Course Overview
The Heartsaver First Aid course equips learners with essential first aid skills for responding to common workplace, home and community emergencies. Learners gain competencies in CPR, emergency cardiovascular care, pediatric life support and first aid response — skills required in hospitals, clinics, emergency units, workplaces and community settings.
This AHA-aligned program focuses on bleeding control, burns, fractures, allergic reactions, medical emergencies and early recognition of life-threatening conditions. Training is delivered through hands-on demonstrations, guided practice and real-life emergency scenarios at GoCare’s Nairobi CBD and Thika Road (Ruiru) campuses.
Why Study First Aid at GoCare?
- Internationally recognized AHA certification.
- Hands-on, simulation-based first aid training.
- Training delivered by certified emergency care instructors.
- Modern skills-lab with emergency response equipment.
- Affordable, accessible pricing for students, corporates and the general public.
- Flexible study modes (Day, Evening, Weekend).
- Ideal for workplaces, schools, factories, caregivers and community responders.
- High employability in Kenya and abroad.
- Strong add-on qualification for all GoCare medical and health sciences programs.
Entry Requirements
No medical background required.
KCPE or KCSE graduates and the general public.
Course Duration
One (1) Day
What You Will Learn
- Bleeding control
- Burns, fractures and sprains
- Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
- Seizures, fainting and diabetic emergencies
- Stroke and heart attack recognition
- Basic emergency response procedures
Ideal For
- General public
- KCPE and KCSE graduates
- Health care students
- Caregivers
- Corporates, schools and factories
- Security personnel
- Community responders
Certifications Awarded
- AHA Heartsaver First Aid eCard Certification
- GoCare Completion Certificate
Career Opportunities
First Aid-certified graduates qualify for roles in:
- Schools and educational institutions
- Corporate safety teams
- Security and emergency response units
- Community health programs
- NGOs and humanitarian organizations
- Home-based care and caregiving environments
First Aid certification is a mandatory or preferred requirement in many workplaces and safety-sensitive environments.
How to Apply
- Option 1: Apply Online via the application form.
- Option 2: Visit Any GoCare Campus — Nairobi CBD or Thika Road (Ruiru).
- Admissions Line: 0703 115 502
Begin your Heartsaver First Aid certification today and gain essential emergency response skills with GoCare Training Institute.