Child Care
Access CourseCourse Summary
The Child Care First Aid course is specifically for those participants who work in the Child Care industry, or for those carers of children.
The course is accredited by the Department of community services as a qualification for Child Care Workers.
The course consists of topics pertaining to childhood accidents and childhood illnesses.
Content
This course is derived from the Apply First Aid Course and concentrates on childhood diseases and illnesses.
The use of child and infant manikins are provided within this course.
Topics include:
- The Principals of First Aid
- Basic Human Anatomy and Function
- Prevention of Accidents
- Infection Control
- D.R.A.B.C.D Action Plan
- Casualty Assessment and Examination
- The Unconscious Casualty
- Calling for an Ambulance
- Cardio - Pulmonary - Resuscitation
- Heart Related Problems
- Bandaging Techniques
- Fractures and Dislocations
- Soft Tissue Injuries
- Shock
- Bleeding
- Choking Treatments
- The Unconscious Child
- Treatment of Burns
- Head Injuries
- Abdominal Injuries
- Faints
- Spinal Injuries
- Chest Injuries
- Breathing Disorders
- Eye Injuries
- Strokes
- Electrocution
- Bites and Stings
- Diabetes
- Fits and Seizures
- Drug Overdoses
- Poisoning
- Over Exposure
- Childhood diseases and the common illnesses
- Examination of a child
- Asthma and Breathing Disorders
- Understanding the use of an AED
Award Issued
- Statement of Attainment & Wallet Card in HLTFA301B – Apply First Aid
- Valid for three (3) years from the completion date
Prerequisites
- Participants must be 14 years or older
For a printable version of the Childcare First Aid Course