Overview
The First Aid Care Provider course is a nationally recognized program designed to equip learners with essential knowledge and skills to respond effectively to common injuries and medical emergencies in workplaces, public spaces, and community settings. Delivered in a fully virtual mode, the course focuses on scene safety, patient assessment, management of injuries and medical emergencies, infection control, and effective communication with emergency services, in alignment with nationally accepted standards.
Completion of the online modules leads to certification of the virtual First Aid Care Provider learning component. To qualify for full First Aid Care Provider certification, candidates are required to attend and successfully complete an instructor-led, hands-on practical training session conducted at the Healthcare Sector Skill Council’s Advance Technology Centre (HSSC ATC), a high-fidelity simulation laboratory. This blended learning approach ensures both theoretical understanding and practical readiness for real-life emergency situations.
What You'll Gain
- Nationally recognized First Aid Provider qualification
- Fully virtual, self-paced learning format
- Structured content aligned with national standards
- Eligibility to attend instructor-led hands-on training at HSSC ATC
- Training conducted in a high-fidelity simulation lab
- Direct coordination with ATC team for hands-on session queries
Special Features
- Practical sessions with CPR manikins and emergency tools.
- Real-life scenario-based demonstrations.
- Includes triage, airway management, and splint application.
- Covers both medical and trauma emergencies.
- Accessible to learners with basic educational backgrounds (Grade 5 onwards with experience).
- Validated by Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC).
- Designed for quick learning and immediate application in community and workplace settings.
Course Eligibility: 9th - 12th Class
Description
This nationally recognized First Aid Provider course is delivered in virtual mode and focuses on essential first aid knowledge and emergency response skills. Upon completion, candidates are eligible to attend an instructor-led hands-on training session conducted at HSSC ATC’s high-fidelity simulation lab. Candidates can directly contact the ATC team for any queries related to the hands-on training. For hands-on/practical trainings, please contact elearning@healthcare-ssc.in or call 9266617232
Curriculum
Learn to assess the scene, identify potential hazards, and respond promptly using CPR, AED, and airway management techniques. This module emphasizes safe victim handling, the Good Samaritan Law, and activating emergency support systems.
Understand and manage common medical emergencies like asthma, stroke, hypoglycemia, and convulsions. Participants will practice specific first aid techniques, including abdominal thrusts, fever management, and ORS preparation.
Acquire skills to provide immediate care for trauma cases such as bleeding, fractures, burns, bites, and poisoning. The module includes hands-on practice with splints, bandages, wound care, and shock management techniques.
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Frequently
Asked Questions
Anyone with a minimum of 5th-grade education and/or basic interest in health and safety can join. No prior medical experience is required.
The course is 15 hours in total—7.5 hours of theory and 7.5 hours of practical training.
Yes, the course includes practical sessions on CPR, bandaging, airway management, and more.
Yes, upon successful completion and assessment, candidates will receive a certification aligned with NSQF.
Absolutely. It’s ideal for workplace safety champions, school staff, community workers, and the general public.
CPR manikins, AED simulators, splints, bandages, and first aid kits are used for hands-on practice.