WHAT WE COVER?

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Understand the role of the first-aider including reference to: the importance of preventing cross infection, and the use of available equipment

• Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency

• Provide first aid to a casualty who is unconscious

• Provide CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation

• Provide first aid to a casualty who is choking

• Provide first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding

• Provide first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock

• Provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds)

• Provide first aid using a defibrillator

WHAT WE COVER?

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Understand the role of the first-aider including reference to: the importance of preventing cross infection, and the use of available equipment

• Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency

• Provide first aid to a casualty who is unconscious

• Provide CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation

• Provide first aid to a casualty who is choking

• Provide first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding

• Provide first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock

• Provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds).

• Provide first aid to a casualty who is suffering from bites or stings.

• Provide first aid to a casualty who is suffering from electrocution, asthma, epilepsy, anaphylaxis.

• Provide first aid using a defibrillator

• Record and report accidents, injuries and illness to meet HSE requirements

• Look after and ensure first aid kits meet requirement

Unit/Day 1: Emergency Paediatric First Aid 

Unit/Day 2: Managing Paediatric Illness, Injury and Emergencies