| Course Content |
|---|
| The Red Cross |
| Responding to Emergencies |
| The EMS system |
| Check, Call, Care |
| Airway emergencies |
| Breathing and Circulation emergencies – Child and baby |
| First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest – Child and baby |
| Wound care |
| Head, Neck and Spinal Injuries |
| Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries |
| Sudden Medical Emergencies |
| Environmental Illness |
| Poisons |
| Caring for Children |
| Course Dates and Registration Details |
| COURSE PRICE: $104.76 |
| Emergency Child Care with CPR B & AED | |
|---|---|
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Course Duration | 1-Day, 9 hours in-person |
| Certification Valid for | 3 years |
| Accepted by the BC Child Care Licensing Regulation | Yes |
Introduction
The Essential Emergency Child Care Course is specifically designed for caregivers and individuals living with children and infants. This comprehensive course focuses on equipping participants with essential injury prevention skills, as well as vital first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR and AED) techniques specifically tailored for children and infants. By enrolling in this course, caregivers will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to create a safe environment for children, respond effectively in emergency situations, and potentially save lives.
Course Overview
- Understanding the Red Cross and Emergency Response Systems:
- Explore the role of the Red Cross in emergency preparedness and response.
- Learn how to effectively respond to emergencies, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and infants.
- Responding to Emergencies:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of emergency response protocols and procedures.
- Learn how to assess the scene, prioritize actions, and provide appropriate care to children and infants in emergency situations.
- Check, Call, Care:
- Master the essential steps of checking the child’s or infant’s condition, calling for help, and providing initial care.
- Understand the importance of rapid response and effective communication during emergencies.
- Airway Emergencies:
- Learn how to recognize and respond to airway emergencies, such as choking incidents in children and infants.
- Acquire the necessary skills to clear airway obstructions and administer appropriate techniques for maintaining airway patency.
- Breathing and Circulation Emergencies – Child and Baby:
- Develop the skills and knowledge to handle breathing and circulation emergencies specific to children and infants.
- Learn techniques for providing rescue breathing and CPR tailored to the unique physiology of children and infants.
- First Aid for Respiratory and Cardiac Arrest – Child and Baby:
- Understand the signs and symptoms of respiratory and cardiac arrest in children and infants.
- Acquire the necessary skills to perform life-saving techniques, including CPR and proper usage of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in pediatric cases.
- Wound Care:
- Learn effective wound care techniques for children and infants, including cleaning, dressing, and preventing infection.
- Understand the importance of proper wound management in minimizing complications and promoting healing.
- Head, Neck, and Spinal Injuries:
- Gain knowledge and skills to recognize and respond to head, neck, and spinal injuries in children and infants.
- Learn proper immobilization techniques to prevent further harm and ensure the well-being of the child or infant.
- Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries:
- Understand how to identify and provide first aid for bone fractures, muscle strains, and joint injuries in children and infants.
- Learn techniques for immobilization and pain management specific to pediatric cases.
- Sudden Medical Emergencies:
- Develop the ability to identify and respond to sudden medical emergencies, such as seizures or allergic reactions, in children and infants.
- Acquire the knowledge to provide immediate care and seek appropriate medical assistance.
- Environmental Illness:
- Learn how to recognize and respond to environmental illnesses, including heatstroke, hypothermia, and allergic reactions.
- Understand preventive measures and appropriate first aid interventions for children and infants in various environmental situations.
- Poisons:
- Gain knowledge of common household poisons and potential hazards for children and infants.
- Learn how to respond to poison ingestion or exposure and administer appropriate first aid.
- Caring for Children:
- Explore essential aspects of child care, including hygiene, nutrition, and promoting overall well-being.
- Understand age-appropriate developmental milestones and how to create a nurturing and safe environment for children and infants.
Enroll today and become a confident and competent caregiver, capable of providing immediate care and potentially saving lives!
