First Aid for Childcarers
Short course
In Llanelli
Description
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Type
Short course
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Location
Llanelli (Wales)
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Duration
1 Day
To instruct students in techniques devised for all paediatric emergencies. To provide students with the training to carry out safe First Aid practices until the arrival of further medical aid. Suitable for all those who work with, or care for, young children and babies.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
Reviews
Subjects
- First Aid
Course programme
Aim:
To ensure that students are provided with up to date knowledge in order to deal with and treat children and babies involved in accidents or who are ill
Course Content:
- Understand relevant regulations
- Prioritise first aid needs
- Know how to contact the emergency services
- Resuscitation
- Choking
- Airway problems of paediatrics: Asthma, Croup, Epiglottitis
- Allergic reactions
- Burns and scalds
- Wounds and bleeding
- Understand the principles and use of first aid equipment and record keeping other medical emergencies: Fractures, Meningitis, Infection (Septicaemia), Stings and Bites, Earache
NB: An open forum is included at the end of the course providing an opportunity for specific questions or concerns to be discussed.
Additional information
First Aid for Childcarers