Paediatric Childcare First Aid Course

This one-day paediatric first aid course was specifically designed with infants and children in mind to teaching life saving skills. This course is ideal for teachers, parents, childcare professionals, expecting mothers and babysitters.With major emphasis on dealing with accidents that happen to children from newborn to eight years of age. This unique course will give you the skills to deal with all first aid and medical emergencies that occur with this age group. Following successful completion of the course participants will be awarded an “Paediatric First Aid and Basic Life Support” certificate which is valid for 2 years.

Childcare First Aid CourseThis comprehensive one-day course is particularly suited to parents, family members and those that work with and care for young children or are likely to have to respond to child emergencies in the home, workplace or in the community. This paediatric first aid course will enable participants to act as a back up to Occupational First Aiders in a childcare facility. Participants will gain the necessary theoretical knowledge and learn a range of practical basic first aid skills enabling them to deal competently and confidently with common injuries and illnesses affecting children and infants.

Included in the training are the basic techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and the action to take in the event of choking for children. During the resuscitation training we use a ratio of 1:1 (1 manikin for each participant) this gives you the maximum hands-on practical training and affords the best hygiene standards.

Course Content

  • Accident Scene Planning & Management
  • Paediatric Patient Assessment
  • Child CPR
  • Infant CPR
  • Use of Face Mask Devices
  • Automated External Defibrillator – AED
  • Recovery (safe airway) Position
  • Airway Obstruction Adult, Child and Infant
  • Impaired Responsiveness
  • Common medical conditions affecting children
  • Epilepsy
  • Febrile Convulsions
  • Meningitis
  • Diabetes
  • Allergic Reactions
  • Burns
  • Scalds
  • Poisons
  • Electrical Injuries
  • Extremes of Heat and Cold
  • Fractures
  • Dislocations
  • Soft Tissue Injuries
  • Bleeding

Course Format
Our approach to training incorporates both practical and interactive learning, giving participants the confidence and ability to put theory into practice and to cope with real-life situations that may arise in the workplace, home or community. Both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills of the participants are continually assessed by the instructor throughout the course. Our instructors have years of practical experience in front line emergency care and tutoring all levels of learners.There is no exam or assessment with this course but full participation is required to receive certification.

Who Should Attend: Parents or anyone working with Children
Prerequisites: None
Manual: First Aid Book
Duration: 1 Day
Certificate: A4 size certificate issued to each participant
Certificate Valid For: 2 Years
Accreditation: Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council – PHECC
Discounts for In-Company & Group Courses:  Contact us for a quote for both in-house and on-site training.