Paediatric First Aid

Your trainer is a currently practising Emergency Nurse Practitioner, working in a London teaching hospital who regularly teaches medical students as part of their training, so you really are learning first hand.

The course is of 3 hours duration and costs £75 per person

Refreshments and course notes provided, as well as a Paediatric First Aid book to take home.

Accidents in the home are the most common cause of child death and injury. This essential course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence  to deal with any emergency situation with your child.

Course content includes:

  • Paediatric Resuscitation and Basic Life Support
  • Choking & Breathing Difficulties
  • Drowning
  • Seizures (Fits)
  • Falls & Head Injuries
  • Burns & Scalds
  • Cuts & Bleeding
  • Poisoning
  • Infections (including meningitis)
  • Anaphylaxis and Allergic Reaction
  • Dealing with objects in nose and ears
  • Understanding SIDS (cot death) and guidelines for prevention, and what to do if you find your baby in difficulty