete both parts of the course:

• Online eLearning course, including videos and quiz
• In-person hands-on skills evaluation at an NSCN Omaha or Lincoln facility

Participants must provide a copy of their eLearning certificate of completion before completing the skills test. The First Aid skills evaluation takes at least 30 minutes and must be scheduled with the Emergency Care Program Manager when an instructor is available.