Paediatric First Aid

Persons who are working with children/infants such as primary school teachers

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To identify the actions required if first aid is needed to be administered to a child or infant. This will be achieved through theoretical and practical training.

Responsibilities of a first aider and medication authorisation form Primary Survey Recommended actions for Child/Infant CPR Recommended actions for choking child/infant Treatment for Shock/Bleeding Recognition and recommended actions for conditions including Asthma, Meningitis, Anaphylaxis, Epilepsy, Diabetes, Sickle Cell disease, Burns, Fractures, Poisoning, Head Injuries, Eye Injuries