Description
The Emergency Childcare First Aid course provides caregivers with the essential skills and knowledge to provide first aid for children and infants. A 3-year certification from the Red Cross is provided upon successful completion.
Who should take this Emergency First Aid Childcare class?
Summer camp counsellors, day camp leaders, daycare staff, teachers, parents, and anyone who works with or lives with children should take this certification class. This course meets legislation requirements for early childcare education and and daycare worker safety requirements in British Columbia.
What will I learn?
– The EMS System
– Patient assessment (Check, Call, Care)
– Airway emergencies (choking)
– Breathing emergencies
– Circulation emergencies
– CPR and AED
– Wound care
– Head, neck, spine, & pelvic injuries
– Bone, muscle, and joint injuries
– Sudden medical emergencies
– Environmental Emergencies
– Poisons, including opioid poisoning awareness
– Caring for children
Evaluation Criteria:
– Successfully demonstrate skills and critical steps
– Minimum 75% mark on multiple-choice knowledge evaluation
– Attend and participate in 100% of the course
Interested in booking an Emergency Childcare First Aid class? Fill out the form below and we will get back to you to discuss the details.Â
