This paediatric first aid awareness course is designed for anyone involved in the caregiving or supervision of children, including:

• Parents and family members
• Child carers and nursery workers
• Teachers and classroom assistants
• School administration and support staff
• Sports coaches
• Nannies and au-pairs.

This online paediatric first aid awareness course covers the following:

Fundamentals of first aid 

• Understanding what first aid is and its importance in caring for children.

Roles and responsibilities 

•  The duties of a paediatric first aider and creating emergency response protocols.

Emergency contacts

•  Information on who to contact in different emergencies.

First aid kit essentials

• Specifics of what should be included in a children’s first aid kit.

Primary survey and assessment

• Techniques for assessing an unconscious child or infant.

CPR and recovery position

• Step-by-step instructions on performing CPR and placing children and infants in the recovery position.

Choking hazards

•  Identifying and managing choking incidents in children and infants.

Handling minor injuries

• Treatment for bruises, grazes, eye infections, bee stings, and animal bites.

Managing burns 

• How to care for various types of burns.

Recognising and responding to anaphylaxis

•  Signs of severe allergic reactions and emergency interventions.

The aims of this paediatric first aid awareness elearning course are to:

• To enhance knowledge and skills related to paediatric first aid.
• To empower caregivers to recognise and treat common childhood injuries and illnesses effectively.

This paediatric first aid awareness e-learning course will:

• Define first aid and its critical role in paediatric care.
• Outline the roles and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider, emphasising both emergency and routine scenarios.
• Demonstrate the sequence of the 4 Bs (Breathing, Bleeding, Burns, and Bones) and their application in first aid.
• Illustrate proper techniques for performing CPR and placing children and infants in the recovery position.
• Teach effective responses to paediatric emergencies, including handling seizures, burns, choking, and anaphylaxis.
• Guide on treating minor injuries such as bruises, grazes, and nosebleeds, and managing major bleeding.
• Identify signs and symptoms of common childhood illnesses and allergies, guiding appropriate first aid responses.
• Equip caregivers with strategies to manage different choking incidents in children and babies.