4.68 (666 Ratings)

Paediatric First Aid

What I will learn?

  • Prioritising the scene
  • Unconscious baby and child
  • Baby and child not breathing CPR
  • Choking baby and child
  • Wounds and bleeds
  • Shock
  • First aid kits and hygiene techniques
  • Burns and scalds
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Foreign body in eyes, ears and nose
  • Recording, reporting accidents
  • Managing fractures
  • Head, neck and a back injuries
  • Conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose
  • Chronic medical conditions or sudden illness including sickle cell anaemia, diabetes, asthma, meningitis and febrile convulsions
  • Effects of extreme heat and cold
  • Electric shock
  • This 12 hour Paediatric First Aid course is our most comprehensive paediatric first aid qualification. The course is a blend of online distance learning (6 hours) as well as a day of practical learning in the classroom with our expert instructors (6 hours). The distance learning can be completed in your own time, at your own pace, from any device. The classroom day allows students to learn the practical skills required when dealing with an emergency related to children and babies.

Course Curriculum

Introduction

  • Introduction to the Paediatric First Aid e-Learning
    01:59

Module 1. Be able to assess an incident.

Module 2. Be able to manage an Infant or Child who is unresponsive and breathing normally.

Module 3. Be able to manage an Infant or Child who is unresponsive and NOT breathing normally

Module 4. Be able to manage an Infant or Child who is having a seizure

Module 5. Manage an Infant or Child who is wounded and bleeding.

Module 6. Recognise and assist an Infant or Child who is choking

Module 7. Manage an Infant or Child who is in shock (from severe blood loss)

Module 8. Manage an Infant or Child who is suffering from an Anaphylactic shock.
Managing Paediatric Illness and Injury

Module 9. Manage an Infant or Child who has had an electric shock

Module 10. Know how to provide First Aid to an Infant or Child with burns or scalds

Module 11. Be able to provide first aid to an infant or a child with a suspected fracture or dislocation

Module 12. Be able to provide First Aid to an Infant or Child with a Head, Neck or Back injury

Module 13. Know how to provide First Aid to an Infant or Child who has been poisoned

Module 14. Know how to provide First Aid to an Infant or Child with a foreign body in eyes, ears and nose

Module 15. Know how to provide First Aid to an Infant or Child with an eye injury

Module 16.1- 2 Describe how to recognise and treat the severity of bites and stings to an Infant or Child and respond accordingly

Module 17. Know how to provide First Aid to an Infant or Child who is experiencing the effects of extreme heat or cold

Module 18. Know how to provide First Aid to an Infant or Child with a chronic medical condition

Module 19. Understand the role and responsibility of a First Aider

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Student Ratings & Reviews

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DH
20 hours ago
Clear and informative course
AP
24 hours ago
Easy to use & clear instructions
SH
2 days ago
Great course, very informative
DA
3 days ago
All good!
CG
3 days ago
It was helpfull!
NS
5 days ago
Easy to use set out good
JP
5 days ago
Yes. Helped me remember some of the things I had forgotten and any changes.
SH
5 days ago
Very informative and helpful
SA
5 days ago
Very useful and informative course. Thank you!
KL
6 days ago
Yes, it was very informative
YC
6 days ago
Good
MK
6 days ago
very good
It was good but having ADHD and dyslexia, i wish there was more information about the written test on the day as it has given me a lot of aniexty not knowing. i emailed but still no clear answer
SM
6 days ago
Clear explanations on each module
AF
7 days ago
good experience
LF
7 days ago
was a great practical session thanks to paul
YB
7 days ago
Very helpful
AK
7 days ago
it was easy to read and listen to the videos.
VM
1 week ago
it was good
LA
1 week ago
It was very knowledgeable
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Requirements

  • Recommended System Requirements:
  • • Browser: Up to date web browser
  • • Video: Up to date video drivers
  • • Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
  • • Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
  • Please be informed that the pass rate is 90%. ​The system does not include quizzes in the final grade calculation.​

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