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First Aid for Parents and Child Carers

Overview

The First Aid for Parents and Child Carers training course is designed to equip parents, guardians, and individuals responsible for the care of children with the knowledge and skills to handle common medical emergencies that may arise in infants, children, and young people.

Who needs this qualification?

This type of training is particularly relevant for those who take care of children regularly, such as parents, babysitters, grandparents, teachers, and childcare professionals.

Why is this training important?

Parents and child carers are often the first responders in emergencies involving their children. Knowing first aid can help them provide immediate and appropriate care, which can significantly affect the outcome of an injury or medical incident.

Learning first aid techniques gives parents and child carers the confidence to handle emergencies effectively. This preparation can help reduce panic and stress during critical situations.

Course content

  • Unresponsive infant and child
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
  • Safely and effectively use an automated external defibrillator (AED)
  • Infant and child seizures
  • Choking
  • External bleeding
  • Burns and scalds
  • Fractures, dislocations, strains, and sprains
  • Allergic reactions
  • Meningitis
  • Asthma attack
  • Diabetic emergency

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Manage an infant or child who is unresponsive and NOT breathing normally
  • Manage an infant or child who is having a seizure
  • Recognise and assist an infant or child who is choking
  • Manage an infant or child with external bleeding
  • Know how to provide first aid to an infant or child with burns or scalds
  • Provide first aid to an infant or child with a suspected fracture or dislocation
  • Know how to provide first aid to an infant or child with a chronic medical condition
Certificated by: Ouch Learning and Development – approved by the FAIB
Duration: 3 Hours
Assessment: Practical assessment
Prerequisites: None
Validity of award: 3 years
Learner-to-trainer ratio: Maximum 12 learners per trainer
Delivery formats available: Face-to-face

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