Winners of IITD/FAS Training Company
of the Year 2008

Paediatric First Aid Course

Course Aim:

This one day course is specifically designed for parents, grandparents, babysitters and all those who require a basis for providing basic paediatric First Aid in an emergency situation. It is designed to assist participants in the treatment of minor accident / incident injuries and life saving skills. This is not a substitution for the Occupational First Aid course. Occupational First Aid is a certified and intensive 3 day course with more in depth, practical and theoretical examination of the role / responsibilities of the First Aider.

Course Objectives:

On completion of this course the participants will have a basic knowledge of Paediatric First Aid and what to do in the event of an emergency while waiting for a qualified person (Doctor, Ambulance personnel etc) to arrive at the scene.

Course Programme:

• Child CPR
• Epilepsy
• Convulsions
• Diabetes
• Head Injuries
• Unconsciousness
• Asthma
• Course De-Brief and Assessment
• Assess a situation (scene, casualty or casualties) quickly and safely
• Arrange for medical help (Doctor, Cardiac Ambulance etc)
• First Aid (A, C, B, C, D - Airway, C-spine, Breathing, Circulation, Disability),
• Life threatening conditions – shock, cardiac arrest, asphyxia, respiratory arrest
  

Training Methods:

Presentation, supplemented by videos, flipchart discussions and practical demonstrations throughout the course. Course handouts, training records, evaluation forms are also used.

Course Attendance:

• Maximum of 10 participants
• 1 day duration (or equivalent)
• All our instructors are registered with the OFAAA.
  

For further information please call us in Dublin or Cork or e-mail info@phoenixsafety.ie.

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