First Aid Essentials for Children

First Aid essentials for children

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First Aid Essentials for Children

This course targets all laypersons such as parents, caregivers, guardians, au pairs, domestic workers and family members wanting to learn First Aid for children.

Course Description

The duration of the course is 6 hours, which can be split over 2 sessions.

Please note: BOTH sessions need to be attended in order to complete the course

Course Syllabus

Session 1 of 2 (3 hours)

  • Calling for Help
  • CPR – for child and infant
  • Use of an AED
  • Choking – adult, child, and infant

Sesion 2 of 2 (3 hours)

  • Personal Safety
  • Accident Prevention
  • Recovery Position
  • Head Injuries
  • Basic Spinal Immobilisation
  • Sprains
  • Broken Bones (fractures)
  • Bleeding
  • Asthma
  • Burns
  • Seizures
  • Poisoning
  • Bites
  • Bee Stings
  • Allergic Reactions

Learning Resources

Each student will be provided with a workbook to review and keep for future reference.

Testing And Certification

This course is an attendance-only course and is not an accredited SETA.

There is no testing phase.

Once complete, participants receive an attendance certificate from the Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa.

Discovery members will earn 1000 Discovery Vitality miles.

This course is valid for 2 years.

The duration of the course is 3 - 4 hours.

In accordance with the Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa.

Available Events

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Event Name Dates Start Time Price View Event
First Aid Essentials for Children - 3rd & 10th July 03 Jul 2025
10 Jul 2025
09:30 Free More Info
First Aid Essentials for Children - 3rd & 10th July 03 Jul 2025
10 Jul 2025
17:30 Free More Info
First Aid Essentials for Children - 24th & 31st July 24 Jul 2025
31 Jul 2025
09:30 Free More Info
First Aid Essentials for Children - 24th & 31st July 24 Jul 2025
31 Jul 2025
17:30 Free More Info

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