In this free online course, learn the fundamental skills of paediatric first aid for children and infants. Paediatric first aid is essential knowledge for any parent or adult who works with children. This course teaches all you need to know, from the role of first responders to some of the standard equipment and techniques you will need as a first responder. Study the procedure for CPR in children and infants, treatments required for common injuries and the effects of acute illness and psychological first aid treatment for children.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 187467 |
| Course Category | First Aid, Health Care |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 4-5 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Explain what paediatric first aid is and the role of first responders • Outline the process of initial assessment and the importance of prioritising treatment for infants and children • Describe the cardiopulmonary resuscitation ( CPR) process, CPR transfer and the AED in children and infants • Explain various illnesses, their triggers and how to administer first aid in these situations • Explain the effects of acute medical conditions, ranging from minor injuries to life-threatening emergencies • Discuss the potential risks and hazards that exist in different environments. • Summarise the limitations of first aiders' medical skills and the need to engage emergency services • Outline how to recognise and treat conditions caused by heat or cold |
| Course Code | 4771 |
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