Paediatric First Aid Course

Paediatric First Aid Course

Course Overview

This 1-day Paediatric First Aid course is designed to equip participants with the vital skills to respond confidently to medical emergencies involving babies and children. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or childcare provider, this course provides practical, hands-on training tailored to the unique needs of paediatric care.

What You Will Learn

👶 Child & Infant CPR

• Age-appropriate CPR techniques
• Chest compressions and rescue breaths for infants (under 1 year) and children (1–8 years)
• Use of barrier devices (e.g. face shields)

⚡ AED Use for Children

• Safe use of Automated External Defibrillators on children
  

🫁 Choking Response

• Choking signs and intervention:
  • Back blows and chest thrusts for infants
  • Abdominal thrusts for children
  • Managing unconscious choking incidents

🚨 Common Childhood Emergencies

• Febrile seizures
• Asthma attacks
• Diabetic emergencies
• Allergic reactions & anaphylaxis (EpiPen use)
• Breathing difficulties

🩹 Injury & Illness Management

• Wound care and bleeding control
• Head injuries and concussion awareness
• Burns and scalds
• Fractures and suspected spinal injuries
• Shock: recognition and response

🧍 Care of the Unconscious Child

• Recovery position for infants and children
• Monitoring vital signs
• Basic spinal precautions

🧼 Infection Prevention & Child-Specific Hygiene

• Use of gloves and hand hygiene
• Preventing cross-contamination in childcare settings

Course Details

• Duration: 1 Day
• Assessment: Practical, skills-based evaluation
• Certification: Valid for 2 years (meets national childcare standards)

Who Should Attend?

• Childcare workers & crèche staff
• Primary school teachers & SNA personnel
• Parents, guardians, babysitters
• After-school and youth club leaders

Course Benefits

✅ Child-specific emergency response training
✅ Practical CPR & choking procedures for infants and children
✅ Confidence to act swiftly and calmly in paediatric emergencies