Learn first aid
Learn the key skills to use in an emergency
Learning even the simplest first aid skill can make the difference in an emergency.
On this page you will find simple first aid skills you can learn online as well as information about other Red Cross first aid resources including our training courses and educational resources.
Staying safe while applying first aid
During the coronavirus, please always consider your own personal safety first when delivering first aid.
Learn more about Covid-19 first aid guidance.
On this page you can find out about:
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learning simple first aid skills online
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download the free Red Cross first aid apps
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first aid courses available through the Red Cross
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first aid skills for children and babies
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first aid education for teachers and children
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Wellbeing support for your mental health
Learn simple first aid skills online
Be confident to help someone in an emergency. Each skill is broken down into clear instructions that you can understand and learn for yourself. Suitable for anyone looking to learn first aid or provide help in an emergency, start learning these simple first aid skills:
First aid for someone having a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
First aid for someone who is having an asthma attack
First aid for someone who is bleeding heavily
Learn first aid for broken bones (First aid for fractures)
First aid for someone who has a burn
First aid for someone who is choking
First aid for someone who is having a diabetic emergency
First aid for someone who is distressed
First aid for someone who is having an epileptic seizure
First aid for someone who may have heat exhaustion
First aid for someone who has hypothermia
First aid for someone who may have meningitis
First aid for someone who has a strain or a sprain
First aid for someone who may be having a stroke
First aid for someone who has swallowed something harmful
First aid for someone who is unresponsive and not breathing during Covid-19
First aid for someone who is unresponsive and breathing
First aid for someone who is unresponsive and not breathing
First aid for someone who is unresponsive and not breathing when an AED is available
Help communities cope in a crisis
In 2021, we educated over one million children, young people and adults. Your donation will help us reach those who need it most through our free online resources and workshops building live-saving first aid and wellbeing skills.