Learn the essentials of paediatric first aid if you work in a childcare or school setting, are a childminder or carer. Prepare yourself to deal with emergencies confidently and competently.
Content will be covered using power point, videos, and demonstrations by our highly experienced trainers.
Assessment is by theory exam and practical activities.
On completion of the assessment, delegates will receive a certificate, valid for 3 years and can sign up to receive weekly videos to refresh and keep up to date with changes.
Topics covered include:
· Serious illnesses in children
· Aims of first aid
· Primary/Secondary surveys
· Recovery position
· Unconscious casualty
· CPR & AED
· Shock/Anaphylaxis/Electric shock
· Wounds/Bleeding/Burns
· Choking
· Fractures
· Head injury/Spinal injury
· Poisoning
· Objects in the eyes, ears and nose
· Eye injuries
· Bites and stings
· Hot and cold extremes
· Seizures
· Asthma
· Meningitis.
