Paediatric First Aid
Course Content:
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Introduction
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The Definition of a First Aider
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The Aims of First Aid
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Rescuer Protection
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First Aid Kit
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Reporting Accidents
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Safety and Casualty Care
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SAFE
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Primary Care - Life Cycle
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Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Chain of Survival
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Extreme Bleeds
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Bleeding Control
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Haemostatic Dressing Application
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Tourniquet Application
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Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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Child and Infant CPR
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The Recovery Position
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Automated External Defibrillation (AED)
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Adult and Child Choking
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Infant Choking
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Medical Conditions
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Shock
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Heart Attack
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Stroke
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Seizures and Epilepsy
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Allergic Reaction and Anaphylaxis
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Diabetes
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Asthma
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Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke
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Hypothermia
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Poisoning
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Febrile Seizures
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Sickle Cell Anaemia
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Croup
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Meningitis
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Injury Conditions
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Chest Injuries
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Suspected Spinal Injuries
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Electric Shock
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Head Injuries - Minor and Severe
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Eye Injuries
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Fractures and Dislocations
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Sprains and Strains
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Burns and Scalds
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Small Cuts, Grazes and Bites
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Bruises
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Small Splinters
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Nosebleeds
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Foreign Objects in the Ear or Nose