Paediatric First Aid - Equipment and Procedures

The course begins by introducing you to the importance of paediatric first aid and who is responsible for assessing first-aid needs. Then we will explore what to keep in your paediatric first-aid kit in case of an emergency, the provision of basic medical care to children, primary and secondary surveys to assess and prioritise threatening conditions, and how to give infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Next, you will learn about the responsibilities of paediatric first aider, a 'workplace' first aider's duties, first-aid procedures, how to perform CPR on children and treating choking in children. Additionally, we will look at child injury statistics, common childhood injuries and accidents, and childhood safety.

Finally, we will look at the causes of bad breath in children, remedies, prevention and when to see a doctor. You never know when an emergency will happen, especially if you work with kids or have youngsters of your own. This course on paediatric first aid instructs you on how to carry out the appropriate action in the event of a child choking, injury, or illness. The infant or child's life may be saved if the proper steps are taken immediately. Enrol in this course today to learn a new and useful skill.