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30-Hours Professional Diploma in Paediatric First Aid (PFA)

Credit hours

3

Children's bodies differ from adults', and first aid for them must adapt. Learners study child physiology, primary survey and recovery position, infant and child CPR and AED use, unconscious casualties, bleeding and shock, burns, fractures and sprains, and common medical emergencies such as asthma, seizures and allergic reactions. Suits childcare workers, teachers and parents.

What you'll cover

  1. 01Introduction to Pediatric First Aid and Legal Responsibilities
  2. 02Understanding Child Physiology and Emergency Response Principles
  3. 03Primary Survey, Casualty Assessment, and Recovery Position for Infants and Children
  4. 04Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED Operation
  5. 05Management of Unconscious Infants and Children
  6. 06Control of Bleeding, Wound Care, and Shock Management in Children
  7. 07First Aid for Burns, Scalds, and Thermal Injuries in Pediatric Cases
  8. 08Managing Fractures, Sprains, and Soft Tissue Injuries in Children
  9. 09Response to Common Pediatric Medical Emergencies: Asthma, Seizures, and Allergic Reactions

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