Course Description
Basic one-day course offering an overview of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills with a focus on childhood injuries and illnesses. Course is designed for those in the early childhood education industry as well as for parents/caregivers. Includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. Exceeds competitors’ standards by including injury prevention content, CPR and AED.
Duration
8 hours. Flexible scheduling options.
Instructor
Red Cross First Aid Instructor or Instructor Trainer.
COURSE DATES, TIMES, REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
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EMERGENCY CHILD CARE - FULL COURSE
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Completion Requirements
100% attendance, skills demonstration, and 75% min. passing grade on written exam.
Certification
3-year certification in Emergency Child Care First Aid, CPR Level B, and AED.
Recertification
6–8 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
- Wound care
- Severe allergic reactions
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental emergencies
- Poisons
- Keeping children safe
*Includes any other content required by specific legislation
Take-Home Material
Red Cross Child Care First Aid & CPR Manual
Certification card and optional wall certificate (or as required by legislation)