Course Details

Description

The FIRST AID ESSENTIALS FOR CHILDREN course was developed by the Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa and provides hands-on practice in the skills of first aid for children in the home/school, including prevention, medical emergencies, trauma injuries, environmental emergencies, CPR, choking and the use of Automated External Defibrillators.

2Y Certificate Validity

The certificate will remain valid for 2 years after successful completion.

SACE Accredited

Accredited by the South African Council for Educators.

RCSA Accredited

Accredited by the Resuscitation Council of South Africa.

Content​

During the First Aid Essentials For Children course, attendees will learn:

  • Accident and injury prevention:
  1. Drowning prevention.
  2. Trauma prevention.
  3. Poisoning prevention.
  4. Burn prevention.
  5. Car safety.
  • Approaching an emergency and assessing the patient.
  • CPR.
  • Using an AED.
  • Recovery position.
  • Trauma emergencies:
  1. Bleeding.
  2. Head injuries.
  3. Eye injuries.
  4. Sprains.
  5. Fractures.
  6. Burns.
  • Breathing emergencies:
  1. Choking.
  2. Asthma.
  • Medical emergencies:
  1. Allergic reactions.
  2. Seizures and epilepsy.
  • Environmental emergencies:
  1. Human/animal bites.
  2. Insect bites and stings.
  3. Poisoning in children.

What You Will Receive

  • 20 page student workbook.

  • Mouth piece, gloves and pouch.

  • Certificate of attendance.

  • 10 SACE points.

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