Standard Child Care First Aid and CPR -

Standard Child Care First Aid & CPR

Duration: 16 to 20 hours. Flexible scheduling options.

Comprehensive two-day course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills with a focus on childhood injuries and illnesses. Designed for those in the early childhood education industry or those who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies involving children and babies. Includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. Exceeds competitors standards by including injury prevention content, CPR and AED.

Instructor

Red Cross First Aid/CPR Instructor or Instructor Trainer

Completion Requirements

100% attendance, skills demonstration, sick and 75% min. passing grade on written exam

Certification

3-year certification in Standard Child Care First Aid, CPR Level B, and AED

Recertification: 6 to 8 hours

Course Content

Preparing to respond

The EMS system

Check, Call, Care

Airway emergencies

Breathing and circulation emergencies

First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest

Head and spine injuries

Bone, muscle and joint injuries

Severe allergic reactions

Wound care

Sudden medical emergencies

Environmental emergencies

Poisons

Childhood illnesses

Keeping children safe

Includes any other content required by specific legislation