Baby and Child First Aid Course for Parents, Grandparents

and Carers 

Taught exclusively by Paediatric Nurses

child is choking, not breathing or

unconscious, first responder actions

for common accidents and injuries, recognising high risk signs of illness and assessing the injured or ill child.

“My confidence with dealing with CPR and choking is much better” Lucy, Brighton

The courses are specifically designed to teach parents, grandparents and carers basic life saving and first aid techniques. These are  approximately 3 hour sessions that can be run for a number of  participants. Courses run as either adults only or as ‘Bring Your Baby” sessions. Courses are available at set venues across Sussex or can be arranged in your own home in the Sussex and wider area.

“ It really made me think about potential hazzards and gave me to confidence to deal with things myself, or whilst waiting for help”

Steph, Hove

This course will cover:

1. ★  How to deal with choking in a baby, child or adult
   

2. ★  The recovery position
   

3. ★  Basic Life support on babies, children and adults.
   

4. ★  Accident prevention with young children
   

The course will also cover how to manage:

1. ★  Burns and Scalds
   

2. ★  Bleeding
   

3. ★  Poisoning
   

4. ★  Ingestion
   

5. ★  Foreign Objects
   

6. ★  Head Injuries
   

7. ★  Febrile Convulsions and Fits
   

8. ★  Recognising Meningitis
   

9. ★  Essential information about safety in
   

     the home and garden

Duration: 3 hours

“It may save my child’s life” Neil, Hove

Longer more in depth courses  are available on request.

You will have with ample opportunity to practice life saving techniques in a friendly and non threatening environment. Great for parents, carers, nannies, grand parents and anyone else caring for a babies and children.

“ It was a good mix of practical exercises and scenarios to check how much you have learnt, plus good clear explanations and time to chat though concerns” Sarah, Wimbledon

Cost and Dates?

Includes 3 hours of tuition, Paediatric First Aid Manual, Accident Prevention Checklist and Certificate of Attendance.

“Thank you so much for running an incredible course. My husband and I really got a lot out of it and will continue reading and developing our skills.  You are a fantastic communicator and trainer.” Stephanie, Woking

Bring Your Baby Sessions

All of Our Venues are baby friendly and you can ‘Bring Your Baby’ if you wish, however you may find it easier to concentrate without. This gives parents the option to bring baby along if child care is an issue however if you would like to attend these sessions without your baby that’s OK as well. Suitable for NON MOBILE  babies only. Please check when booking.

Sessions can be run during the day, in the evening or at weekends. 

Please Contact Us for specific details of each course.

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Approved by Brighton and Hove Early Years Service