First Aid

Part 1 is a practical training session under the guidance of one of our fun, dynamic and experienced trainers guiding you through all the practical life-saving techniques.

Part 2 is an online e-learning module which can be done either before or after the practical training session on any computer or mobile device. You will receive a link to the e-learning module when you book the course.

Our paediatric first aid course covers the following subjects:

• The aims of First Aid, the role of the paediatric first aider
• Accident reporting and first aid kits
• The Primary Assessment
• Infant, child and adult resuscitation (CPR)
• Recovery position and Secondary Survey
• Infant, child and adult choking
• Epilepsy and seizures
• Meningitis
• Asthma
• Allergic reactions and anaphylactic shock
• Shock, bleeds & minor injuries
• Fractures, dislocations, sprains & strains
• Head, neck and spinal injuries
• Croup
• Sickle Cell Anaemia
• Diabetes
• Poisons
• Bites & stings
• Electrical shocks, burns & scalds
• Drowning
• Extreme temperatures: heat stroke, hypo and hyperthermia