Learning Outcomes

• Understand the role of the pediatric first aider
  • State the responsibilities of a pediatric first aid.
  • Describe how to minimize the risk of infection to yourself and others.
  • Describe suitable first aid supplies and how they are used appropriately.
  • Define an infant and a child for the purposes of first aid treatment.
• Ability to assess emergency situations and take action safely and effectively.
  • Demonstrate how to conduct a scene survey.
  • Demonstrate how to conduct a primary survey on an infant and a child.
  • Identify when and how to call for help.
• Able to provide first aid to infants or children who are unresponsive and breathing normally.
  • Demonstrate how to place an infant and a child into the appropriate recovery position.
  • Describe how to continually assess and monitor an infant or a child whilst in your care.
• Be able to provide first aid for an infant or a child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally.
  • Identify when to administer CPR to an: unresponsive infant or child who is not breathing normally.
  • Demonstrate how to administer CPR using an infant and a child manikin.
  • Describe how to deal with an infant or a child who is experiencing a seizure.
• Able to provide first aid to infants and children whose airways are blocked by foreign bodies.
  • Distinguish between a mild and a severe airway obstruction.
  • Demonstrate how to treat an infant and a child who is choking.
  • Describe the procedure to be followed after administering the treatment for choking.
• Able to provide first aid to injured and bleeding infants or children
  • Explain common types of wounds.
  • Explain the types and severity of bleeding and the effect that they have on an infant or a child.
  • Demonstrate the safe and effective management for the control of minor and major external bleeding.
  • Explain how to administer first aid for minor injuries.
• • Know how to provide first aid to an infant or a child who is suffering from shock.
  • Describe how to recognize and manage an infant or a child who is suffering from shock.
  • Describe how to recognize and manage an infant or a child who is suffering from anaphylactic shock.
• Be able to safely use an automated external defibrillator.
  • Describe the differences between using an AED on an adult and a child.
  • Identify safety considerations when using an automated external defibrillator.
  • Demonstrate the correct placement of AED electrode pads on a manikin.
  • Follow the AED's voice prompts carefully.
  • Demonstrate how to combine the use of an automated external defibrillator with minimal interruptions in cardiopulmonary resuscitation using a manikin.
  • Demonstrate the safe delivery of AED shock.
  • State the procedures if the casualty shows signs of life and starts to breathe normally.
  • Identify the information required when handing over the casualty.

Assessment

This qualification can be assessed by a practical demonstration and written/oral questioning.

The qualification assessment is based on methodology

• Actual observation
• The multiple choice theory emphasized by the Assessment Center.