Our basic first aid and pediatric skills refresher course is designed to update healthcare professionals, childcare providers, or individuals working with children on essential first aid techniques and pediatric-specific care. This type of course focuses on refreshing knowledge and skills related to providing immediate care for infants, children, and adolescents in emergency situations. 

Here’s a detailed overview of what you might expect from such a course:

1. Basic First Aid Principles: Participants review basic first aid principles, including the ABCs of first aid (Airway, Breathing, Circulation), assessment techniques, and emergency action steps. They learn how to recognize and respond to common medical emergencies, such as choking, cardiac arrest, seizures, and allergic reactions.

2. Pediatric Assessment: The course covers pediatric-specific assessment techniques, including age-appropriate vital signs measurement (e.g., heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure), assessing level of consciousness, and identifying signs and symptoms of illness or injury in children.

3. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Participants refresh their CPR skills for infants, children, and adolescents, including chest compressions, rescue breathing, and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). They learn how to perform CPR effectively in different age groups and scenarios, including single rescuer and team CPR.

4. Choking Management: Choking is a common emergency in pediatric populations. Participants review techniques for clearing airway obstructions in infants, children, and adolescents, including back blows and chest thrusts for infants and abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) for older children.

5. Emergency Medical Response: The course covers appropriate actions to take in various medical emergencies commonly encountered in pediatric populations, such as asthma attacks, febrile seizures, diabetic emergencies, and allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). Participants learn how to recognize signs and symptoms, provide initial care, and activate emergency medical services when necessary.

6. Trauma Care: Participants learn basic principles of pediatric trauma care, including assessment and management of wounds, fractures, burns, and head injuries. They review techniques for immobilization, bandaging, and wound care, with a focus on minimizing pain and preventing complications.

7. Environmental Emergencies: The course covers recognition and initial management of environmental emergencies affecting children, such as heat-related illnesses, hypothermia, and near-drowning incidents. Participants learn how to assess and stabilize patients in these situations and provide appropriate first aid interventions.

8. Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting: Healthcare professionals and childcare providers play a crucial role in recognizing and reporting suspected cases of child abuse or neglect. The course provides guidance on identifying signs of abuse or neglect, understanding legal reporting obligations, and communicating concerns to appropriate authorities.

9. Pediatric Special Considerations: Participants learn about special considerations in pediatric first aid, such as age-specific anatomy and physiology, developmental differences, and communication strategies with children and their caregivers. They also review strategies for managing anxiety and stress in pediatric patients during emergencies.

10. Hands-on Practice and Simulation: To reinforce skills and confidence, participants engage in hands-on practice sessions and simulated scenarios. They have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in realistic situations under the guidance of experienced instructors, receiving feedback and guidance for improvement.

By completing a basic first aid and pediatric skills refresher course, participants ensure that they are prepared to respond effectively to medical emergencies involving infants, children, and adolescents. This training is essential for healthcare professionals, childcare providers, educators, and anyone responsible for the safety and well-being of children in various settings.