Description

This 1 day Paediatric First Aid course is designed for those who may work in a childcare setting or parents/guardians who want to be prepared in the event of a paediatric first aid emergency. It is designed to equip participants with knowledge and skills to provide emergency life saving care in common paediatric emergency situations.

Course Objectives:

On the completion of this Paediatric First Aid course participants will be able to:

• recognise the signs of a life-threatening emergency.
• respond in an effective, safe, and appropriate manner, to a life-threatening emergency, utilising basic life support skills.
• retrieve and appropriately use, if required, an automated external defibrillator during a cardiac arrest.
• report and record their actions and interventions appropriately and handover to emergency medical services.

Course Programme:

• Emergency situations – what to do?
• Patient Assessment
• Bleeding & Wounds
• Shock
• Burns
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
• Poisoning
• Head & spinal injuries
• Asthma
• Seizures
• Fractures & Dislocations

Who is the course intended for?

This course is intended for anyone who wish to learn how to act in paediatric emergency and life-threatening situations

Duration:

1 day

Training methodology:

This course is a classroom based and instructor led highly interactive programme utilising a range of training methods: presentation, small group interactions, demonstrations, and practical hands-on AED training.

Assessment:

MCQ & practical skills assessment

Accreditation/Certification:

On successful completion of this course participants will receive Amber Safety Certificate of Completion valid for 2 years.