Basic Paediatric First Aid

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Total: £520.00(Exc VAT)
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Course Title:  Basic Paediatric First Aid

Course length Full Day

Maximum number to attend, priced per delegate, please call 01376 573999 for additional delegates

This course is aimed at all staff who require the knowledge and skills of basic first aid.

The course includes CPR and choking. All delegates are expected to participate in the practical aspects of the course.

Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria

Introduction

Understand the definitions of a child/Infant

What is First Aid?

Identify childhood injuries and illnesses.

Discuss relevant legislation

Discuss the aims of First Aid

Identify the need for establishing consent to provide first aid.

Complete an accident report form.

Incident Assessment 

Conduct a scene survey.

Conduct a primary survey of a casualty.

Give examples of when to call for help.

Management of an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally

Assess an infant/child’s level of consciousness.

Open an infant/child’s airway and check breathing.

Explain why it is important to place an unconscious infant/child into the recovery position.

Place an unresponsive infant/child in the recovery position.

Management of an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally 

Recognise the need to commence Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. (12.1)

Demonstrate Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation using a manikin. (12.1)

Management of the choking casualty

Describe how to identify an infant/child with a

Partially blocked airway

Completely blocked airway

Administer first aid to an infant/child who is choking. (12.1)

Identification and appropriate first aid treatment for emergencies

Recognise signs and symptoms of the following conditions:  

Anaphylaxis

Burns / Scalds

Cuts / grazes

Head injury

Meningitis

Febrile convulsions


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