PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID

 Description: Make sure you know what to do in an emergency. 

The Paediatric First Aid course is a relaxed course designed to give you an introduction to the skills needed for first aid with children.

During the course, participants will get expert instruction which will make for an excellent learning environment. Completing this course will help you, as a parent or childcare worker to deal with the various incidents which invariably occur as part of growing up, be they minor or otherwise. You can feel safe knowing that you have the skills required to do the right thing in an emergency.

It is designed to teach you:

• Head injury & meningitis
• Poisons, fits & seizures
• Allergies
• Respiratory disorders
• Burns & scalds
• Wounds, cuts. fractures, sprains & strains
• Conscious/unconscious child
• Recovery position
• Choking
• CPR

The Course is delivered by a qualified paediatric nurse and mother, who is familiar with all aspects of childcare, and can cover a wide range of issues, of which she has first hand experience. 

It takes approximately eight hours and you will receive a course completion certificate upon successfully completing the course.

Duration: 6 Hours

Max Number of Students: 12

Certification: Course completion certificate issued by Skillshop

Cost: €125 per person or €225 per couple - Group discounts available, please call.