Child Care
The Child Care First Aid course is specifically for those participants who work in the Child Care industry, or for 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 accredited and approved by WorkCover. The course is also nationally approved and accredited by VETA, the National Vocational Training Association.
The expected online duration to complete the course is 10 - 12 hours followed by approximately 5 hours practical training and testing.
This course is designed with flexibility, so it can be adapted to cater for particular workplace needs. This course is covered by our money back guarantee on course content and delivery.
Topics include:
- The Principals of First Aid
- Basic Human Anatomy and Function
- Prevention of Accidents
- Infection Control
- D.R.A.B.C. 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