Basic Life Support & Paediatric First Aid

This basic life support & paediatric first aid course is accredited by the CPD UK & IPHM. CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world.

This extensive CPD UK & IPHM accredited basic life support & paediatric first aid course has been designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to become an expert paediatric first aider, emergency care worker and will give you all the practical knowledge & credentials that you need to excel in your new role.

If you are aspiring to start your career as an paediatric first aider, emergency care worker or you just want to boost your knowledge and skills on paediatric first aid, basic life support, but don’t know where to start, then this basic life support & paediatric first aid course will set you up with the appropriate skills and expertise needed to take your professionalism to the next level.

This comprehensive basic life support & paediatric first aid course will give you all the necessary skills and a valuable insight into paediatric first aid, basic life support to boost your career towards senior positions and possibilities, by getting the essential skills and knowledge you’ll need from this basic life support & paediatric first aid course. There are always new skills to learn and new knowledge to accumulate when you work as a paediatric first aider, emergency care worker, this basic life support & paediatric first aid course will fully prepare you to embrace all of the essential skills and knowledge in this field.

Enrol today and get started on your journey to improve your career prospects with the latest skills and the power of self-belief!

Why Choose This Basic Life Support & Paediatric First Aid Course:

• Accredited by The CPD UK and International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM)
• FREE PDF & Hardcopy Certificate, Exam & 24/7 Support Included
• Dual (CPD UK and IPHM) accredited certificate in 1 single course
• Get trained by industry experts
• Easy to use and easy to follow
• Learn the most in-demand skills
• Expert tutors are always available for you via email
• Kickstart your career with quality training

***Additional GIFT***

• PDF & Hardcopy Certificate, MCQ Exam & 24/7 Support Included
• 2 Accreditation (CPD UK and IPHM) in 1 Course

Basic Life Support & Paediatric First Aid Course

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The basic life support & paediatric first aid is one of our most popular training courses and is perfect for those individuals who want to start a new career path as a paediatric first aider, emergency care worker, as well as established professionals who want to test their existing abilities and learn the latest techniques.

Course Curriculum

This comprehensive basic life support & paediatric first aid course has been divided into 25 interactive lessons. This makes for a more stimulating and comprehensive study of all the essential areas of paediatric first aid, basic life support, which also means that learners will be able to absorb the knowledge in manageable and intuitive segments and retain the vital information without even realising it.

This fully inclusive basic life support & paediatric first aid course includes the following modules:

Introduction

Principles & Role of a First Aider

• Three important Principles
• Preserve Life
• Prevent Deterioration
• Promote Recovery
• Responsibilities of a First Aider

First Aid Basics

• Things to be remembered
• Medications
• Dressing/Bandage
• Cleaning/Disinfectants
• Other Items
• Personal Protection Equipment

Managing an Emergency

• Prioritising Emergency
• What is Primary Survey
• The 7 Steps Approach
• The Emergency Action Plan
• Danger
• Response
• Shout
• Airway
• Breathing
• Circulation/CPR
• Defibrillator
• Recovery Position
• When to do the Recovery Position
• When not to do the Recovery Position
• How to do the Recovery Position

Unresponsive Infant/Child

• The common causes of unconsciousness
• Approach to an unconscious infant/child
• How to perform CPR on an infant
• How to perform CPR on a child
• The function of the defibrillator (AED)

Allergic Reaction

• Anaphylaxis
• How does anaphylaxis/anaphylactic shock occur
• Common Allergens
• How to Prevent an Allergic Reaction
• How to identify anaphylaxis/anaphylactic shock?

Asthma-Shortness of Breadth

• What causes an asthma attack?
• How to identify an asthma attack
• First aid for an asthma attack

Burns & Scalds

• Identify the various causes of burns
• Give first aid to burns/scalds

Cuts & Wounds, Bleeding & Shock

• Understand the different types of wounds
• Carry out first aid for bleeding casualties-CARE
• To manage a nose bleed
• Identify shock and treat accordingly

Choking

• Signs of choking
• Back thrust maneuver (Backslaps)
• Heimlich maneuver (Abdominal maneuver)

Diabetes

• What is diabetes?
• Symptoms of Paediatric Diabetes
• First Aid

Insect Bites & Rashes

• Common Type of Insect Bites
• Basic first aid for an insect bite
• Common childhood rashes

Eye Injury & Foreign Body

• Foreign particles (sand, dust, debris, objects)
• Chemical Burns
• Direct trauma-black eye
• Cuts or Punctures
• Remember
• Foreign Body in the Nose & Ear

Head & Bone Injuries

• The different types of head injuries
• Signs and symptoms of a head injury
• What to do after a head injury
• The common bone injuries
• What to do when bone injuries occur

Near Drowning

• What is Near Drowning
• Symptoms of Near Drowning
• First-Aid for Near Drowning

Poisoning

• What are Poisons
• Symptoms of Poisoning

Seizure

• What is a Seizure
• What needs to be done for Seizure
• Before the Seizure
• During the Seizure
• After the Seizure
• What not to do when you notice a Seizure
• When to Seek Medical Attention

Spinal Injuries

• What is Spinal Injury and why is it happen
• Spinal Cord Injury First Aid

BLS Assessment

• What is Primary Survey?
• Systematic Approach: DRSABCD
• Danger
• Response
• Shout for Help
• Breathing
• Compressions
• Defibrillation
• What is a Secondary Survey?
• Recommended Procedure for Secondary Survey

Basic Life Support Legislations

• UK Resuscitation Council Guidelines
• European Resuscitation Council COVID-19 Guidelines
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Respiratory & Hand Hygiene

The Recovery Position and CPR

• Respiratory Arrest & Symptoms
• Cardiac Arrest & its Signs
• Chain of Survival
• Heart Attack & Symptoms
• Recovery Position
• Recovery Position if Suspecting Spinal Injury
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Administering CPR with Rescue Breaths
• Hands-Only CPR
• Administering CPR during COVID 19
• Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR)
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment (ADRT)

Paediatric BLS

• What is Paediatric BLS?
• Primary Assessment
• SAFE Approach
• Recovery Position
• BLS Procedure for Infants
• BLS Procedure for Children
• Resuscitation of Older Children
• Infection Risks during Resuscitation
• Paediatric Choking Treatment
• Anaphylaxis
• Recognising the Symptoms
• Recommended Action Plan

Administering BLS to Adults

• Steps to Administer BLS to Adults
• BLS Sequence for Pregnant Women
• BLS for Obese People
• 2-Person CPR for Adults
• Choking
• Identifying the Severity of Choking in Adults
• Treating Choking
• Anaphylaxis
• Symptoms & Prevention
• Treating Anaphylaxis

Managing Other Emergencies

• Stroke
• Identifying Signs
• Treatment for Stroke
• Responding to Electric Shock
• Handling Drowning Emergencies
• Drowning Treatment
• Resuscitation for Drowning Victims
• Educating on Safety Procedures
• Symptoms
• Treatment

Conclusion

Learn how to increase your expertise in paediatric first aid, basic life support by taking the following modules of this popular basic life support & paediatric first aid course. This basic life support & paediatric first aid course has been specially crafted to allow you to extend your knowledge base in this area and provide excellent groundwork for adapting your skillset and requirements in your chosen job role.

Certificate of Completion

On completion of the course, you will be eligible to order your free PDF & Hardcopy certificate of course completion. There is a minimum postal charge applicable to obtain the hardcopy course completion certificate which is:

• Inside the UK = £6.49
• International Students = £17.49

CPD UK and IPHM Accredited Certificate of Achievement

On completion of the basic life support & paediatric first aid course, you will be eligible to obtain the CPD and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) to evidence your new skill and accomplishment, as well as your knowledge and skill set. You can also share this certificate with prospective employers and your professional network. The CPD and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) is available in PDF format, at the cost of £12, or a hardcopy can be sent via post at the cost of £35.

Compatibility

All the lessons in this basic life support & paediatric first aid course will only take a few minutes to complete, which means that it caters to every type of lifestyle and study method. Study breaks can be quickly scheduled, as can long and intensive periods of learning. You can make the most of your personal time, even if you only have 10 to 15 minutes free at any one time. Make this course work for you.

We don’t believe in placing time limits on learning, so you will never have to rush and complete a course before a strict deadline. Just concentrate on your goals and study in your own time and at your own pace with no unnecessary pressure.

Basic Life Support & Paediatric First Aid Course

This comprehensive basic life support & paediatric first aid course is ideal for anyone who is looking to improve their skills and move on to more challenging roles in this sector. Completion of the basic life support & paediatric first aid course will prove your learning potential and provide the impetus to boost their career into whatever direction they choose but gaining an up-to-date perspective of everything involving paediatric first aid, basic life support.

The basic life support & paediatric first aid course will provide both established professionals and relative newcomers to paediatric first aid, basic life support with some real advantages, earning impressive recognition and acquiring skills which will make any candidate’s CV stand out in a crowded marketplace

Basic Life Support & Paediatric First Aid Course

There is no previous experience or specific entry requirements needed to enrol into this basic life support & paediatric first aid course, any student from any background, and of any age, can enrol into this basic life support & paediatric first aid course and learn at their own pace.

As long as you are seventeen years old, have a basic knowledge of the English language and are relatively comfortable with rudimentary IT skills, you will be eligible to enrol into this basic life support & paediatric first aid course.

This basic life support & paediatric first aid course will bring you new opportunities and new possibilities in an changing job market. Gain the latest techniques, theories, knowledge and confidence that you need to procure the dream job you’ve been looking for. To achieve all this and to gather more valuable credits on your CV, first aid course could be a critical part of your future.

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