Introduction to Paediatric First Aid
Online course
Tuesday 18th, 25th June, 2nd and 9th July 2024
6.45pm to 9.15pm
This is a free online course using Zoom.
This is a course aimed at people with little or no first aid knowledge regarding children and babies. It is a great introduction to Paediatric first aid and this will give the learner skills to be able to respond to everyday first aid emergencies, in the home and in the community.
- Describe how to safely and confidently respond to an emergency, and contact the relevant emergency service with effective communication – especially when communicating with children
- Describe why effective airway management, for a child and for an infant, is important
- Describe how to place an unconscious child or infant into the recovery position
- Identify a non-breathing child or infant – learn how to complete CPR effectively
- Describe and explain the effectiveness of using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Describe a child or infant with various ailments including a burns/scalds, asthma attacks and anaphylactic shock, as well as how to treatment them
- Identify the difference between gaging and choking and the difference treatments options for age groups
- Describe how to treat a child or infant having an epileptic seizure
- Identify signs and symptoms of flu, colds, high temperatures/low temperatures and febrile seizures
- List three signs and symptoms of meningitis & sepsis in children and infants
Who is this course for: This course will enable candidates to be able to assist a child or baby in an emergency. Unfortunately, children are unable to attend.
Previous Knowledge or Experience: No previous knowledge is required – come and learn some first aid skills, meet new people and have a lot of fun along the way
How will I learn: On-line, individual activities, discussion
How will I be assessed: Tutor demonstration/support/feedback and peer support
Next Steps: There is progression onto accredited courses in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (1 x day course) which are level 3 qualifications that qualify you in Emergency Paediatric first aid for three years from completion
This course is for parents/carers only, please do not bring babies/children along.
Participants will be required to use Zoom. No account is required
Not sure how to use Zoom? Check out these helpful videos: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206175806
This course is aimed at Hampshire residents aged 19+ Attendance is expected at each session to ensure that you get the most out of your learning experience and to minimise disruption for other learners. Please advise the venue/tutor of any absence you may have.
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