Paediatric First Aid Course

Description

This course is an excellent First Aid Training package for parents and child carers to gain invaluable knowledge at their own time and pace. It also serves as a superb resource for those with English as a Second Language to equip them with the vocabulary and language skills to pass a practical course and to refresh this vital knowledge on a regular basis.

This course covers CPR, choking, the recovery position, drowning, burns and much more. If you need an accredited or regulated First Aid training qualification to be Ofsted registered, it is necessary to undertake a practical First Aid course.

The course consists of illustrated step by step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and test yourself sections fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and print your Certificate on completion. You will have continuous access to the course for 12 months.

It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course, or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical advice.

The Author has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within the course, however this course is merely a guide and the Author does not accept any liability or responsibility for any inaccuracies or for any mistreatment or misdiagnosis of any person, however caused.

The course material has been written by Emma Hammett, Qualified Nurse, First Aid Trainer and founder of First Aid for Life in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk

Course contents:

Action in an emergency

Role of the First Aider

The Primary Survey – How to help in an Emergency

Unresponsive and Breathing

Recovery Position

Secondary Survey

Unconscious and not breathing

Resuscitation

Breathing Problems

Choking

Drowning

Asthma

Anaphylactic Shock

Wounds and bleeding

Shock

Bites and Stings

Burns

Poisoning

Breaks, Sprains and Dislocations

Head Injuries

Spinal Injuries

Fitting / Seizures / Convulsions

Extremes of body temperature

Medical conditions and childhood illnesses

Septicaemia / Sepsis

Meningitis

Diabetes