First Aid for Childhood Accidents

Description

First Aid for children – childhood accidents

This course is designed to give you theoretical knowledge to recognise something is wrong and help a child who has had an accident. This course does not cover care of an unconscious baby or child, or any childhood illnesses such as asthma, croup, breathing problems, fitting and seizures, meningitis, acute allergic reactions… these are available as separate modules.

This is an excellent First Aid Training package for parents and child carers to gain invaluable knowledge at their own time and pace.

The course consists of illustrated step by step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and short test yourself sections fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and on completion you will be able to print your Certificate.

It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course, or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical advice.

The Author has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within the course, however this course is merely a guide and the Author does not accept any liability or responsibility for any inaccuracies or for any mistreatment or misdiagnosis of any person, however caused.

The course material has been written by Emma Hammett, Qualified Nurse, First Aid Trainer and founder of First Aid for Life in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk

Course Contents:

Action in an emergency

Role of the First Aider

The Primary Survey – How to help in an Emergency

Breathing Problems

Choking

Drowning

How to help in an asthma attack

Wounds and bleeding

Shock

Fainting

Bites and Stings

Burns

Poisoning

Breaks, Sprains and Dislocations

Head Injuries

Spinal Injuries