Pediatric First Aid Course
Meets NZQA unit standard 6401 and 6402
Comprehensive courses
This course are a great introduction to Basic Life Support especially for those in home-based education or other caregivers dealing with young children.
pediatric First Aid ( 8-10 hours ) from $145.00
Assessment for unit standard 6401 and 6402 ( ie Level 1 First Aid ) available through Medic First Aid
An extremely well received programme designed for those with infant and child responsibilities as their main focus. Many kindergartens, day care and play centres describe this as their "preferred" programme as it is specific to their everyday needs. Takes a safety awareness and prevention process to this industry group.
This course will also meet Worksafe NZ good practice guide for First Aid in the Workplace and also covers adult first aid.
For centres operating under Ministry of Education guidelines unit 6400 is also recommended and this is covered by our "Comprehensive First Aid Course".
An extremely well received programme designed for those with infant and child responsibilities as their main focus. Many kindergartens, day care and play centres describe this as their "preferred" programme as it is specific to their everyday needs. Takes a safety awareness and prevention process to this industry group.
This course will also meet Worksafe NZ good practice guide for First Aid in the Workplace and also covers adult first aid.
For centres operating under Ministry of Education guidelines unit 6400 is also recommended and this is covered by our "Comprehensive First Aid Course".
topics covered by the Pediatric First Aid course
The above course covers the following :
Scene assessment and safety
Recognition and First Aid management of unconscious persons
Airway management, choking etc
Breathing problems
Cardiac events
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Automated External Defibrillators
Spinal injuries
Choking
Bleeding
Allergic reactions
Seizures
Strokes
Burns
Poisons
Broken bones
Shock
Asthma
Soft tissue injuries
Scene assessment and safety
Recognition and First Aid management of unconscious persons
Airway management, choking etc
Breathing problems
Cardiac events
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Automated External Defibrillators
Spinal injuries
Choking
Bleeding
Allergic reactions
Seizures
Strokes
Burns
Poisons
Broken bones
Shock
Asthma
Soft tissue injuries
Upon completion you will have the ability to recognise life threatening situations and be confident enough to offer medical assistance prior to the arrival of emergency services. You will also get a Medics On Scene Certificate of Achievement (Pediatric) or NZQA Certification if you chose that assessment option.