Recognised by the National Child Minders Association (NCMA) and Pre-School Learning Alliance (PLA). This course is suitable for members of the above organisations, and those requiring a detailed knowledge of First Aid for young children combined with Appointed Person requirements. This course can also be run for members of other groups or the public.
Please ensure all delegates are free of any condition that will prohibit them from participating fully during the practical aspects of the course.
The certification achieved at the end of the course is valid for three years. Re-certification is achieved by repeating the course in three years time.
Course Duration
2-Days (12 hours excluding breaks & lunch where applicable)
Course Outline
- Accidents: How and what type occur
- Unconscious Casualty: Adult/ Child/ Infant
- Resuscitation: Adults/ Children/ Infants
- Contents of the First Aid Kit
- Dealing with blood loss and shock
- Burns and scalds
- Causes of unconsciousness
- Electric Shock
- Foreign objects
- Recognition and management of fractures
- Administration of medication
- Recognition of infectious diseases and minor illnesses
- Recording and reporting – NCMA/ PLA & HSE
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