The paediatric first aid and basic life support is a popular training course, ideal for anyone who is looking to kickstart their career as a paediatric first aider, emergency care worker, as well as professionals who want to test their existing skills and knowledge. If you want to gain an in-depth understanding of paediatric first aid, basic life support, then this program is perfect for you.
This online paediatric first aid and basic life support course come with lifetime access with no time limit for completion. Each module of this paediatric first aid and basic life support is fully accessible from a tablet, mobile or laptop, as long as there is a secure internet connection.
Course Syllabus:
We have divided the paediatric first aid and basic life support course into 25 user-friendly modules, covering all fundamental areas of paediatric first aid,basic life support to provide learners with the relevant skills and industry knowledge to take their career to the next level.
This comprehensive paediatric first aid and basic life support course includes the following modules:
Introduction
Principles & Role of a First Aider
- Three important Principles
- Preserve Life
- Prevent Deterioration
- Promote Recovery
- Responsibilities of a First Aider
First Aid Basics
- Things to be remembered
- Medications
- Dressing/Bandage
- Cleaning/Disinfectants
- Other Items
- Personal Protection Equipment
Managing an Emergency
- Prioritising Emergency
- What is Primary Survey
- The 7 Steps Approach
- The Emergency Action Plan
- Danger
- Response
- Shout
- Airway
- Breathing
- Circulation/CPR
- Defibrillator
- Recovery Position
- When to do the Recovery Position
- When not to do the Recovery Position
- How to do the Recovery Position
Unresponsive Infant/Child
- The common causes of unconsciousness
- Approach to an unconscious infant/child
- How to perform CPR on an infant
- How to perform CPR on a child
- The function of the defibrillator (AED)
Allergic Reaction
- Anaphylaxis
- How does anaphylaxis/anaphylactic shock occur
- Common Allergens
- How to Prevent an Allergic Reaction
- How to identify anaphylaxis/anaphylactic shock?
Asthma-Shortness of Breadth
- What causes an asthma attack?
- How to identify an asthma attack
- First aid for an asthma attack
Burns & Scalds
- Identify the various causes of burns
- Give first aid to burns/scalds
Cuts & Wounds, Bleeding & Shock
- Understand the different types of wounds
- Carry out first aid for bleeding casualties-CARE
- To manage a nose bleed
- Identify shock and treat accordingly
Choking
- Signs of choking
- Back thrust maneuver (Backslaps)
- Heimlich maneuver (Abdominal maneuver)
Diabetes
- What is diabetes?
- Symptoms of Paediatric Diabetes
- First Aid
Insect Bites & Rashes
- Common Type of Insect Bites
- Basic first aid for an insect bite
- Common childhood rashes
Eye Injury & Foreign Body
- Foreign particles (sand, dust, debris, objects)
- Chemical Burns
- Direct trauma-black eye
- Cuts or Punctures
- Remember
- Foreign Body in the Nose & Ear
Head & Bone Injuries
- The different types of head injuries
- Signs and symptoms of a head injury
- What to do after a head injury
- The common bone injuries
- What to do when bone injuries occur
Near Drowning
- What is Near Drowning
- Symptoms of Near Drowning
- First-Aid for Near Drowning
Poisoning
- What are Poisons
- Symptoms of Poisoning
Seizure
- What is a Seizure
- What needs to be done for Seizure
- Before the Seizure
- During the Seizure
- After the Seizure
- What to do when you notice a Seizure
- What not to do when you notice a Seizure
- When to Seek Medical Attention
Spinal Injuries
- What is Spinal Injury and why is it happen
- Some of the signs and symptoms of severe spinal cord injury
- Spinal Cord Injury First Aid
BLS Assessment
- What is Primary Survey?
- Systematic Approach: DRSABCD
- Danger
- Response
- Shout for Help
- Airway
- Breathing
- Compressions
- Defibrillation
- What is a Secondary Survey?
- Recommended Procedure for Secondary Survey
Basic Life Support Legislations
- UK Resuscitation Council Guidelines
- European Resuscitation Council COVID-19 Guidelines
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Guidance with WHO Recommended Action Checks
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Respiratory & Hand Hygiene
The Recovery Position and CPR
- Respiratory Arrest & Symptoms
- Cardiac Arrest & its Signs
- Chain of Survival
- Heart Attack & Symptoms
- Recovery Position
- Recovery Position if Suspecting Spinal Injury
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Administering CPR with Rescue Breaths
- Hands-Only CPR
- Administering CPR during COVID 19
- Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR)
- Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment (ReSpect)
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment (ADRT)
Paediatric BLS
- What is Paediatric BLS?
- Paediatric BLS Algorithm for Single Rescuer
- Primary Assessment
- SAFE Approach
- Recovery Position
- BLS Procedure for Infants
- BLS Procedure for Children
- Resuscitation of Older Children
- Infection Risks during Resuscitation
- Paediatric Choking Treatment
- Anaphylaxis
- Recognising the Symptoms
- Recommended Action Plan
Administering BLS to Adults
- Steps to Administer BLS to Adults
- BLS Sequence for Pregnant Women
- BLS for Obese People
- 2-Person CPR for Adults
- Difference between Compressions on Adult versus Child
- Choking
- Identifying the Severity of Choking in Adults
- Treating Choking
- Anaphylaxis
- Symptoms & Prevention
- Treating Anaphylaxis
- Administering Adrenaline Auto-Injectors during Emergency
Managing Other Emergencies
- Stroke
- Identifying Signs
- Treatment for Stroke
- Responding to Electric Shock
- Handling Drowning Emergencies
- Drowning Treatment
- Resuscitation for Drowning Victims
- Educating on Safety Procedures
- Diabetic Hypoglycaemia and Hyperglycaemia
- Symptoms
- Treatment
Conclusion
Certificate of Completion
On completion of the paediatric first aid and basic life support course, you will be eligible to obtain your free PDF certificate of course completion.
CPD UK and IPHM Accredited Certificate of Achievement
On successful completion of the paediatric first aid and basic life support course, you will be eligible to order your CPD UK and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) as proof of your new skill. You can also share this certificate with prospective employers and your professional network. You/your employer can verify your certificate through our website.
