First aid training with AMN Training Sussex

Paediatric Life Saver

This short course, usually 2 hours, is intended to teach people some basic first aid. Giving an insight into how to respond to an accident or immediate life threatening emergency in the home, play group or even whilst with friends. The main focus is related to hands-on practice & learning how to give practical help to someone who needs it quickly. You will feel more confident if you are ever faced with an unconscious child. You will learn how to help save a life by practising cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on child and baby manikins,

Topics covered:

AIMS OF FIRST AID
PRIMARY SURVEY
SECONDARY SURVEY
THE RECOVERY POSITION
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
CPR

DROWNING
CARDIAC ARREST
SEIZURES (FITS)
CHOKING
BLEEDING
MENINGITIS

This two hour course is adaptable to meet the needs of the client & subjects can be changed to meet specific requirements.

Alternative subjects for inclusion:

ADULT CPR / RECOVERY POSITION
BURNS
HEAD INJURY
POISONS
ASTHMA
DIABETES