First aid training with AMN Training Sussex

Two Day Early Years (Paediatric) First Aid Course

This two day course is aimed at all levels. It is a comprehensive introduction to first aid and covers recognition & care of unwell children. It is specifically designed to give more information about first aid and the immediate treatment of common childhood conditions.

This course is ideal for child minders, child carers, playgroups & people working with, or caring for, children of all ages. It meets the current Ofsted and Surestart requirements and conforms with the Resuscitation Council Guidelines providing evidence for employees working towards an N.V.Q. in Childcare & Education.

By the end of the course you will have an understanding of basic first aid, be able to deal with a life saving situations such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Develop the skills needed to treat everyday illness or accidents with confidence.

Topics covered:

PLANNING & DEALING WITH FIRST AID EMERGENCIES
RESUSCITATING BABIES & CHILDREN
TREATMENT OF AN UNCONSCIOUS CASUALTY (RECOVERY POSITION)
RECOGNISING & DEALING WITH CHOKING
RECOGNISING & DEALING WITH SHOCK
RESPONDING TO ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK
RECOGNISING & RESPONDING TO ELECTRIC SHOCK
RESPONDING APPROPRIATELY TO: BURNS & SCALDS / FRACTURES / HEAD INJURY
POISONING / FOREIGN BODIES (EYES, EARS & NOSE)
DEALING WITH BITES & STINGS
PROBLEMS CAUSED BY THE EFFECTS OF EXTREME HEAT OR COLD
ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF A CHILD WHO IS BLEEDING
TREATMENT OF GENERAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS SUCH AS EYE INJURY, ASTHMA, DIABETES, EPILEPSY, MENINGITIS & FEBRILE CONVULSION