Home Training First Aid Courses Caring For Kids
Caring For Kids PDF Print E-mail
DSCF4195This training offers participants the opportunity to acquire/reinforce the skills required to initiate emergency care measures for ill or injured children until the emergency passes or advanced aid arrives. Caring for Kids focuses on the 0-8 year old age group. 
The short training program is considered relevant for:
  • Parents/guardians of young children
  • Baby sitters
  • Child care workers
  • Grandparents

Pre-Entry Standard: None Apply
DSCF4193
  • Training is delivered over 2 x ½ days; or 1 full day
  • Minimum age: 14
  • Mothers of babies being nursed are welcome to bring the child with them when they attend this course
Topics include:
DRABCD Action Plan; resuscitation; the unwell child; wounds, bleeding, shock; burns; heat and cold emergencies; limb injuries; facial injuries; abdominal and pelvic injuries; poisons, bites and stings; spinal injuries and immunisation information
  • Caring for Kids is not equivalent to Apply First Aid.
DSCF4189   
Assessment:
  • Ongoing observation assessment of practical skills
  • A Statement of Completion ‘Caring for Kids’ is awarded following the successful completion of this training.

To maintain proficiency and current competence at this level of first aid training, St John (NT) recommends re-validation every 12 months.

 

Events

All Events

No current events.


Poll

Would you be interested in doing the theory component of a first aid course online?
 

Search




Contact St John Ambulance

Contact St John Ambulance
Australia in your local area;

Call: 1300 360 455
Or: (08) 8922 6200

Website Feedback

panel-emergency

 

Home | Volunteers | Training | Kits & Products | Site Map | Feedback
Login
Mission Statement: To be the leading provider of first aid, ambulance and related health services in Australia.
© copyight 2010 St John Ambulance Australia Inc.