Course Overview:
If you should require a basic understanding of First Aid for children and babies then this course is for you. It is recommended for schools, nurseries, child minders and for anyone who works with children. This course is also beneficial for babysitters, parents and grandparents wanting to gain an understanding of first aid for children and babies in their early years.

Course Outline:
Learners will cover the following during the course:
• Legal requirements and responsibilities of the Pediatric First Aider
: Safety at the scene of accidents
: Resuscitation – Babies – Children
: Unconscious casualty management
: Recovery position
: Management of wounds and bleeding
: Shock
: Choking – asthma - croup
: Burns and Scalds.
: Recognition of common major and minor illnesses/conditions and appropriate actions to take. These will be bespoke to your organization


Course Duration:
1 Day

Course Assessment:
This course is subject to an ongoing assessment throughout the day by the tutor. There is no final assessment. The tutor ensures a thorough understanding has been achieved by questions, answers, discussion and practical scenarios.


Course Certification:
All successful learners will be awarded a certificate that is recognized by the Health and Safety Executive and valid for a period of three years.


Other Information:
All learners will receive a quality first aid manual and sensible dress is advised as practical floor based activities are required.


This page was last updated on: May 7th, 2008 at 3:48