First aid: Body temperature
If someone close to you suffers a major change in body temperature, it's vital that you know how to react. This course covers what you should do in cases when someone's temperature is too high or too low, including in cases of extreme heat and extreme cold. Please note this is not a nationally accredited course and provides no formal qualifications.
What you'll learn
- Triggers that can cause sudden changes in body temperature
- How to identify and treat conditions including hypothermia, heat stroke, and heat exhaustion
- The different types of frostbite and how to treat them
This online course will provide you with the theory to apply first relating to body temperature.
It includes:
- 1 x eLearning module covering some of the key principles relating to the management of body temperature
- 1 x online quiz where you have an opportunity to apply the information presented in the eLearning module to test your knowledge.
Key topics
The topics covered in this online course include:
- Temperature changes
- Triggers causing changes in body temperature
- Body temperature management
- Frostbite management.
Who is it for?
This course is designed for anyone who would like to learn about the correct management of body temperature but doesn't need a qualification.
How long does it take?
The course takes around 20 - 30 minutes to complete.
Will I be qualified after completing this course?
No, this is not a nationally accredited course.
If you require a first aid certificate/qualification as part of your employment, please search for the following courses in the Catalyst Education online portal via the 'Explore' tab:
- Provide CPR (accredited)
- Provide first aid (accredited)
- Provide first aid in education and care (accredited).
