Infant and Child Emergency Care Course
Course Summary
This essential course provides skills and knowledge to respond confidently to life-threatening emergencies in infants and children, such as choking, seizures, and collapse. In a focused 1–to 2-hour session, participants engage in interactive demonstrations and hands-on practice that cover CPR, choking management, seizure management, and injury care.
Ideal Participants
• Parents, grandparents, and caregivers
• Young people are responsible for child supervision
• Anyone wanting to develop valuable lifesaving skills for infants and children
Course Content
Early recognition of an unwell child and simple treatment
- Recognise and respond to seizures effectively
- Identify and manage choking incidents in infants and children
- Basic Life Support CPR for the infant/child
- Provide basic first aid care for common injuries in infants and children, such as cuts, bruises, and fractures.
- Understand how to maintain safety and prevent injury in childcare settings
Duration
1–2 hours (including hands-on practice and short breaks)
Certification
Certificate of Attendance issued upon successful completion
Cost
$57:50 per person including GST
Minimum group size: 6
We are happy to provide training for groups such as new parent groups, teenage friends, or grandparent friends, with flexibility around days, times, and venues to suit your needs.
No upcoming courses, but please contact us to organise training.
