Paediatric First Aid

There are no entry requirements for this course.

During this course you will learn the following things:

• Be able to assess an emergency situation and prioritise what action to take

• Help a baby or child who is unresponsive and breathing normally

• Help a baby or child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally

• Help a baby or child who is having a seizure

• Help a baby or child who is choking

• Help a baby or child who is bleeding

•  Help a baby or child who is suffering from shock caused by severe blood loss (hypovolemic shock)

• Help a baby or child who is suffering from anaphylactic shock and administration of and eppi pen 

• Help a baby or child who has had an electric shock

• Help a baby or child who has burns or scalds

• Help a baby or child who has a suspected fracture

• Help a baby or child with a head, neck or back injuries

• Help a baby or child who is suspected of being poisoned

• Help a baby or child with a foreign body in eyes, ears or nose

• Help a baby or child with an eye injury

• Help a baby or child with a bite or sting

• Help a baby or child who is suffering from the effects of extreme heat or cold

• Recognising signs of Meningitis

• Recognising signs of Sepsis

• Recognising signs of Asthma 

By studying this course you will:

• Develop your understanding of dealing with accidents and injuries
• Learn how CPR works with children
• Learn the correct action to take in an emergency
• Develop your confidence in dealing with injuries
• Understand how first aid skills are applied in everyday life
• Improve your personal skills
• Gain valuable team working and communication skills by taking part in practical activities

Your learning, knowledge and understanding will be continually assessed throughout the course.

The skills you will learn from this course will enable you:

• Provide first aid to infants and children
• Pursue a career in the care industry
• Progress on to a health-based course