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First Aid and Resuscitation
Updated: 28 Mar 2025
Updated: 28 Mar 2025
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Duration Minimum 30 mins
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The Paediatric First Aid course provides healthcare professionals, childminders, teachers, and caregivers with the essential knowledge to respond confidently to medical emergencies involving infants and children. This training is aligned with the latest Resuscitation Council UK (Resus UK) guidelines and UK best practices in paediatric first aid.
Participants will explore paediatric-specific considerations, including the physiological differences between children and adults, and learn tailored approaches to emergency care. The course covers a wide range of scenarios, including airway and respiratory emergencies, circulatory crises, injuries, and medical conditions such as seizures and anaphylaxis. It also introduces life-saving techniques, including CPR, the recovery position, and the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
In addition to physical first aid, this course focuses on psychological first aid, offering strategies for effective communication and emotional support for children and families during emergencies. Preventive measures to reduce risks and promote safety in everyday environments are also discussed, ensuring participants are prepared to deliver informed, compassionate care when needed most.
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Learning Outcomes.
By the end of this course,participants will be able:
To understand the principles of paediatric first aid, including legal and ethical considerations and child-specific care needs.
To assess and manage paediatric emergencies using primary and secondary survey techniques, CPR, and AEDs.
To recognise and respond to airway and respiratory emergencies, such as choking, asthma, and respiratory distress.
To identify and manage circulatory emergencies and common injuries, including burns, wounds, and fractures.
To respond effectively to paediatric medical and environmental emergencies, such as seizures, anaphylaxis, and drowning.
To provide psychological first aid, addressing the emotional needs of children and their families during emergencies.
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Contents.
01
Introduction to Paediatric First Aid
Principles, importance, and legal and ethical considerations.
03
Airway and Respiratory Emergencies
Managing choking, asthma attacks, and respiratory distress.
05
First Aid for Common Injuries
Responding to burns, fractures, head injuries, and wounds.
08
Emergency Equipment Use
Understanding oxygen therapy, inhalers, and other paediatric-specific tools.
06
Medical Emergencies
Addressing conditions such as seizures, anaphylaxis, diabetic emergencies, and poisoning.
09
Psychological First Aid
Supporting children and families emotionally during emergencies.
02
CPR, Recovery Position, and AED Use
Life-saving techniques specific to children and infants.
04
Circulatory Emergencies
Recognising and treating shock, cardiac arrest, and severe bleeding.
07
Environmental Emergencies
Managing hypothermia, drowning, and heat-related conditions.
10
Preventive Strategies
Minimising risks and promoting safety in homes, schools, and other child-focused environments.
The Paediatric First Aid course equips participants with the knowledge to handle paediatric emergencies with confidence. Covering CPR, injury management, medical crises, and psychological first aid, this course ensures caregivers can deliver life-saving care while addressing the emotional needs of children and their families. Aligned with UK guidelines, it promotes safety, preparedness, and well-being in all child-focused settings.
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