Paediatric Emergency First Aid
8 Hours
TLT
CPD Accredited
Compliant With:
Resuscitation Council UK
Overview
This course provides essential first aid training focused on infants and children, equipping participants with the skills needed to respond confidently to emergency situations.
Designed for those responsible for the care of children, the course covers the recognition and management of a range of paediatric emergencies. Training is practical, clear, and focused on real-life scenarios.
Who is this course for?
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Parents and carers
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Nursery and childcare staff
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Teachers and school staff
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Childminders and babysitters
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Anybody who has responsability for children
The course provides a solid foundation in life-saving first aid, giving participants the confidence to respond effectively in emergency situations.
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Course Contents
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Roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
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Scene safety and initial assessment
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Primary survey for infants and children (DRCABC approach)
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for infants and children
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Management of an unresponsive child or infant
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Choking (infant and child)
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Febrile seizures
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Bleeding and shock
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Minor injuries (cuts, bumps, burns)
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Communication with emergency services
Resources
British Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org.uk/first-aid/learn-first-aid
British Heart Foundation: https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/how-to-do-cpr/how-to-do-cpr-on-a-child-or-baby