STA - First Aid Courses


STA- First Aid Courses

Emergency Pediatric First Aid

Course Overview : : This course develops ability to take sensible decisions with patience at right time because when the first aid emergency is for a child or infant the things are frightening. The techniques to handle a baby/child in emergency are different which makes this course exclusive for the children. It is an Excellent First Aid Training package for parents and guardians to gain invaluable knowledge at their own time and pace.

Duration

One day programme, Maximum 06 hours


Audience : For learners who have a specific responsibility at work to deliver basic pediatric first aid to children in a range of emergency first aid situations.

Objective : The difference between gagging or choking is important to recognize among children because choking is common. The CPR skills to the delicate lungs, and the first aid skills to the head injuries, burns and seizure etc. are to be developed.

Outline :

  • Understand the role and responsibility of the Paediatric First Aider
  • To perform emergency first aid to a child and baby
  • Treatment of unconscious casualty who is breathing - recovery position
  • Treatment of a unconscious casualty who is not breathing - CPR
  • Treatment of a choking casualty
  • Treatment of a casualty with external bleeding
  • Treatment of a casualty with a seizure
  • Treatment of a suspected injury to bones, muscles and joints
  • Treatment of a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries
  • Treatment of conditions affected eyes, ears and nose
  • Treatment of acute medical condition or sudden illness (Diabetes, Asthma, Allergic Reactions, Meningitis, Febrile Convulsions)

Practical : Students will practice the essential skills in small groups and will apply the above skills in scenario sessions during the course.

Accreditation Body : Dubai Corporation of Ambulance Services (DCAS), Safety Training Awards (STA), UK.

Certificate validity : Three years valid Certificate allover UAE and Two years valid certificate inside JAFZA Jurisdiction.