Paediatric First Aid Course

Units of Competency

• Parental anxiety and intuition: Understanding the emotional response of caring for children in emergencies and the importance of trusting your instincts

• REACH program: Communication and assessment strategies for effectively managing children and distressed parents in emergency situations

• Anatomical differences between adults and paediatrics: Key physiological differences that influence first aid treatment for infants and children

• Choking and foreign body airway obstruction: Recognising and managing choking incidents in babies and children

• Paediatric resuscitation and CPR: Hands-on training in CPR techniques, including modifications for infants and young children

• Allergies and anaphylaxis: Identifying allergic reactions and administering first aid, including the use of auto-injectors such as EpiPens

• Febrile convulsions and fever management: Understanding causes and providing appropriate first aid response for febrile seizures and high temperatures

• Head injuries: Assessment and first aid management of head trauma in children

• Fractures and dislocations: Recognising and responding to bone and joint injuries in paediatric patients

• Wound care: Effective cleaning, dressing and management of cuts and injuries in children

• Burns: Identifying burn severity and applying appropriate first aid treatment for paediatric burns

• Bleeding control: Techniques for managing blood loss in infants and children

• Gastroenteritis: Recognising symptoms and providing initial first aid care for gastrointestinal illness

• Rashes: Identifying common childhood rashes and knowing when medical attention is required

• Medication guidance: Safe administration considerations for medications in children

• Support services: Accessing resources and support networks for caregivers during emergencies