Paediatric First Aid

Course Content:

• What to do in an emergency
• Management of the sick or injured child
• First aid priorities - Primary assessment
• Management of an unconscious child and infant
• Recovery position
• Resuscitation (CPR) - Baby & Child
• Airway disorders including choking, asthma and croup
• Treatment of shock
• Treatment of burns and scalds
• Poisoning
• Management of wounds and severe bleeding
• Head injuries
• Eye & Ear injuries
• Injuries to bones, joints and muscles
• Anaphylactic shock and the Epi-pen
• Childhood illnesses including Meningitis and Seizures (Febrile Convulsions)

Course Duration

• 1 x 6 Hours

Course Material

• All delegates receive a comprehensive Emergency Paediatric First Aid Book at the start of the course.

Assessment

• All delegates are assessed as to their competency by continued assessment throughout the course.

Certification

• A certificate is issued to all delegates who complete the course, and are deemed to have reached the required standard, are awarded a certificate that is valid for three years.