Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Define the key principles of paediatric first aid
• Identify signs of injury or illness in children
• Explain steps required to support a child with breathing issues
• Outline the correct use of first aid equipment for children
• Apply CPR techniques safely for children
• Describe first aid for common illnesses like fever or asthma
• Assess the severity of burns, cuts, or environmental injuries.
• Plan actions for emergencies including poison, burn and bites
• State different ways to comfort a child after an injury
• Indicate when to call emergency services after giving first aid
• Recall personal safety and self-care while giving first aid
• Summarise the sequence of steps in a complete first aid response