COMPLIPLUS
Pediatric First Aid Training
The Pediatrics First Aid course focuses on emergency scenarios that are faced by professionals, including teachers, au pairs and playgroup leaders, looking after young children.
SAFETY TRAINING
The Paediatric First Aid course covers the following
- First aid kit
- First Aid – action planning
- Treatment of an unconscious casualty
- Resuscitation (child, infant and adult protocols)
- Choking (child, infant and adult protocols)
- Asthma and diabetic emergencies
- Paediatric First Aid
- Head injuries
- Seizures
- Bleeding
- Burns
- Sprains, strains and fractures
- Poisoning, bites and stings
- Foreign objects
- Childhood conditions (e.g. measles, meningitis and croup).
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Paediatric First Aid Training
On completion of this course learners will be able to;
- Explain the main components of relevant health and safety legislation
- Define the main components of the spinal column
- Explain the main risk factors for back injuries related to manual handling
- Describe the concepts of ergonomics
- Explain the manual handling risk assessment process
- To be able to carry out manual handling risk assessments
- Describe a range of controls to avoid and reduce the risk of injuries
- Apply the main principles of inanimate manual handling to a range of manual handling tasks
- Analyse the learner’s performance of manual handling techniques
- Develop inanimate manual handling training programmes
- Deliver effective manual handling training programmes
- Demonstrate understanding of adult learning principles
- Give effective instruction in practical manual handling techniques
Pediatric First Aid Training
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should take this course?
Professionals who work with young children, such as teachers, childcare providers, and parents.
Is there a certificate provided?
Yes, upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate of attendance from Compliplus.
Do I need any prior medical experience?
No, the course is designed for individuals with no prior medical knowledge.
What topics will be covered in the course?
The course will cover a wide range of first aid topics specific to children, including CPR, AED use, choking
Will there be hands-on practice?
Yes, the course includes hands-on practice sessions to help you develop practical skills.
Will the course cover first aid for infants as well as older children?
Yes, the course will address first aid for children of all ages.
Will we learn about common childhood illnesses and injuries?
Yes, the course will cover the most common illnesses and injuries that children may experience.
Will there be a focus on accident prevention?
Yes, the course will provide information on how to prevent common accidents involving children.
