This non-accredited information session teaches the skills and knowledge required to recognise emergencies and provide immediate and effective first aid treatment to children and babies suffering a sudden illness or injury.
This course is ideal for new parents and grandparents. Topics covered include but are not limited to CPR, Choking, Asthma, Allergic reactions, Bleeding, Burns, Childhood illnesses, Diabetes, and drug overdose.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Recognise common emergency situations involving babies and children
Perform basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for infants and children
Respond effectively to choking, asthma attacks and allergic reactions
Provide immediate first aid for injuries such as bleeding and burns
Identify signs of common childhood illnesses, medical emergencies and drug overdose and know when to seek further help
Participants must have the physical capacity to establish and maintain first aid facilities and equipment.
Participants must have literacy skills to complete documentation and read instructions.
Online study options: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
This certificate does not require renewal.
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
Face-to-Face: Face to Face contact time of at least 30 Mins
